Football Preview: Maryvale Prep Matador vs. Bagdad Sultans
The Maryvale Prep Matador's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on the Bagdad Sultans at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Two weeks ago, Maryvale Prep took a blow against Desert Christian, falling 58-12.
Meanwhile, Bagdad faced Desert Heights Prep in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. Bagdad simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Desert Heights Prep 46-0 on the road. Considering the Sultans have won three contests by more than 33 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Thomas Rodriguez was his usual excellent self, rushing for 173 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries, while also picking up 43 receiving yards and a touchdown. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 79-yard run. Ezrah Aguilar was another key player, rushing for 81 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Bagdad was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 338 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Bagdad's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged five passes before it was all said and done. Carson Wood led the group effort, picking up two of those interceptions all by himself. He is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made six or more in the last four games he's played dating back to last season.
Maryvale Prep's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Bagdad, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-1.
Maryvale Prep was dealt a bruising 60-0 defeat at the hands of Bagdad when the teams last played back in August of 2023. Will Maryvale Prep have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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