Football Preview: Phoenix Christian Cougars vs. Camp Verde Cowboys
Phoenix Christian has enjoyed a four-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will head out to take on the Camp Verde Cowboys at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Camp Verde's offense is going to have their work cut out for them on Friday: Phoenix Christian hadn't allowed a single point the last three times they've hit the field. Phoenix Christian claimed a resounding 63-0 win over Highland Prep at home.
Kevin Palafox continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 94 yards and a touchdown, while also catching a touchdown. He was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 66 yards. Another player making a difference was Z'Yeon Rondan, who rushed for 76 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Phoenix Christian was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 402 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Phoenix Christian's defense made their presence known, laying out the QB three times. Leading the way was Luke Hocking with two sacks.
Meanwhile, while Camp Verde put up plenty of points on Friday, the same can't be said for Kingman Academy. Camp Verde simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Kingman Academy 42-0 on the road. That looming 42-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Cowboys yet this season.
Phoenix Christian's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-1. As for Camp Verde, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Phoenix Christian might still be hurting after the 35-15 loss they got from Camp Verde in their previous meeting back in September of 2023. Can Phoenix Christian avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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