Newcomb has been on the road for two straight, but on Friday they'll finally head home. They will welcome the Tohatchi Cougars at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Friday, Newcomb beat Gallup 20-12.
Newcomb was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 242 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 238 rushing yards in six consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Newcomb's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Michael Fasthorse, Kinjii Natonabah, and Landon Noble picked up one apiece.
Meanwhile, Tohatchi never let their opponents score last Saturday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Non Varsity Opponent 34-0 on the road. The high-scoring effort was just what the Cougars needed considering they were shutout in their previous matchup.
Newcomb's victory bumped their record up to 3-0. As for Tohatchi, their win ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-1.
Newcomb didn't have too much breathing room in their game against Tohatchi in their previous matchup back in October of 2023, but they still walked away with an 18-14 victory. Does Newcomb have another victory up their sleeve, or will Tohatchi turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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