West Point lost against Cactus Shadows back in September of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The West Point Dragons were dealt a 65-10 loss at the hands of the Cactus Shadows Falcons. While losing is never fun, the Dragons can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Arizona football rankings (they are ranked 136th, while the Falcons are ranked 42nd).
When it comes to explaining why West Point lost, don't look at Isaiah Smith. Despite the final result, he rushed for 164 yards while picking up 8.2 yards per carry. With that strong performance, Smith is now averaging an impressive 122.5 rushing yards per game.
Cactus Shadows had a senior duo take command as Jake King rushed for 120 yards and three touchdowns on only six carries and Andrew Muirhead rushed for 91 yards and three touchdowns on only six carries. The dominant performance gave him a new career- in total yards. Another player making a difference was Donivan C Dixon, who threw for 231 yards and two touchdowns.
West Point dropped their record down to 0-2 with that defeat, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Cactus Shadows, their victory bumped their record up to 2-0.
West Point will host Tolleson at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Cactus Shadows, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Sunnyside at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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