Tempe has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will head out to challenge 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 matchup hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They claimed a resounding 36-0 win over Odyssey Institute at home. The match marked the Buffaloes' most dominant victory of the season.
Saul Mendez had a dynamite game for Tempe, throwing for 235 yards and three touchdowns, while also punching in a rushing score.
Meanwhile, Window Rock fell victim to Chinle and their airtight defense on Friday. They had to suffer through a 50-0 loss at the hands of the Wildcats. 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 meeting back in September of 2023, as the squad secured a 50-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Tempe since the team 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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