Cholla was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They took a blow against the Empire Ravens, falling 48-6. The Chargers lost against the Ravens in their previous head to head back in October of 2023, too, but the margin this time around was even wider than the 21-10 score last time.
Damian Estrella threw for 180 yards and a touchdown on only 13 passes.
Daniel Velasquez was his top target, making three total tackles.
Ngonkra Fuangunyi was his usual excellent self, rushing for 224 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 11.8 yards per carry for Empire. Those 224 rushing yards gave Fuangunyi a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Brycen Duncan, who threw for 84 yards and two touchdowns.
Cholla's loss dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Empire, the win snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 4-4 record.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Rio Rico the next time they take the field. Empire will head out to face Rio Rico at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, while Cholla will host them at 7:00 p.m. on November 8th.
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