Phoenix Christian won a close one the last time they played, but unfortunately they suffered a serious change of fortune on Friday. They had to suffer through a 42-12 loss at the hands of the Arizona Lutheran Academy Coyotes. The loss was the Cougars' first of the season.
Despite the loss, Phoenix Christian saw an underclassman step up: Gio Young rushed for 98 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries.
Elijah Harris went supernova for Arizona Lutheran Academy, rushing for 212 yards and three touchdowns on only 12 carries, while also picking up 52 receiving yards and two touchdowns. The dominant performance gave Harris a new career-high in rushing yards. Arizona Lutheran Academy also got a significant boost from Sebby Guye, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 89 yards.
Having lost for the first time this season, Phoenix Christian fell to 2-1. As for Arizona Lutheran Academy, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Phoenix Christian will face off against Sequoia Pathway Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Arizona Lutheran Academy, they will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Camp Verde at 7:00 p.m.
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