Whitehorse and Monument Valley football teams both coming off wins heading into Battle of the Drum

Whitehorse and Monument Valley football are on a collision course playing for the Battle of the Drum in Monument Valley on October 15.

Both teams are coming off of wins in the past week heading into the matchup are looking to push that to two games to set themselves up for the postseason.

Whitehorse comes into the matchup with a 5-4 record. The Raiders earned a big 50-18 win over Altamont on October 9.

The win on Senior Night puts the Raiders in a spot where a win on Thursday could mean securing the #4 seed in the 8-player football state tournament, though the Raiders could end up in the #5 spot.

They'll likely play Water Canyon in the quarterfinal matchup.

Monument Valley comes into the longtime rivalry game after earning their first win of the season over Monticello's JV squad on October 8.

In a tough road battle the Cougars trailed at halftime but came roaring back to secure a 60-59 victory in a hard-fought close contest.

Monument Valley will look to earn a rivalry win during homecoming as they host the Raiders. The Battle of the Drum is set to kick off on Thursday October 15 at 7 p.m.