Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Albuquerque Academy). They breezed by the Manzano Monarchs to the tune of 57-26 on Saturday. Considering the Chargers have won three games by more than 25 points this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
Albuquerque Academy found their leader in sophomore William Braun, who threw for 372 yards and six touchdowns while completing 82.6% of his passes, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground. Those six passing touchdowns set a new season-high mark for Braun. Jett Galles was Braun's top target, picking up 197 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Manzano lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Aiden Erickson, who picked up 131 receiving yards and a touchdown. Erickson is becoming a predictor of Manzano's success: when he posts at least 80 receiving yards the team is undefeated (and 1-2 when he doesn't). Manzano also got help from Broden Price, who showed off his sure hands for 127 receiving yards.
With the victory, Albuquerque Academy broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 3-4. As for Manzano, the defeat snapped their winning streak at five games and leaves them with a 5-2 record.
Albuquerque Academy wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 22-9 loss against Silver on the 18th. Manzano has also already played their next matchup, a 22-19 defeat against Valencia on the 18th.
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