The Crismon Rattlers are headed away from home for the first time to square off against the Mohave Thunderbirds at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Crismon is headed out to face Mohave after opening their season at home and giving their fans just what they were looking for. Crismon took their game at home on Tuesday with ease, bagging a 38-7 victory over Bradshaw Mountain. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Rattlers as it put an end to their seven-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Crismon's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Sophia Saldivar led the charge by picking up 91 receiving yards and a touchdown. Saldivar was even better on defense, making six total tackles and defending a pass in addition to snagging an interception which she returned one-yard for a touchdown.
Crismon's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Skylar DaCosta and Saldivar.
Meanwhile, Mohave had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Tuba City on Tuesday, sneaking past 8-6.
Crismon came up short against Mohave in their previous matchup back in October of 2023, falling 6-0. Can Crismon avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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