Chinle's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 24-22 win over the Ganado Hornets. The victory was some much needed relief for the Wildcats as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Chinle's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Cody Curley led the charge by rushing for 90 yards and a touchdown.
Chinle didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Ryan Brown and De'Quan Nelson.
Despite the defeat, Ganado saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Quincy Peshtony rushed for 101 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries. Peshtony also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making six total tackles and defending a pass.
Chinle's win bumped their record up to 4-5. As for Ganado, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-7.
Chinle will take on Page at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Page is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 35.8 points per game this season. As for Ganado, they will challenge Window Rock at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Ganado is facing Window Rock at the right time seeing as Window Rock is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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