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| 09/04/25 - Home | 31-28 W |
| 09/08/17 - Home | 0-74 L |
| 09/09/16 - Away | 13-57 L |
| 08/28/15 - Away | 63-38 W |
Sierra Linda took a 74-point loss the last time they faced off against Copper Canyon, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Bulldogs skirted past the Aztecs 31-28. For the Bulldogs, this counts as revenge for the 74-0 victory the Aztecs walked away with the last time they faced one another back in September of 2017.
Sierra Linda had a senior duo take command as Rayon Rodgers rushed for 126 yards and one TD on only 15 carries and Jordan Quijada picked up 81 receiving yards and a pair of scores. Quijada's longest reception was for an impressive 61 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per catch total. Speaking of playmakers, who could forget Michael Fulton, who went all the way with a kickoff return for a touchdown.
Sierra Linda has started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it. Those wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 29.0 points this season. As for Copper Canyon, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sierra Linda will face off against Rio Rico at 7:00 p.m. on the 12th. As for Copper Canyon, they will welcome La Joya Community at 7:00 p.m. on the 12th.
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