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ThunderbirdIndependence

Titans
52
Patriots
20

The Independence (Glendale, AZ) varsity football team lost Friday's home non-conference game against Thunderbird (Phoenix, AZ) by a score of 52-20.

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Thunderbird16822652
Independence770620
Final score provided by J. Martin.
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Box Score Stats

Thunderbird (25-26)

Independence (25-26)
46
Total Plays
57
6
First Downs
9
12
Penalties
9
70
Penalty Yards
83

Game Stats

Thunderbird (25-26)

Independence (25-26)

Thunderbird

Passing

#Athlete NameCAttYdsC%AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
Team Totals1117245.64722.3553147.7
2JP Stewart (Sr)1117245.64722.3553147.7
Independence

Passing

#Athlete NameCAttYdsC%AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
Team Totals41429.2867.31189.8
4Shylo Thompson (Sr)41429.2867.31189.8
Thunderbird

Rushing

#Athlete NameCarYdsAvgLng100+TD
Team Totals20783.94901
1Owen St Clair (Sr)10525.24901
2JP Stewart (Sr)331.0100
21Melakye Little (Sr)263.030
23Zychaun Little (So)4184.5110
7/40Hunter Donathan (Jr)1-1-1.00
Independence

Rushing

#Athlete NameCarYdsAvgLng100+TD
Team Totals342788.213
4Shylo Thompson (Sr)2-2-1.00
7Keteyian Austin (Sr)9546.00
8D. Rodriguez (Sr)34013.301
9Thomas Kpakra (Sr)201869.312
Thunderbird

Receiving

#Athlete NameRecYdsAvgLngTD
Team Totals1124522.3535
1Owen St Clair (Sr)100.00
3D. Peterson (So)46817.0411
5Daryl Little (So)412030.0533
4/84A. Williams jr (Sr)11010.010
7/40Hunter Donathan (Jr)14747.0471
Independence

Receiving

#Athlete NameRecYdsAvgLngTD
Team Totals4287.018
8D. Rodriguez (Sr)3227.318
17Ivan Cruz (Jr)166.0
Thunderbird

Offensive Fumbles and Pancake Blocks

#Athlete NameFumLostPnk Blk
Team Totals21
2JP Stewart (Sr)21
Independence

Offensive Fumbles and Pancake Blocks

#Athlete NameFumLostPnk Blk
Team Totals11
9Thomas Kpakra (Sr)11
Thunderbird

All Purpose Yards

#Athlete NameRushRecKRPRIRTotal
Team Totals78245121570501
1Owen St Clair (Sr)52052
2JP Stewart (Sr)33
3D. Peterson (So)681886
5Daryl Little (So)1201457191
21Melakye Little (Sr)66
23Zychaun Little (So)187795
4/84A. Williams jr (Sr)101222
7/40Hunter Donathan (Jr)-14746
Independence

All Purpose Yards

#Athlete NameRushRecKRPRIRTotal
Team Totals27828306
4Shylo Thompson (Sr)-2-2
7Keteyian Austin (Sr)5454
8D. Rodriguez (Sr)402262
9Thomas Kpakra (Sr)186186
17Ivan Cruz (Jr)66
Thunderbird

Total Yards

#Athlete NameRushPassRecTotal
Team Totals78245245323
1Owen St Clair (Sr)52052
2JP Stewart (Sr)3245248
3D. Peterson (So)6868
5Daryl Little (So)120120
21Melakye Little (Sr)66
23Zychaun Little (So)1818
4/84A. Williams jr (Sr)1010
7/40Hunter Donathan (Jr)-14746
Independence

Total Yards

#Athlete NameRushPassRecTotal
Team Totals2782928307
4Shylo Thompson (Sr)-22927
7Keteyian Austin (Sr)5454
8D. Rodriguez (Sr)402262
9Thomas Kpakra (Sr)186186
17Ivan Cruz (Jr)66
Thunderbird

Tackles

#Athlete NameSoloAsstTot TcklsTFL
Team Totals3710476.0
1Owen St Clair (Sr)11
2JP Stewart (Sr)11
3D. Peterson (So)11
6King James (Jr)213
8Orin McMacken (Jr)11
9J. Alejandro (Jr)332.0
10Ben Paul (Jr)11
12Trey Little (So)11
13Dominik Brossow (Jr)314
17Jaden Gonzales (Sr)22
27Cael Cordova (Jr)33
55Sean Cosgrove (Sr)3251.0
57Javier Pursel (Sr)11
73F. Morales Quiroz (Sr)314
77Mat Mach (Sr)553.0
87Ethan Holtgrewe (Jr)22
32/44Andrew Little (Sr)415
4/84A. Williams jr (Sr)11
7/40Hunter Donathan (Jr)123
Independence

