Mingus was the 29-10 winner over Flagstaff when they last played one another back in September of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Mingus Marauders and the Flagstaff Eagles were almost perfectly matched up on Friday, but the Mingus Marauders suffered a 14-13 loss. The Marauders have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Despite the loss, Mingus still got an impressive performance from Reighns Stokes, who rushed for 176 yards. Stokes didn't just play on offense: he also picked up a sack and made six total tackles. Remington Stokes made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Flagstaff got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Jadon Wetzel out in front who rushed for 100 yards and a touchdown. Wetzel's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fourth straight game with at least 100 rushing yards dating back to last season.
Mingus' defeat dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Flagstaff, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 5-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mingus will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Bradshaw Mountain at 7:00 p.m. on October 18th. Bradshaw Mountain will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Mingus surely won't give up without a fight. Flagstaff also won't see the field for a while: their next matchup is against Prescott at 7:00 p.m. on October 17th. Flagstaff will be looking to keep their three-game home win streak alive.
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