Shiprock was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They came up short against the Tohatchi Cougars, falling 28-6. If the Chieftains were looking for revenge after losing 48-6 to the Cougars when the teams met back in October of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Shiprock's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The team can thank two different players for their defensive prowess: Josiah Fernandez and Blake Begay, who each picked up one interception apiece.
Shiprock's defeat dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Tohatchi, their win bumped their record up to 3-4.
Coming up, Shiprock will challenge Crownpoint at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Tohatchi, they will host Wingate at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Bears will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Cougars surely won't give up without a fight.
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