Football Recap: Morenci Skates Past Miami with Ease

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Previous 5 Games

10/03/25 - Home	52-0 W
10/14/22 - Away	49-6 W
10/20/17 - Home	45-0 W
10/21/16 - Away	36-32 W
10/02/15 - Home	32-40 L

While Morenci put up plenty of points on Friday, the same can't be said for Miami. The Wildcats claimed a resounding 52-0 victory over the Vandals. That looming 52-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Wildcats yet this season.

Morenci was led to victory by Julien Aragon and Derick Lytle. Aragon gained 135 total yards and three touchdowns, while Lytle rushed for 86 yards and two touchdowns. Those two rushing touchdowns gave Lytle a new career-high.

They were just one part of a punishing run game: Morenci was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 354 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 161 rushing yards every time they've taken the field this season.

Morenci didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Jaymz Guzzo, Aundre Mccauley, and Jacob Bracamonte picked up one apiece. Morenci is undefeated when Guzzo posts one or more interceptions, but 1-2 otherwise.

Morenci's win bumped their record up to 5-2. As for Miami, their loss was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-5.

Coming up, Morenci will head out to challenge Pima at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Roughriders' defense has only allowed 13.1 points per game this season, so the Wildcats' offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Miami, they will be playing in front of their home fans against St. Johns at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Redskins will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Vandals surely won't give up without a fight.