Two dominant backs in Ashley Galvis and Derriah Wren are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Amplus Academy Archers will head out on the road to challenge the Mojave Rattlers at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Amplus Academy is headed out in good spirits considering the team just ended their winless streak on the road against Spring Valley back in December of 2024. Amplus Academy came out on top against Spring Valley by a score of 14-7. The win was some much needed relief for the Archers as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Galvis was her usual excellent self, rushing for 156 yards, while also throwing for 13 yards and one touchdown. She also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making three total tackles and defending two passes in addition to snagging two interceptions which she returned one-yard for a touchdown.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Amplus Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 211 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 180 rushing yards in three consecutive matches.
| 12/13/24 @ Spring Valley | 156 |
| 12/11/24 vs Canyon Springs | 117 |
| 12/09/24 @ Chaparral | 119 |
Amplus Academy didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Galvis and Iyanna Taboada. Galvis' rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked her third straight game with at least 117 rushing yards.
Meanwhile, Mojave waltzed into their contest on Tuesday with seven straight wins... but they left with eight. They secured a 6-0 W over the Gators. That's two games straight that the Rattlers have won by exactly six points.
Mojave's defense made their presence known, laying out Janae Peebles. three times. Yasmeen Williams was especially locked on to Green Valley's QB and sacked her twice. Zariyah Palmer was another major factor on D, making 14 total tackles and defending two passes.
Mojave's record now sits at 9-2. As for Amplus Academy, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-3.
Thursday's game might be decided in the on the ground. Amplus Academy has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 173.6 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Mojave struggles in that department as they've been averaging 166 rushing yards. It's looking like Thursday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Amplus Academy didn't have too much breathing room in their contest against Mojave in their previous meeting back in January of 2024, but they still walked away with a 14-8 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Amplus Academy since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
