Football Recap: Sahuaro Cougars vs. Mica Mountain Thunderbolts
Sahuaro was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They were beaten by the Mica Mountain Thunderbolts 50-0. The matchup marked the first time this season in which the Cougars were not able to get on the board.
Manzo Blackwell threw for 92 yards.
Kayden Hunt was his top target, picking up 86 receiving yards. On the ground,
Isaac Lugo rushed for 70 yards on only five carries.
Mica Mountain had a senior duo take command as Josiah Thornwell rushed for 58 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries and Jayden Thoreson threw for 167 yards on 11 of 19 attempts. The dominant performance also gave Thoreson a new career-high in rushing yards (18). Jimmy Leon got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Sahuaro's loss dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Mica Mountain, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 8-0.
Sahuaro will stay at home for another week and welcome Canyon del Oro at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Mica Mountain, they will square off against Walden Grove at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Mica Mountain's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last four games.
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