The Apache Junction Prospectors will venture away from home to face off against the Bradshaw Mountain Bears at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Apache Junction is no doubt hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
Having struggled with nine losses in a row dating back to last season, Apache Junction finally turned things around against San Tan Foothills on Friday. They came out on top against the Sabercats by a score of 33-20.
It was another big night for Aiden Deleon, who threw for 215 yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for 106 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in September of 2023. Jaiden Montalvo was in the mix too, providing Apache Junction with two touchdowns.
Apache Junction wouldn't let San Tan Foothills keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Nikoli Ward, Hunter Dillon, and Dillon picked up one apiece. Gabe Mendoza is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least six every time he's taken the field this season.
Meanwhile, in a tight game that could have gone either way, Bradshaw Mountain made off with a 21-20 win over St. Mary's. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Bears.
Apache Junction's victory ended a six-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-3. As for Bradshaw Mountain, the win got them back to even at 2-2.
Apache Junction came up short against Bradshaw Mountain in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, falling 41-28. Thankfully for Apache Junction, Gabriel Ricketts (who rushed for 128 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries, and also picked up 76 receiving yards and a touchdown) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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