Rio Arnett
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Mesa had won two straight road games and Rio Arnett did his part to make it three on Friday. The Jackrabbits claimed a resounding 45-14 win over the Cesar Chavez Champions for which the team can thank Arnett, who rushed for 172 yards and a pair of touchdowns while picking up 7.8 yards per carry. He also punched in two rushing touchdowns, which is notable because Mesa is undefeated when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns, but 1-3 otherwise.
Mesa didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. Kameron Williams led the group effort, picking up two of those interceptions all by himself. Gabriel Vick is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made six or more in each of the last three games he's played. Mesa received some extra help from Kingston Anetema, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Despite the loss, Cesar Chavez still got an impressive performance from Mason Penrod, who picked up 102 receiving yards and two scores.
Mesa now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Cesar Chavez, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mesa will take on Perry at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Cesar Chavez, they will face off against Chandler at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Champions will need to watch out since the Wolves have now posted at least 31 points in their last three games.
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