Coconino won the last time they faced Apache Junction, and things went their way on Friday too. The Coconino Panthers blew past the Apache Junction Prospectors, posting a 40-13 victory on the road. The result was nothing new for the Panthers, who have now won three matches by 23 points or more so far this season.
Fernando Ramirez was his usual excellent self, rushing for 84 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries. Another player making a difference was Colton Buckingham, who threw for 134 yards and two touchdowns while completing 76.9% of his passes.
Despite the loss, Apache Junction still got an impressive performance from Aiden Deleon, who threw for 133 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 35 yards.
Coconino has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 4-3 record this season. As for Apache Junction, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
Coconino will be playing in front of their home fans against Mingus at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Coconino is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 27.1 points per game this season. As for Apache Junction, they will venture away from home to take on Poston Butte at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Poston Butte is coming into the matchup with three straight defeats at home, meaning Apache Junction will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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