Cesar Chavez lost to Mesa back in October of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Cesar Chavez Champions pulled ahead with a 41-40 photo finish over the Mesa Jackrabbits. The win was familiar territory for the Champions who have now won three matchups in a row.
Cesar Chavez found their leader in sophomore Pharis Jenkins, who rushed for 235 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 11.8 yards per carry. Those 235 rushing yards set a new season-high mark for Jenkins. Mason Penrod was in the mix as well, providing Cesar Chavez with two touchdowns.
Jenkins was just one part of a punishing run game: Cesar Chavez was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 372 rushing yards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their rushing yard total in three consecutive matches.
Cesar Chavez wouldn't let Mesa keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Cesar Chavez can thank Myles Johnson and Marcus Newman for forcing both of them. Another thorn in Mesa's side was Tyes Graves, who made 17 total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Cesar Chavez's record now sits at 6-2. As for Mesa, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season.
Cesar Chavez has already played their next contest, a 50-0 defeat against Mountain View on the 1st. As for Mesa, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 38-24 loss against Desert Ridge on the 1st.
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