Tackles

#Athlete NameSoloAsstTot TcklsTFL
Team Totals19436214.0
3Kesean Wright (Sr)2571.0
5R. Satathite (Sr)4484.5
7Keteyian Austin (Sr)3472.0
8D. Rodriguez (Sr)134.5
10Malik Johnson (Jr)112
12Noah Heredia (Jr)11
14Anthony Perdomo (Jr)441.0
19Arnold Gracia (Jr)33
21J. Castrillo (Sr)44
24Jordan Bell (Fr)33.5
32Sergio Nunez (Jr)22
66F. Solomon (Sr)2241.5
67C. Suarez (Sr)134.5
88Elijah May (Sr)4592.5

Sacks

Thunderbird has not entered any sacks stats.
Independence

Sacks

#Athlete NameSacksYdlHurs
Team Totals12
5R. Satathite (Sr)3
7Keteyian Austin (Sr)4
14Anthony Perdomo (Jr)2
88Elijah May (Sr)3
Thunderbird

Defensive Statistics

#Athlete NameIntInt YdsAvgPDFmb RecFR YdsCausBlk PntsBlk FGs
Team Totals100.0421
5Daryl Little (So)1
6King James (Jr)100.02
10Ben Paul (Jr)1
17Jaden Gonzales (Sr)1
27Cael Cordova (Jr)1
77Mat Mach (Sr)1
Independence

Defensive Statistics

#Athlete NameIntInt YdsAvgPDFmb RecFR YdsCausBlk PntsBlk FGs
Team Totals2102
5R. Satathite (Sr)110
7Keteyian Austin (Sr)1
10Malik Johnson (Jr)1
88Elijah May (Sr)1
Thunderbird

Kickoffs

#Athlete NameKOYdsAvgLngTB
Team Totals827634.5581
1Owen St Clair (Sr)827634.5581

Kickoffs

Independence has not entered any kickoffs stats.
Thunderbird

Punts

#Athlete NamePYdsAvgLngIn 20
Team Totals411228.031
1Owen St Clair (Sr)12222.022
2JP Stewart (Sr)39030.031
Independence

Punts

#Athlete NamePYdsAvgLngIn 20
Team Totals517935.844
8D. Rodriguez (Sr)517935.844
Thunderbird

Kickoff and Punt Returns

#Athlete NameKO RetsYdsAvgLngP RetsYdsAvgLngFCKR Yds
Team Totals412130.37725728.535178
3D. Peterson (So)11818.01818
5Daryl Little (So)11414.01425728.53571
23Zychaun Little (So)17777.07777
4/84A. Williams jr (Sr)11212.01212

Kickoff and Punt Returns

Independence has not entered any kickoff and punt returns stats.
Thunderbird

Points

#Athlete NameTDsTD PtsConvSKick PtsTot Pts
Team Totals7421052
1Owen St Clair (Sr)1628
3D. Peterson (So)166
5Daryl Little (So)318624
23Zychaun Little (So)166
7/40Hunter Donathan (Jr)1628
Independence

Points

#Athlete NameTDsTD PtsConvSKick PtsTot Pts
Team Totals31826
8D. Rodriguez (Sr)1626
9Thomas Kpakra (Sr)212

PATs and Field Goals

Thunderbird has not entered any pats and field goals stats.
Independence

PATs and Field Goals

#Athlete NamePATAtt%FGAtt%LngTot Pts
Team Totals221.001.02
8D. Rodriguez (Sr)221.001.02
Thunderbird

Touchdowns

#Athlete NameTD RushTD RecTD FRTD IRTD PRTD KORTotal
Team Totals1517
1Owen St Clair (Sr)11
3D. Peterson (So)11
5Daryl Little (So)33
23Zychaun Little (So)11
7/40Hunter Donathan (Jr)11
Independence

Touchdowns

#Athlete NameTD RushTD RecTD FRTD IRTD PRTD KORTotal
Team Totals33
8D. Rodriguez (Sr)11
9Thomas Kpakra (Sr)22
Thunderbird

Conversions

#Athlete NameC RushC RecTotal
Team Totals145
1Owen St Clair (Sr)11
5Daryl Little (So)33
7/40Hunter Donathan (Jr)11

Conversions

Independence has not entered any conversions stats.

Game Story

Arizona High School Football - Thunderbird triumphant over Independence

September 12, 2025: Glendale, AZ 85303

The crowd at Friday's non-league contest between the Thunderbird Titans (Phoenix, AZ) and the host Independence Patriots (Glendale, AZ), witnessed Thunderbird's football squad wallop Independence by a tally of 52-20.

