Montezuma-Cortez's game two weeks ago was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They took their matchup with ease, bagging a 57-6 victory over the Shiprock Chieftains. The Panthers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Montezuma-Cortez's defense made their presence known, laying out Blake Begay four times. Shiprock's QB won't forget Wyatt Oliver anytime soon given he sacked him three times. Cooper Sopha got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
The win got Montezuma-Cortez back to even at 2-2. As for Shiprock, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Montezuma-Cortez wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 21-6 victory against Gunnison on the 3rd. As for Shiprock, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 31-16 loss against Wingate on the 2nd.
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