Football Recap: Rico Blassingame's Big Game Can't Quite Lead Tolleson over Agua Fria

By Team Reports Oct 3, 2024, 9:56am

Football Recap: Tolleson Wolverines vs. Agua Fria Owls

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Tolleson couldn't quite beat Agua Fria on Friday, but the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the 24-point loss they were dealt last Thursday. The Tolleson Wolverines fell just short of the Agua Fria Owls by a score of 27-25. The Wolverines have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Several Wolverines players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Rico Blassingame, who picked up 150 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also punched in a rushing score. Blassingame's longest reception was for an incredible 72 yards. Amari Mitchell was another key back, gaining 83 total yards and two touchdowns.

Tolleson's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Agua Fria, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 3-2.

Tolleson will challenge Mesa at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Agua Fria, it'll be Battle of the Birds when Owls challenges Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

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