Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Gila Bend). They claimed a resounding 64-12 victory over Sequoia Pathfinder Verrado Way. With the Gila Monsters ahead 40-6 at the half, the game was all but over already.
Despite the defeat, Sequoia Pathfinder Verrado Way saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Jace Anderson rushed for 108 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries. Those 108 rushing yards set a new season-high mark for Anderson.
Gila Bend's win bumped their record up to 5-2. As for Sequoia Pathfinder Verrado Way, their loss was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 1-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Gila Bend will play host again on Friday to welcome Heritage Academy Gateway, where kickoff is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. Heritage Academy Gateway is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 35.4 points per game this season. As for Sequoia Pathfinder Verrado Way, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against El Dorado at 7:00 p.m.
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