Coconino's game on Thursday was all tied up 7-7 at the half, but sadly for them it didn't stay that way. They fell 28-24 to the St. Mary's Knights.
Coconino's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Hendrix Utley, who rushed for 64 yards and one score, and also threw for 131 yards and one touchdown on only 12 passes. The Panthers also got a significant boost from Dylan Callado, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 99 yards.
Luke Horn had an outrageously good game for St. Mary's as he rushed for 104 yards on only nine carries, and also threw for 292 yards on 19 of 32 attempts.
Coconino's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for St. Mary's, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it.
Looking ahead, Coconino will hit the road for the first time this season to challenge Washington at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for St. Mary's, they will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against Empire at 7:00 p.m. on the 12th.
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