Nogales was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 12th straight loss. They took a blow against the Casa Grande Cougars, falling 49-3. The Apaches were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 49-0.
Even if they lost, Nogales' defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. In that department, Andres Baldenegro was the leader with two.
Casa Grande's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Kendale Cade led the charge by rushing for 60 yards and two touchdowns, while also picking up 56 receiving yards and a touchdown. The dominant performance gave Cade a new career-high in rushing yards. Another player making a difference was Aveon Williams, who picked up 203 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Nogales' defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Casa Grande, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-0.
Nogales will head out to take on Rio Rico at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Casa Grande, they will face off against Paradise Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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