Flagstaff lost to Mingus back in September of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Flagstaff Eagles pulled ahead with a 14-13 photo finish over the Mingus Marauders. The victory was familiar territory for the Eagles who have now won four matchups in a row.
Flagstaff's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jadon Wetzel led the charge by rushing for 100 yards and a touchdown. Wetzel's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fourth straight game with at least 100 rushing yards dating back to last season.
Flagstaff's defense stepped up as well, laying out Dawson Rice. 7.5 times. Leading the way was Ethan Suda with 3.5 sacks. Garrett Degraff was another major factor on D, picking up 1.5 sacks and making nine total tackles.
When it comes to explaining why Mingus lost, don't look at Reighns Stokes. Despite the final result, he rushed for 176 yards. Stokes also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, picking up a sack and making six total tackles. Remington Stokes made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Flagstaff's win bumped their record up to 5-1. As for Mingus, their defeat was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. After each having a week off, Flagstaff and Prescott will shake off the cobwebs and face off against one another at 7:00 p.m. on October 17th. Prescott is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 35.2 points per game this season. As for Mingus, they will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Bradshaw Mountain at 7:00 p.m. on October 18th. Bradshaw Mountain will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Mingus surely won't give up without a fight.
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