Pusch Ridge Christian Academy came tearing into Friday's matchup with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 44.3 points) and they left with even more momentum. They claimed a resounding 42-14 win over the Sabino Sabercats at home. Considering the Lions have won five games by more than 27 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
It was another big night for Jacob Newborn, who threw for 287 yards and three touchdowns while completing 78.9% of his passes, and also rushed for 63 yards and a touchdown on only six carries. Nate Campa was Newborn's top target, picking up 98 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. Noah Miller led the group effort, picking up two of those interceptions all by himself.
When it comes to explaining why Sabino lost, don't look at Zachari Haley. Despite the final result, he rushed for 142 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 8.9 yards per carry. Haley really tore up the turf during one magnificent 72-yard run.
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy pushed their record up to 5-1 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. As for Sabino, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought when Lions takes on Morenci at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Pusch Ridge Christian Academy's defense has only allowed 9.2 points per game this season, so Morenci's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Sabino, they will face off against Thatcher at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. That match will pit two of the most dominant backs against one another: Kody Bingham and Haley.
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