Bagdad has enjoyed a two-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will challenge the Antelope Rams at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Bagdad suffered their biggest defeat since December 4, 2023 on Tuesday. They were dealt a 42-10 loss at the hands of Salome. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss Bagdad has suffered against Salome since December 10, 2019.
Meanwhile, this season hasn't been kind to Antelope, who are still winless after their eighth matchup. They were beaten by North Phoenix Preparatory Academy 43-13 on Tuesday.
Bagdad has traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-9 record this season. As for Antelope, their loss was their fourth straight at home, which bumped their record down to 0-8.
Everything came up roses for Bagdad against Antelope when the teams last played back in December of 2023 as the team secured a 38-10 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Bagdad since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
