Football Preview: Arcadia Titans vs. Camelback Spartans
Arcadia has been on the road for two straight, but on Friday they'll finally head home. They will welcome the Camelback Spartans at 7:00 p.m. The last three games Arcadia has played have been within three points, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Last Friday, it was close, but Arcadia sidestepped Coconino for a 19-17 win.
Arcadia's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Ryan Jimenez led the charge by rushing for 92 yards and a touchdown, while also picking up 45 receiving yards.
Arcadia'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 Jackson Crandall and Nicholas McCormick. Crandall is also on a roll when it comes to defended passes, as he's now defended at least one in the last three games he's played dating back to last season. Arcadia got some further help from Jacob TeKamp: he made seven total tackles (4.0 for loss).
Meanwhile, Camelback scored the most points they've had all season on Friday, but it wasn't enough. They received a blow as they fell 45-28 to Cesar Chavez. The Spartans have struggled against the Champions recently, as their game on Friday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Arcadia's victory was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-0. As for Camelback, their loss dropped their record down to 1-3.
Arcadia strolled past Camelback in their previous matchup back in September of 2023 by a score of 35-21. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Camelback's Jaylen Gillis, who picked up 142 receiving yards and a touchdown. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for Arcadia to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.
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