Willcox came back down to earth on Friday after soaring to a 37-point matchup in their last game. They fell just short of the Bisbee Pumas by a score of 42-40. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Cowboys of the 30-28 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
Even if they lost, Willcox's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. Christian Teeters was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up twohimself.
Leading Bisbee to victory were Sebastian Lopez and Bryceton Meyer. Lopez rushed for 131 yards and three touchdowns on only 12 carries, while Meyer rushed for 114 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 7.1 yards per carry. Lopez also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making 16 total tackles and defending two passes in addition to snagging an interception.
Willcox's loss dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Bisbee, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 5-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Willcox will venture away from home to face off against Tanque Verde at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Willcox's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last three contests. As for Bisbee, they are taking a road trip to take on Palo Verde at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Bisbee is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 30.5 points per game this season.
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