The Deer Valley Skyhawks will square off against the Mingus Marauders at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both are strolling into their matches after big wins in their previous games.
Mingus is hoping to do what La Joya Community couldn't on Friday: put an end to Deer Valley's winning streak, which now stands at four games. Deer Valley simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat La Joya Community 40-12 on the road. The Skyhawks might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three games by 21 points or more this season.
Marcus Johnson was his usual excellent self, rushing for 215 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 7.4 yards per carry, and also picking up 38 receiving yards. Adan Sanchez was another key rusher, rushing for 80 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Deer Valley was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 358 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Deer Valley's defense made their presence known, laying out Gabriel Waldren. six times. The heavy lifting was done by Anthony Rosas and Carter Guggenberger, who racked up five sacks between them.
Meanwhile, Mingus had to endure a seven-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They took their matchup on the road on Friday with ease, bagging a 39-7 win over Copper Canyon. The Marauders' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Dawson Rice had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 47 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 152 yards and two touchdowns on only 14 passes. Koby De La Haye was Rice's top target, picking up 96 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Deer Valley's victory bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Mingus, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Deer Valley came up short against Mingus in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, falling 26-13. Thankfully for Deer Valley, Michael Grijalva (who rushed for 126 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.9 yards per carry) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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