Throw out the season won / loss records.

The Chinle Wildcats (2-4, 1-0) travel to Kayenta this Friday at 7 p.m. to renew its nearby rivalry with the Monument Valley Mustangs (2-4, 1-0) in a Class 3A North Region football encounter.

Chinle is coming off a 43-18 victory over the Ganado Hornets in a region opener last Friday.

Monument Valley proved they were ready for its region contest, defeating the Window Rock Fighting Scouts, 42-24, last Friday.

Chinle head coach Alan Barwick said the Wildcats is looking forward with its ball game with Monument Valley.

"Their (Monument Valley) is not indicative of their talent level or coaching ability," Barwick said. "I am new to the region. I spent all weekend being told by various people in the community about how much this game means to them."

Barwick praised Monument Valley head coach Bryan Begay.

"Coach (Bryan) Begay is a great coach," Barwick. "MV is going to be a really tough opponent. Their linebackers play lights out. We have to stay focused if we want to get the "W"."

Begay said the Mustangs' time on the practice is limited, due to the school's parent / teacher conference. He said the Mustangs have to take whatever is available and given to the team.

"Staff-wise will are reviewing the film and watch the video together of the game and move on to Chinle," he said. "We have to do a good job in our preparation. We are making sure we get our players prepared mentally and physically. They're fresh when we get to the game. That's the challenge to balance that and make sure we get all the preparation we need."

Begay pointed out the Mustangs had a good week practice and good week of preparation for Window Rock.

"When we got into the Window Rock game, we started fast and scored quick," Begay said. "After we got up three touchdowns, we didn't carry over our touchdowns. We started to make things up and we didn't execute as a group. That's the biggest thing as an offensive front .... you have to do it as a group."

Begay said the Wildcats played well against Ganado.

"Defensively, they (Chinle) came after Ganado the entire game," Begay explained. "They're (Chinle) very fast on defense. Their linebackers aren't big. but they're really fast."

The Monument Valley coach said the Mustangs' defense has to contain Chinle's quarterback.

"I was impressed by the way he (Chinle's quarterback) threw the ball last week," Begay said. "He really improved in his ability to throw the ball throughout the season. It's going to be a great challenge for us."

Window Rock (3-3, 0-1) at Page (5-1, 1-0)

The Window Rock Fighting Scouts (3-3, 0-1) is on the road, facing the Page Sand Devils (5-1, 1-0) this Friday at 7 p.m. in a Class 3A North Region game in Page.

Window Rock dropped a 42-24 decision to the Kayenta Monument Valley Mustangs in a region contest last Friday.

Page stopped the Tuba City Warriors, 66-0, in a region ball game at Friday.

Window Rock head coach Wilbur Begay Jr. said the Fighting Scouts region schedule is not getting any easier.

"They (Page) are a tough team," Begay said. "They have beaten some tough teams. Page is a big, physical team. They will run the ball at us. We will have to have a great week of practice."

Page head coach Mitchell Stephens said Window Rock is a much improved team from last year.

Tuba City (1-5, 0-1) at Ganado (3-3, 0-1)

In a Class 3A North Region ball game, the Tuba City Warriors take on the Ganado Hornets this Friday at 7 p.m.

Tuba City dropped a 66-0 decision to the Page Sand Devils in a region contest last Friday.

Ganado fell to the Chinle Wildcats, 43-18, in a region ball game last Friday.

First-year Tuba City head coach Floyd Haven said he an opportunity to watch Ganado in a three-way scrimmage prior to the regular season opener.

"I know they have changed somethings by now," Haven said. "They run a one-back spread offense with motion. We'll be ready for them defensively. On defense we will be ready for a 5-3. That is what they ran at the scrimmage. Personnel-wise, I think we match up pretty well. I expect a hard fought game."

Ganado first-year head coach Connor Simmons said Tuba City is looking for a win, similar to the Hornets.

"Tuba City....'We know they are coming off of a tough game / opponent," Simmons said. "They are looking to get back on track, just like us. They will come ready to play, because it is our homecoming and all teams want to win on another team's homecoming."

Valley Sanders (1-4, 1-2) at Hopi (2-4, 2-1)

The Valley Sanders Pirates takes on the Hopi Bruins this Friday at 7 p.m., in a Little Colorado Class 2A North Region contest on Hopi's home field.

Valley head coach Patrick Boone said he is looking forward to a tough ball game.

"From what I have seen from film, they have some good players," Boone stated. "They are fast, quick and coached very well. They are very well balanced between the run and passing game. They  have a good defense as well."

Alchesay (5-1, 3-0) at Rock Point (1-5, 1-2)

Alchesay Falcons head coach Brandon Newcomb says their next opponent, Rock Point Cougars have some players that can make plays.

"I know they have a god quarterback in the Hummingbird kid," Newcomb explained. The wide receiver Salabiye can create mismatches with his size and athleticism. Defensively, Vernon Slick gave us trouble last year. We'll have to make sure we block him."

Alchesay stopped the Pinon Eagles, 50-6, during a region game last Friday.

In a Little Colorado Class 2A North Region game, Rock Point entertains Alchesay on Friday. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.

Rock Point head coach Brandon Jones said the Cougars have been working on their defense, containing the Falcons' offense.

"We play Alchesay," Jones said. "They are a tough team. We have precise of our defense. We have to make good tackles and close the A and B gaps will stop their offense. This week we're going to have to work even harder than before."

Rock Point posted a 42-30 win over the Greyhills Academy Knights in a region contest last Friday.