Top-ranked Scottsdale Saguaro’s 24-13 win over Tucson Sahuaro didn’t look overly impressive, but coach John Sanders said he was just happy to get the win and get out of there.He said making the trip to Tucson is always an adventure, and inclement weather made this trip even more of a burden. The game started an hour late because of the stormy weather and the quarters were shortened to 10 minutes because of the threat of lightning.The hour delay wasn’t the biggest obstacle, though. Sanders said it was tougher going without a set pregame routine, as the game’s start time was continually in flux. Overall, the defense played well, allowing less than 100 total yards, with a big chunk of that coming on a halfback option pass.Special teams is the biggest concern right now, as poor kickoff and punt return coverage gave Sahuaro good field position all night, Sanders said.Should an 11-point win over a mediocre team be cause to worry? Nah, not really. Considering the circumstances, taking the ‘W’ and putting the game in the rearview mirror is probably a good idea.Another close one this week against Avondale Agua Fria, though, and questions will surely arise as to whether there are chinks in the armor.
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By now someone on the EVT staff would have corrected the last sentence… what exactly are “chinks in the armor” ?