The Mohave Accelerated Patriots will be playing at home against the Desert Heights Prep Yote at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Mohave Accelerated's defense has only allowed 12.4 points per game this season, so Desert Heights Prep's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Last Friday, Mohave Accelerated took their game at home with ease, bagging a 61-8 victory over Mayer. The result was nothing new for the Patriots, who have now won three matchups by 33 points or more so far this season.
Mohave Accelerated found their leader in underclassman Rylan Krahenbuhl, who threw for 138 yards and four touchdowns on only 11 passes, and also rushed for 45 yards and two touchdowns. The dominant performance gave Krahenbuhl a new career-high in rushing yards. Owen Honegger was another key player, picking up 60 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Mohave Accelerated's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Martin Abundiz and Honegger. Abundiz also set a new season high mark in rushing yards with 84. Kaiden Slinger was another major factor on D, making 11 total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Meanwhile, Desert Heights Prep faced Bagdad in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. Desert Heights Prep was dealt a 46-0 loss at the hands of Bagdad. The contest marked the first time this season in which the Yote were not able to get on the board.
The win made it two in a row for Mohave Accelerated and bumps their season record up to 4-1. As for Desert Heights Prep, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-2.
Friday's match might be decided in the trenches. Mohave Accelerated has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 236.8 rushing yards per game. It's a different story for Desert Heights Prep, though, as they've been averaging only 78.8. How will they fare against such a dominant running game?
Everything came up roses for Mohave Accelerated against Desert Heights Prep in their previous meeting back in September of 2023 as the team secured a 56-28 victory. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Desert Heights Prep's Darren Flores, who picked up 70 receiving yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 80 yards and a touchdown. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for Mohave Accelerated to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.
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