The Hozho Academy Wolves will square off against the Raton Tigers at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Raton will be up against a hot Hozho Academy squad: the team just extended their winning streak to seven. The Wolves simply couldn't be stopped last Saturday as they easily beat McCurdy 42-14.
Brandon Bonaguidi looked great while leading his team to the win, rushing for 43 yards and one score, while also throwing for 78 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only six passes. Jakoby Spencer was Bonaguidi's top target, picking up 37 receiving yards and a pair of TDs.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Hozho Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 230 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 167 rushing yards in six consecutive matchups.
Hozho Academy didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Abraham Azua and Bonaguidi.
Meanwhile, it can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Raton had no problem doing just that on Saturday. They blew past the Wildcats 53-12. That's two games straight that the Tigers have won by exactly 41 points.
Hozho Academy better keep an eye on Cael Walton. He was instrumental in Raton's win, rushing for 245 yards and five scores on only 12 carries. Walton really tore up the turf during one magnificent 72-yard run. Another player making a difference was Luciano Castillo, who gained 124 total yards and two touchdowns.
Hozho Academy's victory bumped their record up to 8-2. As for Raton, their win bumped their record up to 7-4.
Saturday's game might be decided on the ground. Hozho Academy has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 180 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Raton struggles in that department as they've been averaging 187.7 rushing yards. There's a good chance Saturday's contest turns into a tough fight on the ground. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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