Mohave Accelerated faced Bagdad in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Patriots had to suffer through a 50-0 loss at the hands of the Sultans. The Patriots have struggled against the Sultans recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Even if they lost, Mohave Accelerated's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Eddie Martinez, Jerry Torres, and Laisyc Conlogue, who each picked up one sack apiece.
Bagdad's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Ezrah Aguilar led the charge by throwing for 297 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 12.9 yards per attempt, and also rushing for 52 yards and one score. Aguilar also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making three total tackles and defending one pass. Destry Owings was in the mix too, providing Bagdad with three TDs.
Mohave Accelerated's loss was their first in the region, dropping their region record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 4-3. As for Bagdad, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 6-0.
Coming up, Mohave Accelerated will face off against El Capitan at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Bagdad, they will take on Salome at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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