Football Preview: Maricopa Rams vs. Sierra Linda Bulldogs
The Maricopa Rams will face off against the Sierra Linda Bulldogs at 9:00 a.m. on Friday. Maricopa is no doubt hoping to put an end to a five-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
Maricopa's defense heads into the matchup hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Tuesday. Everything went their way against Vista Grande as Maricopa made off with a 21-0 win. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Rams have posted since August 31, 2023.
Naya Miller had a dynamite game for Maricopa, picking up 89 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Maricopa's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Mari Colmenero Valdez and Brielle Better. Colmenero Valdez is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: she's made at least eight every time she's taken the field this season.
Meanwhile, Sierra Linda was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss dating back to last season. They came up short against North, falling 33-7. While losing is never fun, the Bulldogs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Arizona football rankings (they are ranked 62nd, while the Mustangs are ranked 19th).
Maricopa now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Sierra Linda, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-4.
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