Yuma was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They and the Tempe Buffaloes were almost perfectly matched up, but the Yuma Criminals suffered a 21-20 defeat. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Criminals of the 25-23 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
Tempe's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Saul Mendez, who threw for 206 yards and two touchdowns, and also punched in a rushing score. A healthy portion of that aerial production (83 yards to be exact) went to Arthur Murphy, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
Yuma's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Tempe, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Yuma will face off against Pusch Ridge Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hopefully Pusch Ridge Christian Academy focused on turnovers this week as team gave up four on Friday. As for Tempe, they will square off against Carl Hayden Community at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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