Boulder Creek scored the most points they've had all season on Thursday, but it wasn't enough. They fell to the Tolleson Wolverines 28-23. The Jaguars were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Wolverines apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in October of 2023.
Despite the loss, Boulder Creek saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Sarah Brutto rushed for 114 yards, and also threw for 52 yards and a touchdown.
Brutto was just one part of a punishing run game: Boulder Creek was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 227 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since the start of last season.
Boulder Creek didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. Madeline Kouvelas picked up that interception and then proceeded to rub salt in the wound by taking it back the other way for a touchdown. Kouvelas is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: she's made at least five every time she's taken the field this season.
Boulder Creek's defeat was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Tolleson, they now have a winning record of 5-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Boulder Creek will venture away from home to face off against Camelback at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Boulder Creek is facing Camelback at the right time seeing as Camelback is stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for Tolleson, they will square off against Shadow Ridge at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Shadow Ridge's defense has only allowed 13.7 points per game this season, so Tolleson's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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