Combs hadn't done well against Poston Butte recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Coyotes strolled past the Broncos with points to spare, taking the game 22-7. For the Coyotes, this counts as revenge for the 28-6 win the Broncos walked away with the last time they faced one another back in November of 2021.
It was another big night for Skyler Lawrence, who rushed for 169 yards and one score while picking up 9.4 yards per carry, and also threw for 124 yards and one touchdown.
Coyotes
| 10/24/25 vs Poston Butte | 251 |
| 10/17/25 @ Mesquite | 179 |
| 10/10/25 @ Snowflake | 61 |
| 10/03/25 @ Arcadia | 61 |
| 09/26/25 vs Maryvale | 157 |
| + 7 more games |
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Combs was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 251 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in November of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Poston Butte lost, don't look at Easton Filetti. Despite the final result, he rushed for 132 yards and one TD. Filetti also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, picking up a sack, forcing one fumble, and making ten total tackles.
Combs pushed their record up to 7-2 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 34.5 points over those games. As for Poston Butte, they are on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-9.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Combs will challenge Eastmark at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Poston Butte, they will take on Mesquite at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Broncos will be up against the Wildcats' rather soft defense (which has allowed 37.33 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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