After losing to Mayer the last time they met, Mohave Accelerated decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Mohave Accelerated Patriots breezed by the Mayer Wildcats at home to the tune of 61-8 on Friday. Considering the Patriots have won three contests by more than 32 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Mohave Accelerated found their leader in underclassman Rylan Krahenbuhl, who threw for 138 yards and four touchdowns on only 11 passes, and also rushed for 45 yards and two touchdowns. The dominant performance gave Krahenbuhl a new career-high in rushing yards. Another player making a difference was Owen Honegger, who picked up 60 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Mohave Accelerated's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Martin Abundiz and Honegger. Abundiz also set a new season high mark in rushing yards with 84. Kaiden Slinger was another major factor on D, making 11 total tackles (3.0 for loss).
The win made it two in a row for Mohave Accelerated and bumps their season record up to 4-1. As for Mayer, they are on a 12-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mohave Accelerated will host Desert Heights Prep at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Mohave Accelerated's defense has only allowed 12.4 points per game this season, so Desert Heights Prep's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Mayer, they will take on Joseph City at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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