The Norwood Mavericks will square off against the Mancos Bluejays at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Norwood will be strutting in after a victory while Mancos will be coming in after a loss.
On Friday, Norwood humbled Sargent with a 58-12 victory. Considering the Mavericks have won four matchups by more than 29 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Owen Tackett
| 08/29/25 @ Hayden | 137 |
| 10/17/25 @ Sargent | 122 |
| 09/19/25 @ Monticello | 122 |
| 10/10/25 vs Dove Creek | 117 |
| 09/12/25 vs Plateau Valley | 83 |
| + 2 more games |
Norwood didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Owen Tackett, Holten McCluer, and Porter Black picked up one apiece. Tackett also rushed for 122 rushing yards, which is notable because Norwood is undefeated when he posts at least 100 rushing yards, but 1-2 otherwise. McCluer got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Mancos faced Sanford in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Bluejays were beaten by the Mustangs 42-14. The Bluejays' defeat signaled the end of their four-game winning streak.
Norwood's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 5-2. Those road victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 12.0 points on average over those games. As for Mancos, their loss was their first in the league, dropping their league record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 5-2.
Thursday's contest might be decided on the ground. Norwood has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 224.9 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Mancos struggles in that department as they've been averaging 229.4 rushing yards. There's a good chance Thursday's game turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Norwood took a serious blow against Mancos in their previous meeting back in October of 2024, falling 46-16. Will the Mavericks have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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