If Phoenix was feeling good fresh off their 35-0 takedown of Klamath Union last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Phoenix Pirates took a 28-14 bruising from the Lakeview Honkers on Friday. The Pirates have struggled against the Honkers recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Although Phoenix took the loss, they still got scores from Payton Turner and Caidon Darcy.
Phoenix didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Landon Hudson and Elias Islas. Islas also made four total tackles, which is notable because Phoenix is 2-1 when he posts at least three total tackles, but 1-4 otherwise.
Phoenix's defeat dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Lakeview, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-4.
Phoenix and St. Mary's are set to duel on Friday. Phoenix is facing St. Mary's at the right time seeing as St. Mary's is stuck on an eight-game losing streak. As for Lakeview, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Cascade Christian at 7:00 p.m. Cascade Christian will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Lakeview surely won't give up without a fight.
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