Apache Junction extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to eight on Thursday, dropping them down to 0-6. They were dealt a 42-0 loss at the hands of the Show Low Cougars. If the Prospectors were looking for revenge after losing 57-0 to the Cougars when the teams met back in September 2025, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Show Low, the win keeps them at an undefeated 6-0. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 40.7 points this season.
Show Low's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ben Freund, who threw for 93 yards on only 6 passes, and also rushed for 8 yards and a pair of TDs. The game marked Freund's third in a row with at least one rushing touchdown.
Apache Junction and Show Low will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next contests. The next time the Prospectors see the field they'll take on Blue Ridge at 7:00 p.m. on October 9. As for Show Low, their break will end when they face Round Valley at 7:00 p.m. on October 9.
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