Agua Fria was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They took a 41-26 bruising from the Apollo Hawks. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Owls of the 55-22 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
Jayvier Cook and Camarion Samuel certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Cook rushed for 126 yards and two touchdowns on only 15 carries, while Samuel rushed for 111 yards and a touchdown. Those 111 rushing yards gave Samuel a new career-high.
Even though they lost, Agua Fria was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 232 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Apollo only rushed for 72.
Agua Fria wouldn't let Apollo keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Agua Fria can thank Martin NdumnJeck and Jaere Joung for forcing both of them. NdumnJeck is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least six every time he's taken the field this season.
Agua Fria's defeat dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Apollo, they pushed their record up to 6-3 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Agua Fria will welcome Cactus Shadows at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Apollo, they will host Ironwood at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Apollo is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 29.7 points per game this season.
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