North had to skate by with only a one-point margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 42-point drubbing they dealt South Mountain on Thursday. The Mustangs blew past the Jaguars, posting a 42-0 victory. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Mustangs' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Arizona flag football rankings (they are ranked 34th, while the Jaguars are ranked 94th).
North's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Tahjie 'TT' Freeman led the charge by rushing for 59 yards and one touchdown on only seven carries, while also throwing for 96 yards and a pair of TDs. Jizzelle Escoffery was another key player, rushing for 32 yards and a pair of scores.
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| Sophia Casey | 1 |
| Hazel Kutsko | 1 |
| Avyanna Buchanan | 1 |
| Yanelli Lopez Valentin | 1 |
| Alyssa Dickerson | 1 |
North didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off five passes before the game was over. It was a group effort, with five picking up one apiece.
The win (which was North's third in a row) raised their record to 3-0. The victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 40.7 points this season. As for South Mountain, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. North will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Fairfax at 6:00 p.m. on October 15. As for South Mountain, they will venture away from home to take on Mountain View at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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