Salpointe 62, Tucson 0
SALPOINTE
— RB Bijan Robinson, 8 rushes for 282 yards with four touchdown runs of 47, 60, 50 and 92 yards. Broke Ka’Deem Carey’s city record of 5,701 yards. Robinson now has 5,794 yards rushing in his career, bringing him to only 84 yards shy of the Arizona big-school (Class 4A-6A) record of 5,878 set by former Tolleson standout Marcus Thomasfrom 1999-2002. In only four games this season, Robinson has 993 yards on 39 carries, an average of 25.5 yards a carry. He also has 17 touchdowns.
Bijan Robinson is also only 12 touchdowns behind Christian Kirk’s 103 career TDs. Casey Jahn has the overall record with 112 at the 2A level. https://t.co/Pxqtjx37Ae
— Andy Morales (@AndyMorales8) September 30, 2019
— FS/WR Lathan Ransomhad a 38-yard punt return for a touchdown and a 22-yard TD reception. He also had four tackles, one for loss.
— RB David Corderohad two carries for 77 yards, including a 70-yard sprint for a TD.
— LB Trent Stronghad a team-high eight tackles.
— DB Charlie Raetzmanhad his third interception of the season and he broke up two passes.
Nogales 62, Empire 16
Nogales improved to 4-1 overall and open region play Friday hosting Ironwood Ridge.
“As a defensive player, once you get the ball in your hands, you try and take it back to the house. If you can do that, you make yourself much more valuable for the defense.”
– Rod Woodson
Nogales @ Empire
Final 16-62 Nogales pic.twitter.com/SL5tGxL0g5— Rene R. Urias Jr (@D1Bound_RJ) September 28, 2019
Buena 20, Apollo 7
BUENA
— QB Jovoni Borbonhad 108 yards on 16 carries with a touchdown and he also had two interceptions as a safety. Borbon is 237 passing yards shy of 5,000 in his career.
— RB T ory Waltersrushed 11 times for 75 yards and a TD.
— LB Jesse Avinahad a team-high 13 tackles, including one for a loss.
Cienega 14, Mountain View 0
#Cienega out slugs #MVHS 14-0 in a defensive grind at CHS. More images here > https://t.co/HBo4TzTzjt pic.twitter.com/qYRvlvL7nF
— Kelly Presnell (@KellyPresnell) September 28, 2019
CIENEGA
— RB Gabe Levyhad 141 yards rushing on 21 carries with a TD.
— CB Traivian Denetsohad seven tackles including two for loss.
— DE Damaggio Strevayhad nine tackles and two sacks.
Ironwood Ridge 44, Desert View 0
My @Explorer_News story on last night’s homecoming shellacking of Desert View by Ironwood Ridge is live. Was quite the showing from the Nighthawks on Friday. #AZHSFB https://t.co/2I8KhAh54h
— Christopher Boan (@cgboan) September 28, 2019
IRONWOOD RIDGE
— RB Brandon Barrioshad 19 carries for 168 yards and four TDs.
Sahuaro 33, Sunnyside 22
Sahuaro holds an 19-14-1 record over Sunnyside dating back to 1968 including the last seven in a row.
SUNNYSIDE
— QB Deion Condecompleted 12 of 19 passes for 154 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions.
— RB Martin Arvizuhad 15 carries for 148 yards with two touchdowns.
Rincon 48, Palo Verde 26
Rincon is above .500 (3-2) at the midway point of the season for the first time since 2012.
Catalina Foothills 19, Pueblo 0
CATALINA FOOTHILLS
— LB Will Parkerhad six tackles including two for loss.
— DB Zach Fordhad an interception.
Walden Grove 49, Glendale 6
— QB Alex Lopezcompleted 16 of 22 passes for 335 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions. He also rushed three times for 47 yards
— RB/LB Sam Martinezcarried the ball 10 times for 65 yards and a TD. He also had eight tackles, two for loss.
— LB Rick Avelar IIIhad 16 tackles, 2.5 for loss, and he blocked a field goal.
