Sahuaro lost against Northwest Christian back in September of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Sahuaro Cougars had to suffer through a 42-7 loss at the hands of the Northwest Christian Crusaders.
When it comes to explaining why Sahuaro lost, don't look at Isaac Lugo. Despite the final result, he rushed for 136 yards and a touchdown on only five carries. Lugo got the majority of those rushing yards when he took off on a run and that went for an incredible 80 yards.
Northwest Christian was led to victory by Laki Wallwork and Nathan Johannes. Wallwork threw for 142 yards and three touchdowns, while Johannes rushed for 113 yards and a touchdown on only 11 carries. The dominant performance gave him a new career- in rushing yards.
Sahuaro's loss dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Northwest Christian, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sahuaro will be defending their home-field for the first time this season they go up against Douglas at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Northwest Christian, they will welcome Prescott at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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