The Mesa Verde Mavericks will challenge the Lindhurst Blazers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Mesa Verde has struggled recently with three defeats in a row, while Lindhurst will arrive with three straight victories.
Mesa Verde is headed into the contest out to prove that what happened against Golden Sierra on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Mavericks were dealt a 45-14 loss at the hands of the Grizzlies. The Mavericks were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 27-7.
Meanwhile, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Lindhurst beat Esparto 28-24 on Friday.
One reason for the win was Lindhurst's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Kvonta Phienemanh, Bryan Sawyer, and James Kabangu, who each picked up one sack apiece.
Lindhurst's win bumped their record up to 5-3. As for Mesa Verde, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-5.
Friday's game might be decided on the ground. Mesa Verde has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 151.2 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Lindhurst struggles in that department as they've been averaging 276.6 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's matchup turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Mesa Verde took a serious blow against Lindhurst in their previous meeting back in October of 2024, falling 41-12. Thankfully for the Mavericks, Henri Reed (who rushed for 134 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only nine carries) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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