Cholla entered their matchup against Sahuaro on Thursday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Cholla Chargers came up short against the Sahuaro Cougars, falling 35-14. The Chargers have struggled against the Cougars recently, as their game on Thursday was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
Sahuaro's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Isaac Lugo, who rushed for 146 yards and a touchdown while picking up 9.1 yards per carry. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: Lugo now rushed for 136 or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Manzo Blackwell, who threw for 140 yards and three touchdowns while completing 84.6% of his passes.
Cholla's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Sahuaro, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cholla will venture away from home to face off against Amphitheater at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Sahuaro, they will take on Ironwood Ridge at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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