Tempe's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They took down the La Joya Community Fighting Lobos 25-7. The score was all tied up 7-7 at the break, but the Buffaloes were the (much) better team in the second half.
Tempe's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Saul Mendez, who threw for 178 yards and three touchdowns. The Buffaloes' leading receiver Jaiden Hart-Rodriguez was Mendez's top target yet again, picking up 48 receiving yards and one TD.
Tempe's run defense was locked in: La Joya Community could only muster two yards per carry. The team can thank Jayden Chavez for the heroic effort on defense: he. Tempe's ground attack was stronger, having averaged 4.5.
Jayden Chavez
| 09/19/25 vs La Joya Community | 7 |
| 09/12/25 @ Flagstaff | 10 |
| 09/05/25 @ Carl Hayden Community | 10 |
Tempe didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Chavez and Hart-Rodriguez. Chavez is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made seven or more in each of the last three games he's played. Another thorn in La Joya Community's side was Zihyon Walters, who picked up two sacks, made six total tackles (2.5 for loss), and defended one pass.
Tempe's victory bumped their record up to 3-1. As for La Joya Community, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-2.
Tempe has already played their next matchup, a 21-7 loss against Desert Sunrise on the 26th. As for La Joya Community, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 55-20 defeat against Buckeye on the 26th.
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