Thatcher 56, Amphitheater 14

At Amphitheater, Thatcher capitalized on Amphitheater's early mistakes to win big.

Highlight reel

Thatcher's offense erupted early by rushing for five touchdowns while its stingy defense quieted Amphitheater's momentum.

Player of the game

Amphi's Carlos Valarezo rushed for 182 yards on 23 attempts.

By the numbers

56 percent. Amphitheater's third-down efficiency (9 for 16).

He said it

"You play like you practice, and we haven't had a good week at practice. It shows on Friday nights. We perform well in time but then we break down and start doing our own thing." — Amphitheater coach Jorge Mendivil

Steven Fowler


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