Apache Junction lost against Coconino back in October of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Apache Junction Prospectors were beaten by the Coconino Panthers 40-13. The Prospectors haven't had much luck with the Panthers recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Despite the loss, Apache Junction still got an impressive performance from Aiden Deleon, who threw for 133 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 35 yards.
Fernando Ramirez continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Coconino, rushing for 84 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries. Another player making a difference was Colton Buckingham, who threw for 134 yards and two touchdowns while completing 76.9% of his passes.
Apache Junction's defeat dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Coconino, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Apache Junction will square off against Poston Butte at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Poston Butte is coming into the contest with three straight losses at home, meaning Apache Junction will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Coconino, they will challenge Mingus at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Coconino is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 27.1 points per game this season.
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