Friday just wasn't the day for Morenci's offense. They took a blow against the Pusch Ridge Christian Academy Lions on Friday, falling 29-0. The contest marked the first time this year in which the Wildcats were not able to get on the board.
Chris Lopez rushed for 34 yards.
Shane Seballos was his top target, picking up 35 receiving yards. On the ground,
Julian Aragon rushed for 56 yards.
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Sawyer Allen, who rushed for 91 yards and a touchdown. The team also got some help courtesy of Jacob Newborn, who threw for 140 yards and two touchdowns.
Morenci is on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-5. As for Pusch Ridge Christian Academy, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 6-1.
Morenci will head out on the road to square off against Fountain Hills at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Morenci is facing Fountain Hills at the right time seeing as Fountain Hills is stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Pusch Ridge Christian Academy, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Coolidge at 7:00 p.m. Coolidge is coming into the match with four straight losses on the road, meaning Pusch Ridge Christian Academy will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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