After flying high against Cholla last Thursday, Copper Canyon came back down to earth. The Copper Canyon Aztecs took a blow against the Poston Butte Broncos on Thursday, falling 58-7. While losing is never fun, the Aztecs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Arizona football rankings (they are ranked 168th, while the Broncos are ranked 50th).
Chris Martinez threw for 92 yards and a touchdown.
Sirjohn Parker was his top target, picking up 44 receiving yards. On the ground,
Luis Rojas rushed for 59 yards.
Jaylen Brooks was a one-man wrecking crew for Poston Butte as he rushed for 222 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries, and also caught a touchdown. Brooks really tore up the turf during one magnificent 92-yard run. Easton Filetti was another key rusher, rushing for 80 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries.
Copper Canyon's loss was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Poston Butte, the win also got them back to even at 1-1.
Copper Canyon will face off against Desert Sunrise at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Poston Butte, they will take on Campo Verde at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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