Mica Mountain never let their opponents score on Friday. They blew past the Mesquite Wildcats 42-0 on the road. The Thunderbolts' offense checked out after the first half but had enough points banked to take the game anyway.
Jayden Thoreson was the offensive standout of the matchup as he threw for 137 yards and three touchdowns on only 12 passes, and also punched in a rushing score. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in October of 2023. Another player making a difference was Josiah Thornwell, who rushed for 62 yards and a touchdown on only five carries.
Thornwell wasn't the only one working in the rushing yards department: Mica Mountain was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 212 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Mesquite only rushed for 12.
The victory made it two in a row for Mica Mountain and bumps their season record up to 2-0. As for Mesquite, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 1-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mica Mountain will take on Sabino at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Mesquite, they will face off against Eastmark at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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