Wingate lost against McCurdy back in September of 2024, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Saturday. The Bears took a 16-12 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Bobcats.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Marius Sanchez and JJ Vigil. Sanchez rushed for 87 yards and one TD on only six carries while Vigil rushed for 110 yards and one touchdown. Sanchez's longest rush was for an impressive 55 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.
Wingate's loss dropped their record down to 2-2. As for McCurdy, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Wingate will take on Crownpoint at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The contest will give the Bears their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for McCurdy, they will be playing at home against Legacy Academy at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Silverbacks' defense has only allowed ten points per game this season, so the Bobcats' offense will have their work cut out for them.
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