After flying high against Globe last Thursday, Tombstone came back down to earth. The Tombstone Yellow Jackets fell just short of the Benson Bobcats by a score of 14-12 on Friday. The Yellow Jackets were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bobcats apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2023.
When it comes to explaining why Tombstone lost, don't look at Jabari Thomas. Despite the final result, he picked up 118 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Dawson Judd was his usual excellent self, rushing for 49 yards and a touchdown, while also throwing for 164 yards and a touchdown for Benson. Flint Davis handled things on the ground, rushing for 80 yards.
Tombstone's loss dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Benson, the victory also got them back to even at 2-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Tombstone will face off against Willcox at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Tombstone's defense has only allowed 8.5 points per game this season, so Willcox's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Benson, they will square off against Bisbee at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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