Apache Junction was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their ninth straight defeat. They took a 45-40 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Goldwater Bulldogs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Prospectors of the 41-40 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 84 yards and three touchdowns, and also threw for 215 yards and a touchdown while completing 76.2% of his passes. That's the most rushing yards Deleon has posted since back in September of 2023.
Dylan Hayhurst had a dynamite game for Goldwater, rushing for 333 yards and six touchdowns while picking up 10.7 yards per carry.
Apache Junction's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Goldwater, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Apache Junction will welcome San Tan Foothills at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Goldwater, they will play host again on Friday to welcome Verrado, where kickoff is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. The two teams might be coming in a bit winded given these two teams combined for 889 yards in their previous games.
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