Thunderbird took care of business in their home opener (and then some) on Friday. They blew past the Westview Knights, posting a 47-6 victory. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Titans' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Arizona football rankings (they are ranked 50th, while the Knights are ranked 142nd).
Thunderbird's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Melakye Little, who rushed for 86 yards and a pair of scores on only six carries. Little's longest rush was for an impressive 69 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Another receiver making a difference was Daryl Little, who picked up 117 receiving yards and one touchdown.
Thunderbird didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. Hunter Donathon picked up that interception and then proceeded to rub salt in the wound by taking it back the other way for a touchdown. He got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Special teams was a major factor in the game for Thunderbird, racking up 11 points in total. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Zychaun Little, who ran a punt back for a touchdown.
Thunderbird wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 42-6 win against Moon Valley on the 29th. As for Westview, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 59-0 loss against ALA - West Foothills on the 29th.
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