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| 09/11/25 - Home | 34-20 W |
| 09/20/24 - Home | 7-45 L |
| 09/15/23 - Away | 7-72 L |
| 09/02/22 - Away | 0-42 L |
| 09/17/21 - Home | 0-55 L |
Maricopa hadn't done well against Casa Grande recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Rams strolled past the Cougars with points to spare, taking the game 34-20. For the Rams, this counts as revenge for the 45-7 win the Cougars walked away with the last time they faced one another back in September of 2024.
Maricopa was led to victory by Jose Cardona Jr and Nate Hearn. Cardona Jr rushed for 75 yards and one score on only five carries, while Hearn rushed for 94 yards and one touchdown on only 12 carries.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Maricopa was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 252 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since the start of last season.
Casa Grande's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ben Matecki, who threw for 298 yards and one TD, and also punched in one touchdown on the ground. Aveon Williams was another key player, picking up 116 receiving yards and one score.
Maricopa now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Casa Grande, they now have a losing record of 1-2.
Maricopa and Casa Grande will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Rams will take on rival Flowing Wells at 7:00 p.m. on the 19th. Meanwhile, Casa Grande is set to square off against their familiar foe Ironwood Ridge at 7:00 p.m. on the 19th.
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