The Prescott Badgers will venture away from home to face off against the Mingus Marauders at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Prescott will be looking to extend their current seven-game winning streak.
Last Friday, Prescott beat Coconino 35-28.
It was another big night for Uriah Tenette, who rushed for 167 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 9.3 yards per carry, and also threw for 90 yards and a touchdown on only eight passes. His rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 110 rushing yards.
Prescott was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 332 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2023.
Meanwhile, Mingus was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They were dealt a 42-6 loss at the hands of Lee Williams.
Prescott pushed their record up to 8-1 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 38.5 points per game. As for Mingus, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-8.
Friday's game might be decided in the trenches. Prescott has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 198.1 rushing yards per game. It's a different story for Mingus, though, as they've been averaging only 94.3. How will they fare against such a dominant running game?
Everything came up roses for Prescott against Mingus in their previous meeting back in November of 2023, as the team secured a 41-12 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Prescott since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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