Longman Pyne tries to avoid defenders in Friday's home loss. Photo by William Lange

The Maricopa High School Rams chalked up their fourth loss Friday, leveling their record to 4-4 and dropping to 1-2 in 5A Metro.

Section rival Sunnyslope visited, scored early and ran off with the 27-10 win.

The Rams’ only touchdown came in the first quarter on a pass from Zach Bachelder to wide receiver Kenny Oliver. Sam Aviles kicked a field goal in the second quarter, and the Rams went into halftime trailing by just seven points.

But the Vikings put up 10 more points while holding Maricopa scoreless for the rest of the game.

Bachelder was 15-for-29 in the game for 146 yards. The Rams were held to just 73 yards rushing, 55 of that coming on one run by Jacob Cowing. Oliver had five catches for 98 yards. Longman Pyne caught three for 30 yards.

Next up for the Maricopa is a home game against 5A Metro leader Raymond S. Kellis High School, which is 7-1 (3-0). The Rams play the Cougars Friday at 7 p.m.

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