Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Thunderbird). They claimed a resounding 52-20 win over the Independence Patriots. Considering the Titans have won three matchups by more than 31 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
A big part of Thunderbird's victory came down to the chemistry between JP Stewart and his top target Daryl Little. Stewart threw for 245 yards and five TDs on only 17 passes while Little picked up 120 receiving yards and three scores. Little's longest reception was for an impressive 53 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per catch total. Zychaun Little got in on the action too, returning a kick for a touchdown.
Despite the loss, Independence still got an impressive performance from Thomas Kpakra, who rushed for 186 yards and a pair of touchdowns while picking up 9.3 yards per carry. The team also got some help courtesy of Daniel Rodriguez, who rushed for 40 yards and one score.
Titans
| 09/12/25 @ Independence | 52-20 |
| 09/05/25 @ Prescott | 38-35 |
| 08/29/25 vs Moon Valley | 42-6 |
| 08/22/25 vs Westview | 47-6 |
The win keeps Thunderbird at an undefeated 4-0. The victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 44.8 points this season. As for Independence, they are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Thunderbird didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 43-42 win against Greenway on the 18th. As for Independence, they have also already played their next contest, a 47-22 loss against ALA - West Foothills on the 19th.
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