Tempe has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will venture away from home to face off against the Window Rock Fighting Scouts at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Tempe will be strutting in after a victory while Window Rock will be coming in after a defeat.
Tempe's defense heads into the game hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They took their match at home with ease, bagging a 36-0 win over Odyssey Institute. That 36 point margin sets a new team best for the Buffaloes this season.
Saul Mendez had an outrageously good game as he threw for 235 yards and three touchdowns, and also punched in a rushing score.
Meanwhile, Friday just wasn't the day for Window Rock's offense. They had to suffer through a 50-0 loss at the hands of Chinle. That makes it the first time this season the Fighting Scouts have let down their home crowd.
Tempe now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Window Rock, their loss dropped their record down to 1-4.
Everything came up roses for Tempe against Window Rock in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, as the team secured a 50-0 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Tempe since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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