For the first time this season, McClintock will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will be playing in front of their home fans against the Paradise Valley Trojans at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
McClintock is headed into Thursday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight games on Thursday. They were dealt a 62-3 loss at the hands of Horizon. The matchup marked the Chargers' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Meanwhile, Paradise Valley took a blow against Cactus Shadows on Friday, falling 56-14. The Trojans have struggled against the Falcons recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Despite the defeat, Paradise Valley saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Layton Boyle picked up 70 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Paradise Valley didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Eric Ferrill and Conor Allard. Allard is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least five every time he's taken the field this season.
McClintock's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Paradise Valley, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-2.
Everything came up roses for McClintock against Paradise Valley in their previous matchup back in October of 2021, as the team secured a 62-14 win. Do the Chargers have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Trojans turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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