On Friday, Ray faced Baboquivari in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Ray Bearcats took down the Baboquivari Warriors 40-22. The Bearcats' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Ray found their leader in underclassman Jesse James, who rushed for 148 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries, and also threw for 150 yards and a touchdown. Those 148 rushing yards set a new season-high mark for James. Another big playmaker for Ray was Chase Chester, who returned a punt for a touchdown.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Ray was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 278 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Ray's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Chester, Seth Wade, and Wade picked up one apiece. What's more, Chris Curiel also racked up 14 rushing yards, the mosthe's had since back in September of 2023. Another thorn in Baboquivari's side was Caden Kenney, who picked up two sacks and made four total tackles.
Ray's victory bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Baboquivari, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ray will face off against Fort Thomas at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Ray is facing Fort Thomas at the right time seeing as Fort Thomas is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Baboquivari, they will take on Duncan at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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