Maryvale Prep was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat dating back to last season. They had to suffer through a 74-0 loss at the hands of the Bagdad Sultans. While losing is never fun, the Matador can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Arizona football rankings (they are ranked 34th, while the Sultans are ranked second).
Thomas Rodriguez was his usual excellent self, rushing for 147 yards and three touchdowns for Bagdad. Rodriguez really tore up the turf during one magnificent 83-yard run. The team also got some help courtesy of Ezrah Aguilar, who threw for 83 yards and two touchdowns while completing 91.7% of his passes.
Maryvale Prep's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Bagdad, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 5-1.
Maryvale Prep will square off against Salome at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Bagdad, they will challenge Lincoln Prep at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Bagdad will be looking to keep their six-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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