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SaguaroDesert Vista
Sabercats
35
Thunder
56

The Desert Vista (Phoenix, AZ) varsity football team won Friday's home non-conference game against Saguaro (Scottsdale, AZ) by a score of 56-35.

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Saguaro----35
Desert Vista----56
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Game Stats

Saguaro (12-13)

Desert Vista (12-13)

Saguaro

Passing

#Athlete NameCAttYdsC%AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
Team Totals1933311.57616.368326894
7Luke Rubenzer (Jr)1933311.57616.368326894
Desert Vista

Passing

#Athlete NameCAttYdsC%AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
Team Totals1114157.78614.2732051154
7Matt Young (Sr)1114157.78614.2732051154
Saguaro

Rushing

#Athlete NameCarYdsAvgLngTD
Team Totals342457.21192
2Christian Kirk (So)155.00
7Luke Rubenzer (Jr)191246.5319
21Gena Adams (Sr)6457.50181
22Kash Robinson (Sr)7679.57181
24Erik Swanson (Jr)144.00
Desert Vista

Rushing

#Athlete NameCarYdsAvgLngTD
Team Totals423578.50865
7Matt Young (Sr)362.008
14Kaleb Germinaro (Sr)3124.007
20Jarek Hilgers (Sr)2226912.23864
21Zach Gonzalez (Sr)14705.0091
Saguaro

Receiving

#Athlete NameRecYdsAvgLngTD
Team Totals1931116.37683
2Christian Kirk (So)711917.00681
4C. Koutsalas (So)48020.00362
12N. Larson (Jr)22914.5018
13Brett Adams (Jr)34013.3318
21Gena Adams (Sr)1-1-1.00
22Kash Robinson (Sr)24422.0026
Desert Vista

Receiving

#Athlete NameRecYdsAvgLngTD
Team Totals1115714.27512
1Anthony Reaves (Jr)273.5041
3A. Abbadessa (Jr)34414.6721
11Nick Farina (Sr)12626.0026
14Kaleb Germinaro (Sr)25728.50511
88Aaron Valdez (Sr)3237.679

Offensive Fumbles and Pancake Blocks

Saguaro has not entered any offensive fumbles and pancake blocks stats.
Desert Vista

Offensive Fumbles and Pancake Blocks

#Athlete NameFumLostPnk Blk
Team Totals1
20Jarek Hilgers (Sr)1
Saguaro

All Purpose Yards

#Athlete NameRushRecKRPRIRTotal
Team Totals24531185641
2Christian Kirk (So)511953177
4C. Koutsalas (So)8080
7Luke Rubenzer (Jr)124124
12N. Larson (Jr)2929
13Brett Adams (Jr)4040
21Gena Adams (Sr)45-144
22Kash Robinson (Sr)674432143
24Erik Swanson (Jr)44
Desert Vista

All Purpose Yards

#Athlete NameRushRecKRPRIRTotal
Team Totals35715793854669
1Anthony Reaves (Jr)707
3A. Abbadessa (Jr)4444
4Jason King (Jr)6868
7Matt Young (Sr)66
11Nick Farina (Sr)2685488
14Kaleb Germinaro (Sr)125769
20Jarek Hilgers (Sr)269269
21Zach Gonzalez (Sr)7070
26Austin Hicks (Sr)2525
88Aaron Valdez (Sr)2323
Saguaro

Total Yards

#Athlete NameRushPassRecTotal
Team Totals245311311556
2Christian Kirk (So)5119124
4C. Koutsalas (So)8080
7Luke Rubenzer (Jr)124311435
12N. Larson (Jr)2929
13Brett Adams (Jr)4040
21Gena Adams (Sr)45-144
22Kash Robinson (Sr)6744111
24Erik Swanson (Jr)44
Desert Vista

