Sunnyslope was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell 41-28 to the McClintock Chargers. The Vikings were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Chargers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in October of 2023.
When it comes to explaining why Sunnyslope lost, don't look at Aleck Vargas. Despite the final result, he rushed for 120 yards, and also caught a touchdown. Mack Kump also helped out with an impressive 98 receiving yards.
Jaxon Knutson continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for McClintock, throwing for 387 yards and five touchdowns. Knutson is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last nine games he's played dating back to last season. Amari Scroggins did his part for the team as well, scoring a TD off of 71 receiving yards.
Sunnyslope's loss dropped their record down to 2-6. As for McClintock, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 8-0.
Sunnyslope will venture away from home to challenge Dobson at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Dobson is coming into the game with three straight defeats at home, meaning Sunnyslope will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for McClintock, they will welcome Campo Verde at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. McClintock knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past eight matchups -- so hopefully Campo Verde likes a good challenge.
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