Wickenburg won the last time they faced Yuma, and things went their way on Friday too. The Wickenburg Wranglers breezed by the Yuma Criminals on the road to the tune of 34-6. The result was nothing new for the Wranglers, who have now won three games by 20 points or more so far this season.
It was another big night for Nick Formica, who rushed for 325 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 10.8 yards per carry. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 76-yard run.
Wickenburg didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Aidan Wayas. He is also on a roll when it comes to defended passes, as he's now defended at least one in the last seven games he's played dating back to last season. Wickenburg got some further help from Trent Jepsen: he picked up two sacks and made four total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Wickenburg was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 355 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since the start of last season.
Wickenburg's record is now 5-3. As for Yuma, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Wickenburg will take on Chino Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Wickenburg's defense has only allowed 14.9 points per game this season, so Chino Valley's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Yuma, they will face off against Paradise Honors at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Paradise Honors is coming into the contest with four straight wins at home, so Yuma will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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