Phoenix Christian is on a three-game streak of home wins, while Veritas Prep is on a three-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Cougars will welcome the Falcons at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Phoenix Christian's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.
Things were looking good for Phoenix Christian after they put the first points on the board on Saturday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They fell 41-34 to Scottsdale Christian Academy. The loss was the Cougars' first of the season.
Despite their defeat, Phoenix Christian saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Z'Yeon Rondan, who rushed for 127 yards and two TDs while picking up 7.5 yards per carry, was perhaps the best of all. Rondan was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 68 yards. Aaron Whitten was another key rusher, rushing for 139 yards while picking up 8.7 yards per carry.
Meanwhile, everything came up roses for Veritas Prep against Desert Star on Friday as the team secured a 35-7 win. The result was nothing new for the Falcons, who have now won six games by 23 points or more so far this season.
Phoenix Christian better keep an eye on Rocco Guido. He was instrumental in Veritas Prep's win, throwing for 175 yards and three touchdowns while completing 85.7% of his passes. Guido is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in each of the last three games he's played.
Veritas Prep didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Baylor Arnold and Aidan Bailey.
Having lost for the first time this season, Phoenix Christian fell to 7-1. As for Veritas Prep, their victory bumped their record up to 8-0.
Phoenix Christian couldn't quite finish off Veritas Prep when the teams last played back in November of 2024 and fell 23-20. Can the Cougars avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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