After only seven points in their last match, Coconino made sure to put some points up on the board against Payson on Friday. The Coconino Panthers claimed a resounding 44-7 victory over the Payson Longhorns on the road. The matchup was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 34-0.
Coconino was led to victory by Fernando Ramirez and Colton Buckingham. Ramirez rushed for 115 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 7.2 yards per carry, while Buckingham threw for 235 yards and two touchdowns while completing 84.2% of his passes. 104 of those passing yards were hauled in by Dylan Callado.
Another reason for the win was Coconino's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for four sacks. Jack Whiting was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up twohimself.
The win got Coconino back to even at 1-1. As for Payson, the defeat snapped their winning streak at four games dating back to last season and leaves them with a 3-1 record.
Coconino will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on Arcadia at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Arcadia will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Coconino surely won't give up without a fight. As for Payson, they will take on Fountain Hills at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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