Total Yards

#Athlete NameRushPassRecTotal
Team Totals357157157514
1Anthony Reaves (Jr)77
3A. Abbadessa (Jr)4444
7Matt Young (Sr)6157163
11Nick Farina (Sr)2626
14Kaleb Germinaro (Sr)125769
20Jarek Hilgers (Sr)269269
21Zach Gonzalez (Sr)7070
88Aaron Valdez (Sr)2323
Saguaro

Tackles

#Athlete NameSoloAsstTot TcklsTFL
Team Totals2842703.0
2Christian Kirk (So)527
6Erik Mendivil (Sr)112
8Ayden Richards (Jr)11
9Garrett Ball (Sr)314
10Steve Munoz (Sr)279.5
11Will Sharif (Sr)246
22Kash Robinson (Sr)235
24Erik Swanson (Jr)44
29Lucas Culp (Sr)11
43Aaron Borg (Sr)2681.5
44Kevin Kuk (Sr)2241.0
45Jake LeBlanc (So)11
52Chris Counce (Jr)3811
74Devin Brunetti (Sr)22
77Hayden Alley (Sr)145
Desert Vista

Tackles

#Athlete NameSoloAsstTot TcklsTFL
Team Totals4919681.0
2Mark Smith (Sr)55
3A. Abbadessa (Jr)22
4Jason King (Jr)112
5Miles Boyns (Sr)11
6Aaron Modi (Sr)44
10Lorenzo Melvin (Sr)426
11Nick Farina (Sr)10111
15Matt Trujillo (Jr)336
21Zach Gonzalez (Sr)11
22Keeyahn Haywood (Sr)112
26Austin Hicks (Sr)11
41W. Barfield (Jr)112
42Aaron Green (Sr)628
47Taylor Truelove (Sr)314
52Zack Tamburo (Sr)235
62Sam Hartman (Sr)22
63Cole Preston (Sr)11
65Dylan Fischer (Sr)213
76Will Moore (So)111.0
83J. Matykiewicz (Sr)11
Saguaro

Sacks

#Athlete NameSacksYdlHurs
Team Totals1.0
43Aaron Borg (Sr)1.0
Desert Vista

Sacks

#Athlete NameSacksYdlHurs
Team Totals1.06
10Lorenzo Melvin (Sr)1.06
Saguaro

Defensive Statistics

#Athlete NameIntInt YdsAvgPDFmb RecFR YdsCausBlk PntsBlk FGs
Team Totals1
6Erik Mendivil (Sr)1
Desert Vista

Defensive Statistics

#Athlete NameIntInt YdsAvgPDFmb RecFR YdsCausBlk PntsBlk FGs
Team Totals25427.006
2Mark Smith (Sr)1
4C. Van raaphorst (So)1
6Aaron Modi (Sr)1
11Nick Farina (Sr)25427.00
26Austin Hicks (Sr)3
Saguaro

Kickoffs

#Athlete NameKOYdsLngTB
Team Totals6221
9Garrett Ball (Sr)6221
Desert Vista

Kickoffs

#Athlete NameKOYdsLngTB
Team Totals7408602
56G. Schwartz (Jr)7408602
Saguaro

Punts

#Athlete NamePYdsAvgLngIn 20
Team Totals210351.50552
7Luke Rubenzer (Jr)210351.50552
Desert Vista

Punts

#Athlete NamePYdsAvgLngIn 20
Team Totals26331.50371
46Connor Dols (Jr)26331.50371
Saguaro

Kickoff and Punt Returns

#Athlete NameKO RetsYdsAvgLngP RetsYdsAvgLngFCKR Yds
Team Totals58517.0085
2Christian Kirk (So)35317.6753
22Kash Robinson (Sr)23216.0032
Desert Vista

Kickoff and Punt Returns

#Athlete NameKO RetsYdsAvgLngP RetsYdsAvgLngFCKR Yds
Team Totals59318.6035188.008101
1Anthony Reaves (Jr)10.0000
4Jason King (Jr)26834.003568
11Nick Farina (Sr)188.0088
26Austin Hicks (Sr)22512.502525
Saguaro

