First football game of season loss for Rams

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Brian Petersheim Jr., Reporter
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Quarterback Jose Cardona Jr. [Victor Moreno]

Maricopa High School varsity football came up short opening night at home. 

The Rams’ sophomore quarterback, Jose Cardona Jr., did his best to match McClintock High School’s red-hot offense Thursday. He threw nearly 200 yards for one touchdown and led the team in rushing with 53 yards on 11 carries. 

But opposing QB Jaxon Knutson threw a whopping 478 yards en route to seven touchdowns and a 58-31 win for the Chargers. 

“The challenges we faced last night are all fixable,” Coach Tevin Rutherford told InMaricopa. “Some mistakes were made on both sides of the ball, but as far as effort goes, I am very impressed.” 

The Rams look to bounce back Sept. 1 as they open up another home game against Trevor G. Browne High School (Phoenix) at 7 p.m. 

Brian Petersheim Jr., Reporter
Brian Petersheim Jr., Reporter
Brian became part of the InMaricopa team in October 2020, starting as a multimedia intern with a focus on various multimedia tasks. His responsibilities included file organization and capturing photos of events and incidents. After graduating from Maricopa High School in the class of 2021, his internship seamlessly transitioned into a full-fledged job. Initially serving as a dedicated photographer, Brian's role evolved in October 2021 when he took on a new beat as a writer. He is currently pursuing his studies at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Brian's primary focus lies in covering public safety-related stories. In his free time, Brian finds joy in spending quality time with his family and embarking on adventures to explore the landscapes around him.
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