The Yuma Criminals will be defending their home-field for the first time for the first time when they go up against the Parker Broncs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Given that both suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Yuma is headed into their home opener looking to turn things around after opening their season on the road. They were dealt a 41-14 loss at the hands of River Valley on Friday. The Criminals were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 26-0.
Meanwhile, Parker ended up a good deal behind Needles on Saturday and lost 43-24. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as the Broncs came into the contest with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' football rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 151st in Arizona, while the Mustangs are ranked 641st in California).
Yuma came up short against Parker in their previous meeting back in August of 2023, falling 34-27. Will Yuma have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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