Points

#Athlete NameTDsConvSKick PtsTot Pts
Team Totals5535
2Christian Kirk (So)16
4C. Koutsalas (So)212
9Garrett Ball (Sr)55
21Gena Adams (Sr)16
22Kash Robinson (Sr)16
Desert Vista

Points

#Athlete NameTDsConvSKick PtsTot Pts
Team Totals82656
1Anthony Reaves (Jr)16
11Nick Farina (Sr)16
14Kaleb Germinaro (Sr)1612
20Jarek Hilgers (Sr)4226
21Zach Gonzalez (Sr)16
Saguaro

PATs and Field Goals

#Athlete NamePATAtt%FGAtt%LngTot Pts
Team Totals551.0005
9Garrett Ball (Sr)551.0005
Desert Vista

PATs and Field Goals

#Athlete NamePATAtt%FGAtt%LngTot Pts
Team Totals67.8576
14Kaleb Germinaro (Sr)67.8576
Saguaro

Touchdowns

#Athlete NameTD RushTD RecTotal
Team Totals235
2Christian Kirk (So)11
4C. Koutsalas (So)22
21Gena Adams (Sr)11
22Kash Robinson (Sr)11
Desert Vista

Touchdowns

#Athlete NameTD RushTD RecTotal
Team Totals528
1Anthony Reaves (Jr)11
11Nick Farina (Sr)1
14Kaleb Germinaro (Sr)11
20Jarek Hilgers (Sr)44
21Zach Gonzalez (Sr)11

Conversions

Saguaro has not entered any conversions stats.
Desert Vista

Conversions

#Athlete NameC RushC Rec
Team Totals1
20Jarek Hilgers (Sr)1

Recap Video

Game Story

Arizona High School Football - Desert Vista topples Saguaro

September 28, 2012: Phoenix, AZ 85048

The Desert Vista Thunder (Phoenix, AZ) football defeated the visiting Saguaro Sabercats (Scottsdale, AZ), 56-35 in Friday's non-league bout.

In their next game, the Thunder face the Hamilton Huskies (Chandler, AZ) in a non-league bout, on Friday, October 5. Desert Vista will attempt to advance on its 5-1 season record. The Huskies enter the bout with a 4-2 record after their 10-0 league win over Chandler (Chandler, AZ).

The Sabercats (4-2) will now prepare for their bout against Washington (Phoenix, AZ). The Rams enter the III Section III bout with a 2-4 record. In their last bout, Washington lost by Paradise Valley (Phoenix, AZ), 56-20, in a league bout.

Coaches Summary

First Quarter

SAGUARO KICKOFF TO DESERT VISTA: Desert Vista ball at DV45: 7 plays, 55 yrds, Touchdown (TOP 3:24) Desert Vista (8:36) Jarek Hilgers8 yrd run (Ian Pletenik Kick) DESERT VISTA KICKOFF TO SAGUARO: Saguaro ball at S21: 11 plays, 65 yrds, 2 S penalties & 1 DV penalty, Turn ball over on Downs, (TOP 4:03) Desert Vista ball at DV10: 2 plays, 90 yrds, Touchdown (TOP 00:19) Desert Vista (4:14) Zach Gonzalez 4 yrd run (Kick Blocked) DESERT VISTA KICKOFF TO SAGUARO: Saguaro ball at S21: 2 plays, -3 yrds, Interception (TOP 00:46) Desert Vista ball at S20: 4 plays, -12 yrds, 1 DV penalty, turn ball over on Downs (TOP 1:53) Saguaro ball at S32: 1 play, 68 yrds Touchdown (TOP 00:09) Saguaro (1:36) Christina Kirk 68 yrd pass from Luke Rebenzer (Garrett Ball Kick) SAGUARO KICKOFF TO DESERT VISTA: Desert Vista ball at DV49: 1 play, 51 yrds, Touchdown (TOP 00:16) Desert Vista (1:08) Kaleb Germinaro 51 yrd pass from Matt Young (Jarek Hilgers run) DSERT VISTA KICKOFF TO SAGUARO; Saguaro ball at S20: 3 pla

