Bisbee and Willcox are an even 5-5 against one another since October of 2014, but not for long. The Bisbee Pumas will host the Willcox Cowboys at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Bisbee's defense has only allowed 13.8 points per game this season, so Willcox's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Bisbee will bounce into Friday's match after beating Benson, who they hadn't topped in nine consecutive meetings. Bisbee had just enough and edged Benson out 15-12. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Pumas have posted since September 29, 2023.
Bisbee had a senior duo take command as Bryceton Meyer gained 152 total yards and a touchdown and Sebastian Lopez rushed for 92 yards. What's more, Meyer also racked up 120 rushing yards, the mosthe's had since back in October of 2023.
Bisbee was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 220 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Benson only rushed for 102.
Meanwhile, Willcox's offense rose to the challenge against a Yellow Jackets defense that boasted an average of only 15.8 points allowed on Friday. Willcox blew past Tombstone 45-8 at home. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Cowboys.
Willcox wouldn't let Tombstone keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Joseph Sanchez, Ismael Cuevas, and Remington Todd picked up one apiece.
Bisbee's victory bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Willcox, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. Bisbee has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 236.6 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Willcox struggles in that department as they've been averaging 221.4. It's looking like Friday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Bisbee came out on top in a nail-biter against Willcox in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, sneaking past 30-28. Will Bisbee repeat their success, or does Willcox have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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