Football Preview: Baboquivari Warriors vs. Valley Union Blue Devils
The Baboquivari Warriors will challenge the Valley Union Blue Devils at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
Last Saturday, Baboquivari took a blow against St. David, falling 70-22. The loss continues a trend for the Warriors in their matchups with the Tigers: they've now lost seven in a row.
Meanwhile, Valley Union couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell to Desert Heights Prep 40-36. Despite 55 more yards than the Yote, the Blue Devils couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Valley Union might have lost, but man, Yahir Luna was a machine: he rushed for 268 yards and a touchdown while picking up 10.7 yards per carry. Luna was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 56 yards. Another back making a difference was Steven De La Cruz, who rushed for 84 yards and two touchdowns.
Even though they lost, Valley Union was moving up and down the field and finished the game with 511 total yards. That's the most total yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Even if they lost, Valley Union's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. Leading the way was Marshall Larson and his two. He also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, picking up two sacks and making five total tackles.
Baboquivari couldn't quite finish off Valley Union when the teams last played back in September of 2023 and fell 50-48. Will Baboquivari have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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