Football Preview: Mesquite Wildcats vs. Maricopa Rams
The Mesquite Wildcats will venture away from home to challenge the Maricopa Rams at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Mesquite is coming into the matchup on a three-game losing streak.
Last Friday, Mesquite took a blow against Gilbert, falling 45-15. The Wildcats were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 30-7.
The losing side was boosted by Gavin Sledge, who rushed for 53 yards and a touchdown. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 52 yards.
Meanwhile, Maricopa entered their game against Casa Grande on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. Maricopa was beaten by Casa Grande 45-7. The Rams have struggled against the Cougars recently, as their game on Friday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Mesquite's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Maricopa, their loss dropped their record down to 2-2.
Mesquite took their win against Maricopa in their previous matchup back in September of 2023 by a conclusive 34-10. The rematch might be a little tougher for Mesquite since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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