Football Recap: Aurora West College Prep Academy Takes a Loss

By Team Reports Oct 9, 2024, 11:26am

Football Recap: Aurora West College Prep Academy Spartans vs. Thornton Trojans

Aurora West College Prep Academy and Thornton met for a duel on Monday where Aurora West College Prep Academy had to take the L. The Aurora West College Prep Academy Spartans were beaten by the Thornton Trojans 44-0. The Spartans just can't catch a break and have now endured four defeats in a row.

Thornton found their leader in underclassman Keyonna Thompson, who threw for 147 yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for 48 yards. Thompson is becoming a predictor of Thornton's success: when she posts at least three passing touchdowns the team is 6-1 (and 1-4 when she doesn't). Phoenix Manchego was another key player, picking up 77 receiving yards and a touchdown.

Aurora West College Prep Academy's loss dropped their record down to 3-7. As for Thornton, they pushed their record up to 7-5 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home.

Aurora West College Prep Academy will challenge Mountain View at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. One thing working in Mountain View's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last nine matchups. As for Thornton, they will face off against Legacy at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.

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