Peoria handles Arcadia in the second round of the 4A playoffs
Jamarion McClurge scored two touchdowns as Peoria advanced to the 4A quarterfinals.
Peoria High School edged out Arcadia High School, 30-13, in a recent high school playoff game, securing their advancement to the conference quarterfinals. The contest took place on Friday, November 13th. Arcadia finished the season with an 8-4 record, while Peoria's record stood at 8-3. Malakai Wilder scored a touchdown for Arcadia, giving them a 7-3 lead.
Jamarion McClurge responded for Peoria, putting them ahead 9-7. Ryan Henderson scored a touchdown for Peoria, expanding their lead to 16-7. Jamarion McClurge was the star player for Peoria, scoring two touchdowns, while Malakai Wilder had a significant impact on the game for Arcadia, scoring a touchdown and accumulating 47 rushing yards.
Ryan Henderson, despite scoring a touchdown for Peoria, was injured in the third quarter and did not return to the game. Coach B.J. Pasquel of Arcadia remarked, "Our defense kept us in the game," while Peoria's coach, Jason Golden, stated, "This week was all about the details." Peoria will next face Snowflake in the 4A quarterfinals on November 20th. This story was originally published on the Arizona Republic.
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