The Odyssey Institute Minotaur will face off against the Tonopah Valley Phoenix at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Odyssey Institute is leaving town to face Tonopah Valley after disappointing their home crowd in their season opener. Odyssey Institute had to suffer through a 70-0 loss at the hands of ALA - West Foothills. The defeat continues a trend for the Minotaur in their matchups with the Guardians: they've now lost three in a row.
Meanwhile, everything came up roses for Tonopah Valley on the road against Willcox on Friday as the squad secured a 65-20 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Phoenix.
Sir-Izzik Sanchez Caldwell was a one-man wrecking crew for Tonopah Valley as he threw for 473 yards and five touchdowns, and also rushed for 137 yards and three touchdowns on only 15 carries. Chevy Diaz was Sanchez Caldwell's top target, picking up 139 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Tonopah Valley was moving up and down the field and finished the game with 653 total yards. That's the most total yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Odyssey Institute skirted past Tonopah Valley 23-20 when the teams last played back in September of 2023. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Tonopah Valley's Dyllon Croff, who picked up 139 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for Odyssey Institute to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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