Mesa was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. The game between them and the Desert Ridge Jaguars wasn't particularly close, with the Mesa Jackrabbits falling 38-24. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Jackrabbits of the 27-10 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
When it comes to explaining why Mesa lost, don't look at Griffen Yamamoto. Despite the final result, he picked up 136 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Yamamoto didn't just play on offense: he also forced a fumble, made four total tackles (0.5 for loss), and defended a pass.
Andre Gonzales was nothing short of spectacular for Desert Ridge: he threw for 260 yards and three touchdowns. Gonzales is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last three games he's played.
Mesa's loss dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Desert Ridge, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 3-6.
Mesa has already played their next contest, a 34-28 win against Westwood on the 8th. As for Desert Ridge, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next matchup, a 49-21 defeat against Highland on the 8th.
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