Tuesday just wasn't the day for Apache Junction's offense. They were dealt a 36-0 loss at the hands of the Horizon Honors Eagles on Tuesday. The matchup marked the first time this season in which the Prospectors were not able to get on the board.
Horizon Honors' win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Josie Barden, who picked up 55 receiving yards, and also punched in one TD on the ground. Barden also deserves a shoutout for her performance on D, making one tackle and defending three passes in addition to snagging an interception which she returned one-yard for a touchdown. Another big playmaker for Horizon Honors was Adia Bruyere, who returned a punt for a touchdown.
Apache Junction's defeat dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Horizon Honors, the victory snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 2-3 record.
Apache Junction wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 20-13 loss against Mayer on the 16th. As for Horizon Honors, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 17-7 defeat against Gilbert Christian on the 15th.
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