Football Preview: Amphitheater Panthers vs. Sahuarita Mustangs
The Amphitheater Panthers will head out to take on the Sahuarita Mustangs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Sahuarita is hoping to do what Rio Rico couldn't on Friday: put an end to Amphitheater's winning streak, which now stands at three games. Amphitheater took down Rio Rico 31-14.
Miguel Estrada had a dynamite game for Amphitheater, rushing for 122 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries. Estrada's longest rush was for an impressive 66 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Another player making a difference was Isaac Williams, who gained 118 total yards and a touchdown.
Amphitheater was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 299 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2023.
Amphitheater didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Williams and Mario Mendoza Jr.
Meanwhile, Sahuarita entered their tilt with Rincon/University on Friday with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They took their game with ease, bagging a 38-6 victory over the Rangers. Considering the Mustangs have won three matchups by more than 31 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Sahuarita found their leader in sophomore Rasheed Martin, who threw for 122 yards and two touchdowns.
Sahuarita wouldn't let Rincon/University keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Sahuarita can thank Isaiah Castillo and Trent Hubble for forcing both of them.
Amphitheater pushed their record up to 5-4 with the win, which was their third straight at home. As for Sahuarita, their victory bumped their record up to 5-3.
Everything came up roses for Amphitheater against Sahuarita in their previous meeting back in October of 2023, as the team secured a 47-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Amphitheater since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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