The Coconino Panthers and the Arcadia Titans squared off in some playoff action on Thursday, but sadly the Coconino Panthers had to settle for second. Coconino fell just short of Arcadia by a score of 23-20. Coconino's loss signaled the end of their four-game winning streak.
When it comes to explaining why Coconino lost, one person who can't be blamed is Bridger French. Despite the final result, he rushed for 144 yards and a touchdown. French is on a roll when it comes to rushing yards, as he's now rushed for 100 or more in the last seven games he's played.
It was another big night for Brady Forst, who rushed for 176 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 7.0 yards per carry. Forst has been hot recently, having posted two or more rushing touchdowns the last nine times he's played. Another player making a difference was Braylen Rooney, who threw for 110 yards and a touchdown.
Coconino's defeat dropped their record down to 7-4. As for Arcadia, they have yet to lose a matchup at home this season, leaving them with a 11-0 record.
Coconino does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Arcadia will be playing in front of their home fans against Thunderbird at 7:00 p.m. on November 17th. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Arizona (Thunderbird is ranked 38th, while Arcadia is ranked 35th).
