Cicero Prep Academy hasn't had much luck against Hayden recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Centurions will challenge the Lobos at 7:00 p.m. Cicero Prep Academy has given up an average of 36 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Cicero Prep Academy is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Arizona's top teams: San Manuel, who was ranked 14th at the time (Cicero Prep Academy was ranked 20th). The Centurions lost 42-16 to the Miners two weeks ago.
Meanwhile, Hayden's offense rose to the challenge against a Tigers defense that boasted an average of only nine points allowed on Friday. The Lobos took their contest with ease, bagging a 51-14 victory over St. David. Fans of the Lobos have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ points.
Hayden's win came from a few key players Cicero Prep Academy will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Kino Lorona, who rushed for 193 yards and two TDs while picking up 9.7 yards per carry. He has been hot for a while, having posted two or more rushing touchdowns the last 15 times he's played. Tyler Garner was in the mix as well, providing Hayden with two scores.
Hayden was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 325 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 218 rushing yards in six consecutive games.
Hayden didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Lorona and Ryan Garner. Lorona got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Cicero Prep Academy's loss dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Hayden, their win bumped their record up to 7-0.
Cicero Prep Academy took a serious blow against Hayden in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, falling 67-6. Can the Centurions avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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