Morenci didn't have done well against Round Valley recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Morenci Wildcats sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-3 victory over the Round Valley Elks. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Wildcats also won the last time the pair played back in August of 2023.
Derick Lytle threw for 73 yards and a touchdown on only six passes.
Chris Lopez was his top target, picking up 47 receiving yards, while also rushing for 33 yards. On the ground,
Marcus Lucero rushed for 60 yards.
The win got Morenci back to even at 1-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Morenci will stay at home for another week and welcome Benson at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Round Valley, they will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on St. Johns at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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