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| 10/10/25 - Away | 61-0 W |
| 10/08/21 - Away | 49-7 W |
| 11/06/20 - Home | 39-13 W |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Thatcher). They blew past the San Tan Foothills Sabercats, posting a 61-0 win. The Eagles have beaten the Sabercats the last three times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Sabercats has come to flipping the script.
Thatcher was led to victory by Jackson Bryce and Chad Johnson. Bryce gained 77 total yards and three touchdowns, while Johnson punched in two rushing scores. Bryce also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making two total tackles and defending one pass in addition to snagging an interception which he returned for a touchdown. Another big playmaker for Thatcher was Ryker Romero, who returned a punt for a touchdown.
Thatcher didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off six passes before the game was over. Johnson led the group effort, picking up two of those interceptions all by himself. Bryce got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Special teams played a big role in the game for Thatcher, adding 13 points to the final score. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Romero, who ran a punt back for a touchdown.
Thatcher's victory bumped their record up to 6-1. As for San Tan Foothills, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Thatcher will challenge Payson at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few points on average (the Eagles 13.6, the Longhorns 10.1) so any points scored will be well earned. As for San Tan Foothills, they will take on Round Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Sabercats' defense better be ready for this one: the Elks have averaged an impressive 33.9 points per game this season.
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