Combs has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 13.8 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They fell 40-28 to the Prescott Badgers. The loss was the Coyotes' first of the season.
When it comes to explaining why Combs lost, don't look at Izaak Jeffcoat. Despite the final result, he rushed for 44 yards and three touchdowns, and also picked up 81 receiving yards. Jeffcoat is on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season. Skyler Lawrence also helped out with an impressive 112 receiving yards.
Combs wouldn't let Prescott keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Combs can thank Alan Chaparro and Taylor Miles for forcing both of them.
It was another big night for Uriah Tenette, who rushed for 68 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 155 yards and three touchdowns on only ten passes for Prescott. Tenette didn't just play on offense: he also made four total tackles and defended a pass in addition to snagging two interceptions which he returned one-yard for a touchdown. Johann Gundermann was Tenette's top target, picking up 78 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Having lost for the first time this season, Combs fell to 4-1. As for Prescott, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 4-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Combs will welcome Mesquite at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Combs' defense has only allowed 13.8 points per game this season, so Mesquite's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Prescott, they will play host again on Friday to welcome Lee Williams, where kickoff is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. Prescott knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past three games -- so hopefully Lee Williams likes a good challenge.
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