Phoenix Christian weren't the first ones on the board on Friday, but they got there more often. They took their matchup against Morenci 27-14. This was a playoff matchup, so the win was all the more important for Phoenix Christian (and all the more bitter for Morenci).
That final score didn't come about without some excitement. Phoenix Christian's senior Malik Taylor penetrated the defense for a 60-yard TD rush in the second quarter.
The win was the seventh in a row for Phoenix Christian and raised their record to 10-2. The defeat dropped Morenci's record to 9-3.
Phoenix Christian will take on Thatcher in the third round of the playoffs at 6:00 PM next week. Thatcher have averaged 51.8 points over the course of their past eight games, so Phoenix Christian might be in for a challenge. As for Morenci, they do not have any more games currently scheduled.
Playoff bracket for these teams
See the Morenci vs. Phoenix Christian matchup
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