Apache Junction extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to ten on Friday, dropping them down to 0-4. They were outmatched by the Payson Longhorns and fell 57-6. The Prospectors were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 43-6.
As for Payson, they pushed their record up to 4-0 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. Fans of they have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ points.
Payson's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Nolan Keeney, who threw for 205 yards and four TDs while completing 72.7% of his passes. That's the most passing touchdowns Keeney has posted since back in September of 2024. A healthy portion of Keeney's aerial production (84 yards to be exact) went to Marco Guereque, who also brought in two receiving touchdowns.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Apache Junction will host ALA - Ironwood at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Payson, they will be playing at home against ALA - Mesa North at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Longhorns will be up against the Mavericks' rather soft defense (which has allowed 29 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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