Amphitheater extended their losing streak to six on Friday, dropping them down to 1-8. They were outmatched by the Sahuaro Cougars and fell 42-0. While losing is never fun, the Panthers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Arizona football rankings (they are ranked 206th, while the Cougars are ranked 71st).
As for Sahuaro, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 7-2. That looming 42-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.
Sahuaro was led to victory by Julian Perez and Lekie Sika. Perez rushed for 148 yards and two scores while picking up 8.2 yards per carry, while Sika rushed for 89 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only 11 carries. Those 148 rushing yards gave Perez a new career-high.
Looking ahead, Amphitheater will take on Walden Grove at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Red Wolves' defense has only allowed 14.9 points per game this season, so the Panthers' offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Sahuaro, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Mica Mountain at 7:00 p.m. The two teams have allowed few points on average (the Cougars 13.1, the Thunderbolts 7.8) so any points scored will be well earned.
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