Corona del Sol's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Saguaro Sabercats , sneaking past 38-35. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Aztecs as it put an end to their six-game losing streak dating back to last season.
It was another big night for Jacob Helt, who picked up 86 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 69 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries. Corona del Sol also relied on Helt, who's 48-yard boot wound up being the difference in the game. Domonick Ruiz was another key player, gaining 117 total yards and a touchdown.
Corona del Sol's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Christian Gonzalez and Jamar Patterson. Patterson is also on a roll when it comes to defended passes, as he's now defended at least one in the last three games he's played dating back to last season. Another thorn in Saguaro's side was Keane Abril, who picked up a sack and made ten total tackles (2.0 for loss).
When it comes to explaining why Saguaro lost, don't look at Marcel Jones. Despite the final result, he rushed for 122 yards and a touchdown on only 14 carries, and also threw for 217 yards and two touchdowns on only 14 passes. Aidan Whitaker also helped with two touchdowns in total.
Corona del Sol's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Saguaro, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Corona del Sol will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Salpointe Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on October 11th. As for Saguaro, they will stay at home for another week and welcome Centennial at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both might be coming in a bit winded given these two teams combined for 809 yards in their previous games.
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