Apache Junction is 0-4 against Poston Butte since October of 2020 but things could change on Friday. The Apache Junction Prospectors will venture away from home to face off against the Poston Butte Broncos at 7:00 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
Apache Junction is headed into Friday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Friday. They were beaten by Coconino 40-13. The Prospectors were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 34-7.
Meanwhile, Poston Butte came up short against Snowflake last Friday and fell 31-20. The loss continues a trend for the Broncos in their matchups with the Lobos: they've now lost three in a row.
Poston Butte's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Mason Lloyd, who threw for 168 yards and two touchdowns, and Evan Moore, who gained 96 total yards and two touchdowns.
Apache Junction's loss dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Poston Butte, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-5.
Apache Junction was taken down by Poston Butte 63-21 in their previous meeting back in October of 2023. Can Apache Junction avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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