Morenci didn't have done well against Round Valley recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Morenci Wildcats came out on top in a nail-biter against the Round Valley Elks , sneaking past 6-3. That's more bragging rights for the Wildcats, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Morenci'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 Xavier Ferandez, Chris Lopez, and Isiah Cook picked up one apiece.
The victory got Morenci back to even at 1-1.
Morenci will stay at home for another week and welcome Benson at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Round Valley, they will host St. Johns at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hopefully St. Johns focused on turnovers this week as team gave up four on Friday.
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