After soaring to 36 points the game before, Walden Grove was a bit more limited in their game on Thursday. They fell just short of the Eastmark Firebirds by a score of 16-13. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Red Wolves have suffered since September 6, 2024.
Although Walden Grove took the loss, they still got scores from Angel Armenta and Dominic Sanchez.
Walden Grove didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Armenta and Sanchez. Armenta got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Eastmark got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Maximo Cano out in front who picked up 105 receiving yards and one TD, and also rushed for 37 yards. The Firebirds also relied on Cano, who's 47-yard boot wound up being the difference in the game.
Walden Grove's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Eastmark, their victory bumped their record up to 2-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Walden Grove will welcome Tucson High Magnet School at 7:00 p.m. on the 12th. As for Eastmark, they will look to defend their home field on the 12th against Cactus Shadows at 7:00 p.m.
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