Sahuaro won the last time they faced Cholla, and things went their way on Thursday too. The Sahuaro Cougars blew past the Cholla Chargers 35-14. That looming 35-14 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Cougars yet this season.
Sahuaro's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Isaac Lugo, who rushed for 146 yards and a touchdown while picking up 9.1 yards per carry. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: Lugo now rushed for 136 or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season. Manzo Blackwell was another key player, throwing for 140 yards and three touchdowns while completing 84.6% of his passes.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Sahuaro was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 206 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 160 rushing yards in five consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Sahuaro's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Cholla, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Sahuaro will head out to face off against Ironwood Ridge at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Cholla, they will square off against Amphitheater at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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