The Apache Junction Prospectors are taking a road trip to take on the Show Low Cougars at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Apache Junction has struggled recently with 11 defeats in a row, while Show Low will arrive with three straight victories.
It's never fun to lose, and it's even less fun to lose 34-6, which was the final score in Apache Junction's tilt against ALA - Ironwood on Friday.
Meanwhile, while Show Low put up plenty of points on Friday, the same can't be said for Monument Valley. The Cougars claimed a resounding 41-0 win over the Mustangs. The Cougars might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four contests by 28 points or more this season.
Apache Junction better keep an eye on Kash Perkins. He was instrumental in Show Low's win, rushing for 131 yards and one touchdown, while also throwing for 91 yards and a pair of TDs. Perkins was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 58 yards. Jett Walker was in the mix too, providing Show Low with two scores.
On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Show Low's defense and their seven sacks. Luke Smith was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up four himself. He also set a new season-high mark in total tackles with 12. Another thorn in Monument Valley's side was Corbin Wood, who picked up a sack, forced one fumble, and made 11 total tackles (6.0 for loss).
Show Low's victory bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Apache Junction, their loss dropped their record down to 0-5.
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