Coconino never let their opponents score on Thursday. They claimed a resounding 41-0 win over the Washington Rams. The Panthers pushed the score to 35-0 by the end of the third, a deficit the Rams had no chance of recovering from.
Coconino found their leader in sophomore Hendrix Utley, who threw for 169 yards and two TDs, and also rushed for 115 yards on only six carries. Utley's longest rush was for an impressive 52 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Another player making a difference was Dylan Callado, who rushed for 103 yards on only six carries.
Panthers
| 09/11/25 @ Washington | 271 |
| 09/04/25 vs St. Mary's | 188 |
| 08/29/25 vs Snowflake | 170 |
| 11/08/24 vs Flagstaff | 206 |
| 11/01/24 @ Prescott | 101 |
| + 3 more games |
Coconino was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 271 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2024.
Coconino's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Washington, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Coconino will take on Mohave at 7:00 p.m. on the 19th. The matchup will give the Panthers their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for Washington, they will look to defend their home field on the 19th against Sierra Linda at 7:00 p.m.
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