Cholla had to kick off their season on the road on Friday, but they showed no ill effects. They strolled past the Yuma Criminals with points to spare, taking the game 21-6. The Chargers pushed the score to 21-0 by the end of the third, a deficit the Criminals cut but never quite recovered from.
Dom Vurro went supernova, rushing for 117 yards and one score on only 13 carries.
Chargers
| 08/29/25 @ Yuma | 219 |
| 10/25/24 @ Empire | 22 |
| 10/18/24 @ Sahuarita | 69 |
| 10/11/24 vs Douglas | 80 |
| 10/04/24 vs Rincon/University | 118 |
| + 4 more games |
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Cholla was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 219 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2024.
Another reason for the win was Cholla's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for four sacks. In fact, those sacks all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Isaac Gonzalez. Cholla received some extra help from Victor Rojo, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cholla will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against Maryvale at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Yuma, they will welcome Palo Verde Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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