Cats romp past Window Rock
Navajo Times | Donovan Quintero Chinle quarterback Rodney Nez runs by Window Rock Scout Latryell Moore on Friday in Fort Defiance.
FORT DEFIANCE
Chinle took advantage of Window Rock’s mental mistakes as the Wildcats romp past the Scouts, 33-13, in prep football action at Judd Avey Memorial Stadium in Fort Defiance.
Chinle head coach Tim Su’e Su’e Liufau said the Wildcats competed and had fun.
“All I ask the guys is to go out and compete and have fun,” Su’e Su’e said. “The guys did their job. Window Rock committed turnovers and we took advantage. It was a good win for our program.”
Chinle struck pay dirt first. On the opening series, Chinle running back turned quarterback Rodney Nez connected with Ty Guy on a 35-yard touchdown pass with 10:58 remaining. The PAT failed, as Chinle held a 6-0 lead.
Window Rock head coach Greg Barker said his defensive back failed to defend Chinle’s receiver.
“We thought our defensive back was going to make a play but he got turned around and Chinle’s receiver caught the ball and went into the end zone for a touchdown,” Barker said. “The touchdown gave Chinle the confidence they needed.”
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