Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Thornton). They breezed by the Aurora West College Prep Academy Spartans at home to the tune of 44-0 on Monday. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Trojans considering their seven-point performance the game before.
Thornton found their leader in underclassman Keyonna Thompson, who threw for 147 yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for 48 yards. Thompson has become a key player for Thornton: the team is 6-1 when she posts at least three passing touchdowns, but 1-4 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Phoenix Manchego, who picked up 77 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Thornton didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Katerina Hagerty, Manchego, and London Lor picked up one apiece.
Thornton's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-5. As for Aurora West College Prep Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-7 record this season.
Thornton will head out to face off against Legacy at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Aurora West College Prep Academy, they will welcome Mountain View at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. One thing working in Mountain View's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last nine contests.
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