The Alhambra Lions will venture away from home to face off against the Estrella Foothills Wolves at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Alhambra is no doubt hoping to put an end to an eight-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
Alhambra is headed into the contest out to prove that what happened against Deer Valley on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Alhambra was outmatched by Deer Valley at home and fell 42-8. One positive for the Lions, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, Estrella Foothills was fully in charge on Friday, breezing past Maryvale 41-6 on the road. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest win of the season.
It was another big night for Hone Wray, who rushed for 77 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries, and also threw for 273 yards and a touchdown. He is on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season. AJ Horne was in the mix as well, providing Estrella Foothills with two touchdowns.
Alhambra's defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Estrella Foothills, their record is now 4-2.
Alhambra took a serious blow against Estrella Foothills when the teams last played back in October of 2023, falling 48-6. Can Alhambra avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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