Pusch Ridge Christian Academy entered their tilt with Thatcher on Friday with six consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with seven. They strolled past the Thatcher Eagles with points to spare, taking the game 22-7. For the Lions, this counts as revenge for the 16-10 victory the Eagles walked away with the last time they faced one another back in October of 2023.
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jacob Newborn, who threw for 315 yards and three touchdowns while completing 71.4% of his passes. Another receiver making a difference was Nate Campa, who picked up 83 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy pushed their record up to 8-1 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. As for Thatcher, with the loss, they broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 7-2.
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy will host Safford at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Pusch Ridge Christian Academy's defense has only allowed 6.9 points per game this season, so Safford's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Thatcher, they will venture away from home to challenge Morenci at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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