Sabino was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They had to suffer through a 41-12 loss at the hands of the Thatcher Eagles. The Sabercats lost against the Eagles in their previous head to head back in October of 2023, too, but the margin this time around was even wider than the 27-20 score last time.
Sabino's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Zachari Haley, who rushed for 76 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 33 receiving yards and a touchdown. Bodhi Sanford was another key signal caller, throwing for 185 yards and a touchdown.
It was another big night for Kody Bingham, who rushed for 177 yards and four touchdowns on only ten carries for Thatcher. Bingham's longest rush was for an impressive 63 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.
Sabino's defeat dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Thatcher, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Sabino will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against ALA - West Foothills at 7:00 p.m. ALA - West Foothills is coming into the game with three straight victories at home, so Sabino will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Thatcher, they will venture away from home to take on Safford at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Thatcher's defense has only allowed 12.4 points per game this season, so Safford's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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