Paradise Valley won a close one the last time they played, but unfortunately they suffered a serious change of fortune on Friday. They came up short against the Cienega Bobcats, falling 40-17. The Trojans gained 100 more yards on the day, but it was the Bobcats that made the best use of them.
When it comes to explaining why Paradise Valley lost, don't look at Charlie Levinus. Despite the final result, he threw for 359 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 72 yards. Elantae Fleming was Levinus' top target, picking up 106 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Even though they lost, Paradise Valley was moving up and down the field and finished the game with 458 total yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Cienega only gained 358.
Julian Hainley was a one-man wrecking crew for Cienega as he threw for 182 yards and two touchdowns on only 15 passes, and also rushed for 40 yards and a touchdown. Ayden Billings got in on the action as well, returning a kick for a touchdown.
Paradise Valley's loss dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Cienega, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-0.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Paradise Valley will challenge Casa Grande at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Paradise Valley is looking to tack on another W to their four-game streak on the road dating back to last season. As for Cienega, they will venture away from home to take on Tucson High Magnet School at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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