Crownpoint turns early Shiprock mistakes into 18-6 victory
Special to the Times | Truman Begaye
Crownpoint junior running back Liam Kalleco carries the ball downfield to score a rushing touchdown during a game against the Shiprock Chieftains at Shiprock High School on Thursday evening.
By Truman Begaye
Special to the Times
SHIPROCK
The Crownpoint Eagles turned a pair of Shiprock punt mistakes into two touchdowns and forced another turnover that set up their only offensive score before relying on their defense to secure an 18-6 victory over the Chieftains.
The Eagles improved to 2-1 with the win while Shiprock fell to 0-3 despite holding the Eagles scoreless throughout the second half.
“We were fortunate enough to have a lead, which allowed us to continue to work our kids into the offense,” Crownpoint head coach Chris Murphy said.
The trouble started early for the Chieftains when a snap on their first punt attempt sailed over the punter’s head. Crownpoint lineman Ely Curley recovered the loose ball at the 5-yard line and carried it into the end zone for the game’s first touchdown which put Crownpoint ahead 6-0.
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