San Tan Charter took care of business in their home opener (and then some) on Friday. They claimed a resounding 48-7 victory over the Apache Junction Prospectors. The game was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 42-0.
San Tan Charter's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Luke Cardis led the charge by rushing for 33 yards and one TD, while also throwing for five yards and one touchdown. Another big playmaker for the Roadrunners was Brody Prassas, who returned a punt for a touchdown.
Another reason for the win was San Tan Charter's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for five sacks. Bairyk Schulte was especially locked on to Apache Junction's QB and sacked him three times. San Tan Charter received some extra help from Porter Smith, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Special teams also played a big role in the game for San Tan Charter, adding 12 points to the final score. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Prassas, who ran a punt back for a touchdown.
Looking ahead, San Tan Charter will take on Seton Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Apache Junction, they will square off against Thatcher at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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