The Superior Panthers will challenge the Cicero Prep Academy Centurions at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Superior will be strutting in after a win while Cicero Prep Academy will be coming in after a loss.
Superior is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Arizona's top teams: Ray, who was ranked tenth at the time (Superior was ranked fifth). The Panthers took down the Bearcats 46-28 on Friday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Panthers.
Superior's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Ryland Duarte, who picked up 149 receiving yards and one touchdown, and also rushed for 42 yards and one score. Antonio Lopez was another key signal caller, throwing for 277 yards and one TD while completing 76% of his passes.
Cicero Prep Academy played against Hayden on Friday and lost via forfeit.
Superior's victory bumped their record up to 6-2. As for Cicero Prep Academy, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-5.
Superior skirted past Cicero Prep Academy 22-20 in their previous matchup back in October of 2024. Will the Panthers repeat their success, or do the Centurions have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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