Sahuarita is preparing for their first region matchup of the season on Friday. They will be playing at home against the Rio Rico Hawks at 7:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Sahuarita's offense might be in the hot seat on Friday considering what happened against Mica Mountain on Friday. They had to suffer through a 31-0 loss at the hands of the Thunderbolts. While losing is never fun, the Mustangs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Arizona football rankings (they are ranked 170th, while the Thunderbolts are ranked 48th).
Even if they lost, Sahuarita's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Ahmad Remigio, Axel Burgos, and Isaiah Castillo, who each picked up one sack apiece.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 42 points the game before, Rio Rico was a bit more limited in their game on Friday. They were dealt a 49-7 loss at the hands of North Canyon. The Hawks were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 28-7.
Rio Rico's defeat was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Sahuarita, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 1-4.
Sahuarita beat Rio Rico 24-12 in their previous meeting back in October of 2024. Do the Mustangs have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Hawks turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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