The West Point Dragons will challenge the Cactus Cobras at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
On Friday, West Point came up short against Sunrise Mountain and fell 27-14. The Dragons have struggled against the Mustangs recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.
West Point didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Angel Velasco Merino and Gavin Sanchez.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Cactus). They took their game on Friday with ease, bagging a 70-0 victory over Willow Canyon. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Cobras considering their seven-point performance the contest before.
Cactus' win came from a few key players West Point will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Robert Bell, who picked up 133 receiving yards and two TDs. That's the most receiving touchdowns he has posted since back in August. The team also got some help courtesy of Myron Lee, who rushed for 84 yards and one touchdown.
Cactus didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Willow Canyon to a completion percentage of just 36%. That dominant aerial defense primarily came from two players: Lee and Malen James, who each logged one passes deflected. That defensive display was nothing new: Cactus has limited their opponent to a lower and lower completion percentage in three consecutive matchups.
Cactus is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-2 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 45.6 points over those games. As for West Point, their loss dropped their record down to 2-6.
West Point took a serious blow against Cactus in their previous matchup back in September of 2021, falling 56-0. Will the Dragons have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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