Sabino has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 12.5 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They had to suffer through a 35-0 loss at the hands of the Mica Mountain Thunderbolts. While losing is never fun, the Sabercats can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Arizona football rankings (they are ranked 102nd, while the Thunderbolts are ranked 31st).
Sabino wouldn't let Mica Mountain keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Sabino can thank Chance Zimmer and Terrance Kammerer for forcing both of them.
Among those leading the charge was Josiah Thornwell, who rushed for 87 yards and a touchdown. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rushing yards.
Sabino's defeat dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Mica Mountain, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 3-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sabino will host Safford at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both have allowed few points on average, (Safford: 16.8, Sabino: 12.5) so any points scored will be well earned. As for Mica Mountain, they will face off against Sunnyside at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Mica Mountain will be looking to keep their eight-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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