The Wingate Bears fell victim to the Thoreau Hawks''s stalwart defense on Friday and couldn't make it onto the board. They took a serious blow against the Hawks, falling 50-0. Wingate has struggled against Thoreau recently, as their match on Friday was their ninth consecutive lost matchup.
Thoreau's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Ray Long led the charge by rushing for 57 yards and two touchdowns, while also catching a touchdown. Another player making a difference was Isaac Bear Eagle, who threw for 131 yards and three touchdowns.
Wingate's defeat was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their overall record down to 3-7. That rough patch could be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they only averaged 11.0 points per game. As for Thoreau, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 7-3.
Wingate does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Thoreau will be playing at home against Raton at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in New Mexico (Raton is ranked 53rd, while Thoreau is ranked 70th).
