The Apollo Hawks are taking a road trip to take on the Yuma Catholic Shamrocks at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Apollo has given up an average of 48.6 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
While Apollo's win against West Point wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Hawks pulled ahead with a 44-43 photo finish over the Dragons on Friday. The Hawks haven't had any issues with the Dragons recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
Apollo didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Elbert Bizzle.
Yuma Catholic not only won on Friday, but they posted their biggest win since November 15, 2024 (when they won 35-0). Everything went their way against Cactus as they made off with a 30-7 win.
Yuma Catholic's win came from a few key players Apollo will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Brody Amon, who picked up 148 receiving yards and two TDs. Yuma Catholic is 2-1 when Amon posts two or more receiving touchdowns, but 1-3 otherwise. Nash Ott was another key player, having thrown for 349 yards and two touchdowns.
On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Yuma Catholic's defense and their five sacks. That dominant display was truly a team effort as five different players picked up one apiece. Shaun Carter was another major factor on D, making 12 total tackles (1.0 for loss).
Yuma Catholic's victory bumped their record up to 3-4. As for Apollo, their win bumped their record up to 2-5.
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