Football Recap: Apache Junction Takes a Loss

By Team Reports Nov 7, 2024, 12:49pm

Football Recap: Apache Junction Prospectors vs. Snowflake Lobos

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Friday just wasn't the day for Apache Junction's offense. They took a blow against the Snowflake Lobos on Friday, falling 42-0. While losing is never fun, the Prospectors can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Arizona football rankings (they are ranked 127th, while the Lobos are ranked 29th).

Aiden Deleon rushed for 64 yards. Michael Osborn was his top target, picking up 32 receiving yards.

It was another big night for Jacob LaDuke, who threw for 86 yards and two touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground for Snowflake.

Apache Junction dropped their record down to 1-8 with the loss, which was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season. Their recent woes sure aren't a result of their performance when it comes to rushing yards: they averaged an imposing 155.5 rushing yards in those games compared to only 155.5 in the others. As for Snowflake, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 9-0.

Apache Junction will host Eastmark at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Eastmark's defense has only allowed 10.1 points per game this season, so Apache Junction's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Snowflake, they will head out to take on Sierra Linda at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

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