Thatcher is on a three-game streak of home losses, Tanque Verde a four-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck will change on Friday. It'll be a Battle of the Birds when the Thatcher Eagles duke it out with the Tanque Verde Hawks at 7:00 p.m. Thatcher will be strutting in after a win while Tanque Verde will be coming in after a loss.
On Wednesday, Thatcher was able to grind out a solid victory over Safford, taking the game 55-47.
Meanwhile, Tanque Verde played a tough match on Monday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They were beaten by Pusch Ridge Christian Academy 47-12. The Hawks were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 30-6.
Thatcher's win bumped their record up to 6-14. As for Tanque Verde, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-11.
Everything came up roses for Thatcher against Tanque Verde in their previous meeting back in January of 2024, as the squad secured a 60-32 victory. Does Thatcher have another victory up their sleeve, or will Tanque Verde turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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