After both having extra time off, the Berean Academy Eagles and the Ajo Red Raiders will shake off the rust and duke it out at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Ajo will square off against a team with plenty of momentum: Berean Academy extended their winning streak to five two weeks ago. The Eagles took their matchup with ease, bagging a 53-14 victory over Skyline - Gila River. The Eagles might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four games by 28 points or more this season.
PRESTON SCHERRER was a one-man wrecking crew as he threw for 122 yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for 55 yards and one score. Another player making a difference was JOHNNY TORRES, who rushed for 93 yards and one TD on only nine carries.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Berean Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 257 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 257 rushing yards in four consecutive contests.
Berean Academy's defense stepped up as well, laying out the QB five times. That dominant display was truly a team effort as five different players picked up one apiece.
Meanwhile, Ajo got the win against Skyline - Gila River back in September by a conclusive 34-12.
Berean Academy's win bumped their record up to 5-0. As for Ajo, their victory bumped their record up to 4-1.
Everything came up roses for Berean Academy against Ajo in their previous matchup back in November of 2023, as the squad secured a 38-6 win. Will the Eagles repeat their success, or do the Red Raiders have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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