It was a proper cat-fight when Pusch Ridge Christian Academy challenged Morenci on Friday. The Pusch Ridge Christian Academy Lions really took it to the Morenci Wildcats for the full four quarters, racking up a 29-0 victory on the road. The Lions might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matches by 28 points or more this season.
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Sawyer Allen, who rushed for 91 yards and a touchdown. The team also got some help courtesy of Jacob Newborn, who threw for 140 yards and two touchdowns.
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Elliott Lovett. Another thorn in Morenci's side was Tyler Shoaff, who made 17 total tackles (3.0 for loss).
The victory (which was Pusch Ridge Christian Academy's fifth in a row) raised their record to 6-1. As for Morenci, their loss dropped their record down to 2-5.
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy will challenge Coolidge at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The timing is sure in Pusch Ridge Christian Academy's favor as the squad sits on three straight wins at home while Coolidge has been banged up by four consecutive losses on the road. As for Morenci, they will square off against Fountain Hills at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both have had a bumpy ride up to this point with six consecutive losses for Fountain Hills and four for Morenci.
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