Second Quarter

Desert Vista (4:04) Jarek Hilgers 1 yrd run (Ian Pletenik Kick)
Desert Vista (00:26) Anthony Reaves 3 yrd pass from Matt Young (Ian Pletenik Kick)

Third Quarter

Saguaro (9:55) Cameron Koutsalas 28 yrd pass from Luke Rebenzer (Garrett Ball Kick)
Desert Vista (5:45) Nick Farina 73 yrd Interception Return (Ian Pletenik Kick)
Saguaro (4:32) Cameron Koutsalas 36 yrd pass from Luke Rebenzer (Garrett Ball Kick)

Fourth Quarter

Saguaro (11:26) Kash Robinson 12 yrd run, (Garrett Ball Kick)
Desert Vista (7:10) Jarek Hilgers 12 yrd run (Ian Pletenik Kick)
Saguaro (4:52) Gena Adams 6 yrd run (Garrett Ball Kick)
Desert Vista (2: 32) Jarek Hilgers 48 yrd Run (Ian Pletenik Kick)

Highlight Videos

  • Play video icon Friday Night Live 9/28: Segment 5 14:59

    Game Photos

    Photos by Kevin French

    Players of the Game

    Saguaro (12-13)

    Congratulations to #7 Luke Rubenzer (overall), #4 Cameron Koutsalas (offensive) and #52 Chris Counce (defensive) for being selected the Saguaro Football Players of the Game.

    Desert Vista (12-13)

    Congratulations to #20 Jarek Hilgers for being selected the Offensive Desert Vista Football Player of the Game.

    Rankings & Records

    Saguaro (12-13)

    NationalAZDiv.
    1,049204
    OverallSectionHomeAwayNeutralWin %Section %PFPA
    8-44-14-13-31-0.667.800559250

    Desert Vista (12-13)

    NationalAZDiv.
    26564
    OverallSectionHomeAwayNeutralWin %Section %PFPA
    9-32-15-13-21-0.750.667422189

    Team Scoring Averages

    Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
    Saguaro    		----46.6
    Desert Vista    		----35.2

    Saguaro Videos

    • Play video icon #TBT - College Football Stars back in High School 18:09
    • Play video icon Highlight of vs. Cactus 0:30

    Desert Vista Videos

    • Play video icon Desert Vista, AZ - Jalen Jelks 0:26
    • Play video icon Highlight of vs. JV Westwood 0:11

    Team Stat Comparison

    SaguaroDesert Vista
    276.7Rushing Yards Per Game218.9
    244.6Passing Yards Per Game135.0
    521.3Total Yards Per Game353.9
    50.9Tackles Per Game68.3
    1.9Sacks Per Game2.9
    47.2Points Per Game34.2

    Team Leaders

    SaguaroDesert VistaNational Avg.
    #7 Luke Rubenzer98.7Rushing Yards Per Game#20 Jarek Hilgers97.321.2
    #7 Luke Rubenzer236.2Passing Yards Per Game#7 Matt Young131.343.4
    #7 Luke Rubenzer334.8Total Yards Per Game#7 Matt Young161.232.9
    #52 Chris Counce5.6Tackles Per Game#42 Aaron Green7.82.9
    #43 Aaron Borg.6Sacks Per Game#10 Lorenzo Melvin.9.2
    #2 Christian Kirk9.6Points Per Game#20 Jarek Hilgers10.02.6

    Record Breakdown

    Saguaro (12-13)

    Desert Vista (12-13)
    8-4
    		Overall
    9-3
    4-1
    		League
    2-1
    3-2
    		Non-League
    6-1
    0-1
    		Head to Head
    1-0
    0-0
    		Common Opponent
    0-0
    4-1
    		Home
    5-1
    3-3
    		Away
    3-2
    1-0
    		Neutral
    1-0
    1-1
    		Playoff
    1-1
    8-4
    		In-State
    8-3
    0-0
    		Out-of-State
    1-0