The Winslow Bulldogs will challenge the Monument Valley Mustangs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Winslow is no doubt hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
Last Friday, Winslow came up short against Page and fell 38-27.
Winslow's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Joseph Guerrero, who picked up 81 receiving yards and two touchdowns, and Gino Quinones, who rushed for 48 yards. That's the most rushing yards Quinones has posted since back in October of 2023.
Winslow didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Caleb Duran. Winslow got some further help from Angelo Guerrero: he picked up a sack and made 13 total tackles.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Monument Valley). They claimed a resounding 52-0 victory over Window Rock. The high-scoring effort was just what the Mustangs needed considering they were shutout in their previous game.
Brezhaun Habaadih had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 115 yards and three touchdowns on only 15 carries. Drake Chee Barnell was another key player, rushing for 59 yards and a touchdown.
Monument Valley was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 229 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Window Rock only rushed for 30.
Winslow now has a losing record at 4-5. As for Monument Valley, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a nice bump to their 5-4 record this season.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Winslow has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 196.2 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Monument Valley struggles in that department as they've been averaging 161.4. It's looking like Friday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Winslow came up short against Monument Valley in their previous meeting back in October of 2023, falling 20-12. Can Winslow avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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