Mohave has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 13.91 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They took a 34-24 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Paradise Honors Panthers. The Thunderbirds gained 89 more yards on the day, but it was the Panthers that made the best use of them.
Several Thunderbirds players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Anthony Moses, who rushed for 45 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 60 receiving yards. Those 45 rushing yards gave Moses a new career-high.
Even though they lost, Mohave was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 273 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 190 rushing yards in six consecutive matches.
Paradise Honors' victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Nolan Rau, who threw for 234 yards and two touchdowns. Preston Brown was another key player, picking up 117 receiving yards and a touchdown.
The loss snapped Mohave's winning streak at seven games and leaves them with a 8-3 record. As for Paradise Honors, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 7-4.
Mohave does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Paradise Honors, they will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Pusch Ridge Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. Paradise Honors has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 130 points over their last three matchups.
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