Football Game Preview: Desert Vista Thunder vs. Nogales Apaches + How To Watch

Desert Vista is on an eight-game streak of home losses dating back to last season, and Nogales a three-game streak of away losses. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Friday. The Desert Vista Thunder will host the Nogales Apaches at 7:00 p.m. Desert Vista has given up an average of 39.1 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

On Friday, Desert Vista lost to Queen Creek on the road by a 33-19 margin. While the Thunder had to settle for second, they closed the game well in the third quarter, where they outscored the Bulldogs 7-3.

Desert Vista might have lost, but man, Kyler Drunasky was a machine: he rushed for 73 yards and one TD on only ten carries, and also picked up 62 receiving yards and one touchdown. Another player making a difference was Henry Williams, who picked up 91 receiving yards and one score.

Meanwhile, Nogales ended up a good deal behind Maricopa on Friday and lost 28-9.

Nogales' defeat dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Desert Vista, their loss dropped their record down to 2-6.