The Mountain Ridge Mountain Lions will play host again on Tuesday to welcome the Xavier College Prep Gators, where kickoff is scheduled at 6:00 p.m. Xavier College Prep took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Mountain Ridge, who comes in off a win.
Mountain Ridge is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Arizona's top teams: Corona del Sol, who was ranked 23rd in their home state at the time (Mountain Ridge was ranked fifth). Mountain Ridge claimed a resounding 49-0 victory over Corona del Sol at home.
Cameron Mailloux was the offensive standout of the match as she threw for 107 yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for 72 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries. She also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making a tackle and defending three passes in addition to snagging an interception. Tahlia Hempen was another key player, picking up 48 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Mountain Ridge's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged four passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Mailloux, Kailee Murphy, Talia Nelson, and Nelson picked up one apiece.
Meanwhile, Xavier College Prep ended up a good deal behind Higley on Thursday and lost 39-21. The Gators have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Mountain Ridge's win was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-0. As for Xavier College Prep, their loss dropped their record down to 1-3.
Mountain Ridge was taken down by Xavier College Prep 38-3 in their previous meeting back in September of 2023. Will Mountain Ridge have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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