Flagstaff had to kick off their season on the road on Friday, but they showed no ill effects. They secured a 27-21 W over the Gila Ridge Hawks. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Eagles as it put an end to their five-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Jadon Wetzel was a one-man wrecking crew for Flagstaff as he rushed for 203 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 9.2 yards per carry, and also picked up 42 receiving yards and a touchdown. Chase Brown was another key player, throwing for 213 yards and two touchdowns.
Flagstaff was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 214 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
One reason for the win was Flagstaff's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for six sacks. It was truly a group effort as Ethan Suda, James Pena, and Brennan Keams picked up two apiece. Pena's also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, picking up two sacks and making eight total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Flagstaff will face off against Greenway at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Gila Ridge, they will square off against Palo Verde Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Gila Ridge is looking for their season?s first victory.
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