Football Recap: Mica Mountain Thunderbolts vs. Coconino Panthers
It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Mica Mountain had no problem doing just that on Friday. They claimed a resounding 45-10 win over the Coconino Panthers. The victory was just business as usual for the Thunderbolts, who after 11 games remain undefeated this season.
It was another big night for Josiah Thornwell, who rushed for 135 yards and a touchdown while picking up 8.4 yards per carry. Jimmy Leon got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Mica Mountain didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Roy Garcia and Leon.
Mica Mountain's win was their 13th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 11-0. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 39.7 points per game. As for Coconino, their loss dropped their record down to 6-5.
Mica Mountain has the luxury of staying home for another week and will welcome Thunderbird at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both have allowed few points on average, (Mica Mountain: 4.5, Thunderbird: 10.9) so any points scored will be well earned. Coconino does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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