— WR/S Jordan Lopezhad seven catches for 152 yards and two TDs. He also had two interceptions.
— DL Thomas Welkyhad 10 tackles, 3.5 for loss.
— LB Ismael Gallardohad 13 tackles, 2.5 for loss.
@FB_RedWolves @groveredwolves @CoachNobleWGHS Walden Grove brothers Jordan & Alex Lopez named @APSMailroom /Tucson Conquistadores @CologuardGolf Players of the Week – All leading up to the @FrognFirkinAZ Fall All-Stars celebration https://t.co/RQ4mDujd6Z pic.twitter.com/4RkilsJ0DJ
— Andy Morales (@AndyMorales8) September 29, 2019
Benjamin Franklin 20, Sabino 14
SABINO
— QB A.J. Skaggscompleted 14 of 22 passes for 140 yards with one TD.
— RB/LB Danny McAllisterrushed 10 times for 78 yards and had 14 tackles.
— WR/DB Diego Armijohad six receptions for 82 yards and had a team-high 15 tackles.
Pusch Ridge 21, Fountain Hills 14
PUSCH RIDGE
— DB Antone Brackhad seven tackles including one for loss and had two interceptions.
— RB Evan Lovetthad 12 carries for 51 yards and two TDs.
Coolidge 53, Catalina 0
Coolidge beat Catalina 39-20 last year.
AZ College Prep 48, Tanque Verde 6
TANQUE VERDE
— DB Isaac Malotthad two interceptions and 100 all-purpose yards.
— LB Brayden Scott, a freshman, led his team with nine tackles.
With 20 tackles @MichaelMolioo is well deserving of Defensive MVP vs a win over San Tan. Many other @SahuaritaFBall players contributed with stellar Defensive play as well. #burntheboats #nowhiteflags #boom pic.twitter.com/IWhyLA1vkj
— Coach Don Watt (@coachdwatt) September 29, 2019
Sahuarita 28, San Tan Foothills 26
SAHUARITA
— RB Bryce Williamsrushed for 82 yards on seven carries, including a 72-yard TD.
— LB Michael Molio’ohad 20 tackles, four for lost yards, and five quarterback hurries.
Benson 53, Heritage Academy 7
BENSON
— RB Dondre Villalobosrushed for 150 yards on 11 carries with two TDs.
— RB Carson Barneyhad 89 yards on 10 carries with two TDs.
— WR Diego Nikitascaught three passes for 100 yards.
— LB Cameron McFarland had 12 tackles, one for loss.
Morenci 32 Bisbee 26
BISBEE
— QB R.J. Wrightcompleted 12 of 17 passes for 189 yards with a TD and interception.
— RB Hunter Perryrushed 20 times for 137 yards and a TD.
— RB David Ballesteroshad 84 yards on nine carries with a TD.
— WR Dano Lopezhad eight catches for 122 yards with a TD.
Pima 42, Tombstone 6
Pima holds a 14-8 record over Tombstone dating back to 1985.
Arizona Lutheran 17, Willcox 7
Arizona Lutheran is 2-1 against Willcox.
Santa Rita 33, San Manuel 14
Santa Rita with two wins in a season for the first time since 2012.
Santa Cruz Valley 21, Thatcher 14
SANTA CRUZ VALLEY
— RB/LB Hunter Oglerushed 23 times for 89 yards and two TDs. Also had 11 tackles.
— DE Mauricio Lopezhad 11 tackles.
Duncan 28, St. David 18
ST. DAVID
— QB Logan Daviscompleted 21 of 29 passes for 175 yards with one TD and one INT.
— RB/LB Talon Hayniecarried the ball 14 times for 105 yards. He also had 17 tackles.
— WR/DB Kason Jacquezhad eight catches for 72 yards and 2 TDs. He also had 12 tackles, three for loss.
— WR Robby Goodinghad seven catches for 60 yards.
Fort Thomas 62, Valley Union 22
Valley Union is 7-6 against Ft. Thomas dating back to 1984.
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