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Frog & Firkin High School Football Report: Pueblo beats Tucson for first time since 2000

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4A Pueblo 21, 6A Tucson 7

Tucson holds a 33-11-2 record over Pueblo, which won for the first time over the Badgers since 2000.

— Pueblo DB Edgar Lopez INT, TD run

— Pueblo RB Enrique Cancio 2-yard TD run

— Pueblo RB Julian Lopez 7-yard TD run

— Tucson RB Gary Love Jr. 46-yard TD run

Friday: 6A Alhambra (0-2) at Tucson (1-1) in a Region game. Pueblo (1-0) is at 4A Casa Grande (1-1). The game will feature two former Arizona defensive back greats coaching against each other — Pueblo head coach Brandon Sanders against Casa Grande defensive coordinator Randy Robbins.

5A Fairfax 58, 5A Marana 12

Fairfax avenged last season’s 26-0 loss at Marana (0-2) last year.

Friday: Marana plays at 4A Catalina Foothills (0-2).

5A Cienega 48, 5A Cholla 7

Cienega (1-0) is now 2-0 in its brief series with Cholla (0-2).

— Cienega DB Tristan Pralle INT

— Cienega RB Elijah Amico 40-yard rushing TD, 37-yard punt return for a TD and 25-yard TD reception.

— Cienega QB Daniel Montana 8-yard rushing TD

— Cienega QB Bobby Beltz 25-yard TD pass to Amico

— Cienega RB Ryan Swoger 35-yard rushing TD

— Cholla RB Estevan Reyna 1-yard rushing TD

— Cienega RB Rafael Moody 11-yard rushing TD

— Cienega DB Cameron Horn recovered a fumble

Friday: 5A Cholla (0-2) at 4A Vista Grande (0-2) and 5A Cienega (1-0) at 5A Phoenix Sunnyslope (0-1).

5A Desert View 20, 5A Sunnyside 6

Sunnyside holds a 14-4 lead over Desert View but the Jaguars have won three of the last four years.

— Sunnyside RB Angel Cano six carries for 53 yards and six receptions for 63 yards. Also had a 53-yard punt return.

— Desert View RB Serge Gboweiah 21 carries for 166 yards and a TD.

— Desert View RB Carlos Alvarez 10 rushes for 66 yards and two TDs.

— Desert View FS Enrique Gonzalvez INT

Duel in the District: Desert View Runs Wild in Victory Over Rival Sunnyside

Friday: 5A Nogales (1-0) at 5A Desert View (1-0) and 5A Rincon/UHS (1-0) at 5A Sunnyside (0-2)

4A Sahuaro 28, 5A Buena 6

Sahuaro holds an 18-10-1 record over Buena. The Cougars avenged last year’s home loss to the Colts.

— Sahuaro RB Jamir Gasaway 94-yard TD run.

— Sahuaro RB Izaiah Davis 71-yard and 42-yard TD runs, three TDs total.

— Buena TE Jesse Avina 27-yard TD pass from QB Jovoni Borbon

Friday: 3A Sabino (1-0) at 4A Sahuaro (2-0) and Buena is off.

4A Rio Rico 41, 5A Empire 14

Empire holds a 6-1 record against Rio Rico.

Friday: 5A Empire (0-1) at 5A Douglas (1-1) and 4A Rio Rico (1-1) at 4A Catalina (0-1)

4A Walden Grove 56, 5A Flowing Wells 0

Walden Grove avenged last year’s loss at Flowing Wells.

— Walden Grove senior WR Jordan Lopez caught three touchdowns with his brother QB Alex Lopez completed four TD passes.

— Walden Grove DB William Fortin had an INT returned for a TD.

Friday: 3A Pusch Ridge (1-0) at 4A Walden Grove (1-0) and 5A Flowing Wells (0-2) at Palm Desert (CA) (1-1)

4A Salpointe 63, 6A Dobson 6

Series is now tied at two wins apiece after Salpointe’s routs the last two years, outscoring Dobson 119-13.

— Salpointe RB Bijan Robinson eight carries for 111 yards and four touchdowns. Also scored on a 93-yard kickoff return.

— Salpointe QB Jackson Bolin 6-7 for 127 yards with two TDs.

— Salpointe WR Lathan Ransom one catch for 57 yards.

