After soaring to 34 points the game before, Cienega was a bit more limited in their match on Friday. They lost 29-7 to the Marana Tigers. While losing is never fun, the Bobcats can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Arizona football rankings (they are ranked 67th, while the Tigers are ranked seventh).
When it comes to explaining why Cienega lost, don't look at Jaden Rodgers. Despite the final result, he rushed for 81 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries. Rodgers didn't just play on offense: he also made three total tackles and defended three passes.
Cienega has traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-4 record this season. As for Marana, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 8-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cienega will welcome Sunnyside at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Marana, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Buena at 7:00 p.m. Marana is on a six-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), Buena a four-game streak of away wins -- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the field.
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