Maricopa extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 11 on Tuesday, dropping them down to 0-4. They took a blow against the Desert Mountain Wolves, falling 56-7. The Rams were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 42-0.
Victoria Johnson threw for 35 yards on one of eight attempts. Isis Anderson was her top target, picking up 35 receiving yards. On the ground, Larissa Lopez Gutierrez rushed for 85 yards and one TD on only five carries.
As for Desert Mountain, their victory was their first in the region, bumping their region record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 3-2. That 49 point margin sets a new team best for them this season.
Desert Mountain's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Sasha Drelick, who picked up 128 receiving yards and one score, and also rushed for 57 yards and one touchdown. Drelick was no stranger to the big play, lighting up the secondary with a catch that went for 66 yards. Another player making a difference was Caroline Workman, who threw for 165 yards and four TDs on only 14 passes.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Maricopa will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Youngker at 4:00 p.m. on the 14th. As for Desert Mountain, they will venture away from home to challenge Horizon at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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