Salpointe Head Coach Dennis Bene Embarks on his Final Season

Friday: 4A Salpointe (1-0) at 4A Desert Edge (2-0)

4A Amphitheater 7, 4A Vista Grande 0

Amphi leads the series 2-1 with Vista Grande avenging last year’s loss on the road.

Friday: 4A Amphitheater (1-1) at 3A Tanque Verde (0-1)

4A Cactus 13, 4A Catalina Foothills 0

Cactus is 3-0 against Catalina Foothills including wins the last two seasons.

Friday: 5A Marana (0-2) at 4A Catalina Foothills (0-2)

4A Canyon del Oro 23, 4A Prescott 13

Canyon del Oro (2-0) is 4-0 against Prescott including wins the last two seasons.

— CDO Cory Bonstrom 3-yard TD run.

— CDO PK Raymond Duarte with three FGs (32 yards two from 18 yards)

Friday: 4A Apache Junction (1-1) at 4A CDO (2-0)

3A Sabino 14, 4A Casa Grande 7

Sabino now holds a 6-1 record on Casa Grande.

— Sabino senior Jayson Petty forced a fumble

— Sabino QB AJ Skaggs 3-yard touchdown toss to Dawson Szarek. Skaggs finished with 138 yards passing.

— Sabino RB Andrew Owen rushed for 89 yards

Football: Sabino beat Casa Grande 14-7 with defense

The win by the Sabercats avenged a 21-6 loss to the Cougars from last year and the loss puts Casa Grande in a difficult situation

Friday: 3A Sabino (1-0) at 4A Sahuaro (2-0)

4A Palo Verde 61, 3A Catalina 0

Palo Verde holds a 25-13 lead over Catalina dating to 1963.

Friday: 4A Palo Verde (1-1) at 3A Sahuarita (0-1) and 4A Rio Rico (1-1) at 4A Catalina (0-1)

2A Bisbee 36, 4A Douglas 21

Douglas holds a 38-13-2 lead over Bisbee dating back to 1963. Bisbee has won six of the last seven.

— Bisbee RB Hunter Perry led the Pumas with three touchdowns in the win

— Douglas QB Trey Rose 90-yard and 30-yard TD passes

Friday: 5A Empire (0-1) at 5A Douglas (1-1) and 2A Bisbee (1-0) at 2A Globe (1-1)

2A Santa Cruz 33, 3A San Tan Foothills 0

San Tan Foothills holds a 5-3 record over Santa Cruz but Santa Cruz has won the last two years.

— Santa Cruz RB Hunter Ogle 6-yard and 4-yard TD runs.

— Santa Cruz RB Ricardo Alaniz 5-yard and 2-yard TD runs.

— Santa Cruz CB Arik Padilla INT

— Santa Cruz QB Austin Hukill 55-yard TD pass to Padilla

Friday: 2A Santa Cruz (2-0) at 2A Round Valley (0-1)

2A Benson 54, 2A San Manuel 6

Benson holds a 12-6-1 advantage over San Manuel.

— Benson RB Carson Barney five rushes for 122 yards with three TDs, including a 95-yard run.

— Benson RB Dondre Villalobos six rushes for 66 yards and a TD

— Benson RB Skylar Fox three carries for 67 yards and had a sack on defense.

Friday: 2A Benson (1-0) at 2A Morenci (1-0) and 2A Tombstone (1-0) at 2A San Manuel (0-2)

2A Morenci 42, 2A Santa Rita 0

After not meeting since 1977, Morenci has defeated Santa Rita by scores 66-0 last year and the 42-0 win last night.

Friday: 2A Santa Rita (0-1) at 2A San Carlos (0-1)

2A Tombstone 45, 2A San Carlos 12

Tombstone owns a 6-1 record over San Carlos.

— Tombstone WR Zeke Esparza scored two touchdowns, kicked a field goal and made five extra-points.

1A Baboquivari 64, 1A San Pasqual 18

Baboquivari holds a 7-3 record over San Pasqual.

Friday: 1A Baboquivari (2-0) at 1A Arete Prep (0-2)

1A Superior 62, 1A Valley Union 0

Superior is 2-0 against Valley Union, winning by scores of 54-0 last year and 62-0 on Friday.

Friday: 1A Valley Union (1-1) at 1A Joseph City (0-0)



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