For the first time this season, Copper Canyon will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will head out to challenge the Alhambra Lions at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Copper Canyon will be strutting in after a victory while Alhambra will be coming in after a loss.
Copper Canyon will roll into the contest after a wild two-game stretch: they didn't score any points last Friday, then bounced right back against Yuma on Friday. The Aztecs took their game with ease, bagging a 40-2 win over the Criminals. Considering the Aztecs' offense had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
Javian Wright was nothing short of spectacular: he picked up 179 receiving yards and one score. He was no stranger to the big play, connecting on a big catch that went for 63 yards.
Copper Canyon was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 209 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Yuma only rushed for 19.
Jeremiah Adams Curry
| 09/26/25 vs Yuma | 11 |
| 09/19/25 @ Pueblo | 5 |
| 09/12/25 vs La Joya Community | 8 |
| 09/04/25 @ Sierra Linda | 9 |
| 08/29/25 vs Somerton | 7 |
On the other side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Copper Canyon's defense and their four sacks. In that department, Jeremiah Adams Curry was the leader with three. Adams Curry is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least five every time he's taken the field this season.
Meanwhile, Alhambra was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat dating back to last season. They took a blow against Youngker, falling 58-0.
Copper Canyon moved to 2-3 with that victory, which also ended their three-game losing streak. As for Alhambra, their loss dropped their record down to 0-5.
Copper Canyon was able to grind out a solid win over Alhambra in their previous meeting back in November of 2024, winning 21-12. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Aztecs since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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