Cesar Chavez played a tough contest on Thursday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They were dealt a 45-7 defeat at the hands of the Saguaro Sabercats. While losing is never fun, the Champions can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Arizona football rankings (they are ranked 65th, while the Sabercats are ranked 17th).
When it comes to explaining why Cesar Chavez lost, don't look at Malique Sha. Despite the final result, he picked up 44 receiving yards and one touchdown, and also rushed for 51 yards.
Saguaro had a senior duo take command as Marcel Jones rushed for 76 yards and a pair of TDs on only six carries and Nikolai Procopio gained 166 total yards. Procopio also set a new season-high mark in rushing yards with 142.
Cesar Chavez's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Saguaro, the win got them back to even at 2-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cesar Chavez will take on Boulder Creek at 7:00 p.m. on the 26th. As for Saguaro, they will venture away from home to square off against Highland at 7:00 p.m. on the 26th.
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