Football Preview: Maricopa Rams vs. Nogales Apaches
Maricopa has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will head out to take on the Nogales Apaches at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Maricopa will be strutting in after a win while Nogales will be coming in after a loss.
Maricopa will head into Friday's matchup after some sweet revenge against Mesquite: Maricopa couldn't quite topple Mesquite last Friday, but it was still a huge improvement compared to the 24-point defeat they took when the two last played. Maricopa blew past Mesquite, posting a 42-14 victory at home. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Rams considering their seven-point performance the match before.
Jose Cardona Jr continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, throwing for 238 yards and three touchdowns.
Meanwhile, Nogales was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 15th straight loss dating back to last season. They received a blow as they fell 27-8 to Desert View. One positive for the Apaches, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Maricopa now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Nogales, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-5.
Everything came up roses for Maricopa against Nogales when the teams last played back in October of 2023, as the squad secured a 41-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Maricopa since the team 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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