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| 10/11/24 - Away | 41-20 W |
| 10/06/23 - Home | 7-0 W |
| 10/28/22 - Away | 55-6 W |
| 09/03/21 - Home | 17-0 W |
| 09/01/17 - Home | 39-0 W |
| + 2 more games |
Willcox has gone 6-1 against Tanque Verde recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. The Cowboys will head out on the road to face off against the Hawks at 7:00 p.m. Willcox is coming into the contest hot, having won their last seven games.
On Friday, Willcox was able to grind out a solid victory over Benson, taking the game 26-17.
Kaleb Cooke continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 116 yards and one touchdown on only 13 carries. He didn't just play on offense: he also picked up a sack, forced one fumble, and made five total tackles.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Willcox was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 236 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 236 rushing yards in five consecutive games.
On the other side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Willcox's defense and their three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Cooke, Christian Teeters, and Alan Allred, who each picked up one sack apiece.
Meanwhile, while Tanque Verde put up plenty of points on Friday, the same can't be said for Tombstone. The Hawks simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Yellow Jackets 64-0. The score at the end of the third wound up being the final score as the Hawks just coasted through the last quarter.
Willcox better keep an eye on Rocco Haggard. He was instrumental in Tanque Verde's win, throwing for 110 yards and a pair of TDs on only ten passes, while also punching in one rushing score.
Special teams was a major factor in the game for Tanque Verde, racking up 14 points in total. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Cooper Payne, who ran a kickoff back for a touchdown.
Willcox's record is now 8-1. As for Tanque Verde, their record now sits at 7-2.
Friday's matchup might be decided on the ground. Willcox has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 264.9 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Tanque Verde struggles in that department as they've been averaging 186.6 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's contest turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Willcox took their win against Tanque Verde in their previous meeting back in October of 2024 by a conclusive 41-20 score. Do the Cowboys have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Hawks turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
