Thoreau has won three straight games at home, while Wingate has won three straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Friday. The Hawks will host the Bears at 7:00 p.m. One thing working in Thoreau's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last five matchups.
Wingate's offense is going to have their work cut out for them on Friday: Thoreau hadn't allowed a single point the last three times they've hit the field. The Hawks took their game on Friday with ease, bagging a 56-0 victory over Zuni. The Hawks' offense checked out after the first half but had enough points banked to take the game anyway.
Saige Westmoreland
| 10/17/25 @ Zuni | 2 |
| 09/12/25 vs Hot Springs | 0 |
| 08/29/25 @ Socorro | 1 |
| 08/22/25 vs Tucumcari | 1 |
| 11/08/24 @ Hope Christian | 2 |
Thoreau's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Saige Westmoreland, who rushed for 29 yards and two TDs. That's the most rushing touchdowns Westmoreland has posted since back in November of 2024.
Another reason for the win was Thoreau's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for four sacks. Jeremy Slim was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up two himself. He has been hot, having also posted five or more total tackles the last five times he's played.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Wingate). They walked away with a 53-40 victory over Tohatchi on Friday.
Thoreau's win bumped their record up to 7-1. As for Wingate, their victory bumped their record up to 7-2.
Everything came up roses for Thoreau against Wingate in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, as the team secured a 62-20 win. Will the Hawks repeat their success, or do the Bears have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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