A win for Apache Junction just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the squad wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They came up short against the Bradshaw Mountain Bears, falling 38-15. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Prospectors of the 41-28 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
When it comes to explaining why Apache Junction lost, don't look at Aiden Deleon. Despite the final result, he rushed for 138 yards on only 15 carries, and also threw for 194 yards and two touchdowns. Those 138 rushing yards gave Deleon a new career-high. 105 of those passing yards were hauled in by Jaiden Montalvo.
Kaleb Dekens was nothing short of spectacular for Bradshaw Mountain: he rushed for 136 yards and a touchdown while picking up 8.5 yards per carry. Dekens also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing a fumble and making nine total tackles in addition to snagging an interception. Another player making a difference was Kylin Jackson, who rushed for 78 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries.
Apache Junction dropped their record down to 1-4 with the defeat, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Bradshaw Mountain, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 3-2.
Apache Junction didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 40-19 loss against Marcos de Niza on the 3rd. As for Bradshaw Mountain, they will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Mingus at 7:00 p.m. on October 18th.
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