Paradise Valley running back/linebacker/placekicker Jake Brown will miss his second consecutive game this week with a sprained ankle.
Brown wants to return to action, but coach Donnie Yantis is being cautious so as not to lose him for a significant period of time.
Top defensive lineman Austen Salazar was injured in Friday’s game against Cave Creek Cactus Shadows and will miss 3-4 weeks, also with an ankle sprain.
With multiple top players out with injuries, the Trojans are focused on treading water until their health improves.
“That kind of stuff happens,” Yantis said. “We’re in maintain mode. We’d rather lose the battle than lose the war.”