The Titans (4-0) will now prepare for their contest against Greenway (Phoenix, AZ). The Demons enter the non-league bout with a 0-3 record. In their last bout, Greenway was crushed by Deer Valley (Glendale, AZ), 31-12, in a non-league bout.

The Patriots now own a 0-3 record. They play next when they travel to ALA - West Foothills for a non-league bout on Friday, September 19. Independence will encounter a Guardians team coming off a 21-14 non-league win over Mica Mountain (Tucson, AZ). The Guardians record now stands at 2-1.

Coaches Summary

First Quarter

10:01 TB JP Stewart 60 yrd TD pass to DarylLittle (2pt conv. pass to D. Little)
8:50 I Leki Le-uh 69 yrd TD run (Daniel Rodriguez kick good)
0:00 TB Stewart 42 yrd TD pass to D. Little (2 pt conv. Pass to D. Little)

Second Quarter

8:22 I Le-uh 47 yrd TD run (Rodriguez kick good)
3:14 TB Owen St. Clair 49 yrd T run (#40 2 pt. conv. Run )

Third Quarter

11:56 TB Zachaun Little 77 yrd TD kick return (2 pt. conv. Pass to D. Little)
8:15 TB Stewart 19 yrd TD pass to D. Little (2 pt. conv. Run failed)
2:50 TB Stewart 25 yrd TD pass to Melakye Little (St. Clair 2 pt. conv. Run)

Fourth Quarter

10:00 TB Stewart 45 yrd TD paass to #40 (2 pt. conv. run failed)
6:22 I Rodriguez 21 yrd TD run (2 pt. conv. Run failed)

John MartinTitans Reporter
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  1. Check In

    1st Quarter
    0 - 0 The scorer has checked in. THS 0, IHS 0
    Posted @ 7:02p

  2. Game Attendance

    1st Quarter
    Attendance Hundreds
    Posted @ 7:02p

  3. Field Conditions

    1st Quarter
    Field Conditions Dry
    Posted @ 7:02p

  4. Weather Conditions

    1st Quarter
    Weather Conditions Hot
    Posted @ 7:02p

  5. Commentary

    1st Quarter
    Thunderbird kicks off to start the game.
    Posted @ 7:03p
  6. 0 - 0

    Fumble Recovery

    Thunderbird1st Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Thunderbird recovered a fumble by Independence and has the ball on Independence's 45-yard line. THS 0, IHS 0
    Posted @ 7:04p
  7. 6 - 0

    Passing Touchdown

    Thunderbird1st Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Thunderbird - 50 Yd pass completed to #5 Daryl Little for a TD. THS 6, IHS 0
    Posted @ 7:05p
  8. 8 - 0

    Two Point Pass Completed

    Thunderbird1st Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Thunderbird - Pass completed to #5 Daryl Little for a 2Pt Conversion. THS 8, IHS 0
    Posted @ 7:05p
  9. 8 - 0

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Independence1st Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Thunderbird kicked off to Independence. Independence has the ball on their own 25-yard line. THS 8, IHS 0
    Posted @ 7:06p
  10. 8 - 6

    Rushing Touchdown

    Independence1st Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Independence - #9 Thomas Kpakra with a 75 Yd Rushing TD. THS 8, IHS 6
    Posted @ 7:07p
  11. 8 - 7

    Made Point After

    Independence1st Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Independence - PAT Good. THS 8, IHS 7
    Posted @ 7:08p
  12. 8 - 7

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Thunderbird1st Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Independence kicked off to Thunderbird. Thunderbird has the ball on their own 20-yard line. THS 8, IHS 7
    Posted @ 7:10p
  13. 8 - 7

    Punt

    Independence1st Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Thunderbird has punted to Independence. Independence has the ball on their own 49-yard line. THS 8, IHS 7
    Posted @ 7:13p
  14. 8 - 7

    Missed FG

    Thunderbird1st Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Independence turned over possession on a missed field goal. Thunderbird has the ball on their own 20-yard line. THS 8, IHS 7
    Posted @ 7:20p
  15. 8 - 7

    Long Pass

    Thunderbird1st Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Thunderbird - #2 JP Stewart with a long pass to #3 Davelle Peterson. Thunderbird has the ball on Independence's 40-yard line. THS 8, IHS 7
    Posted @ 7:22p
  16. 14 - 7

    Passing Touchdown

    Thunderbird1st Quarter Under a minute
    Thunderbird - #2 JP Stewart 40 Yd pass completed to #5 Daryl Little for a TD. THS 14, IHS 7
    Posted @ 7:25p
  17. 16 - 7

    Two Point Pass Completed

    Thunderbird1st Quarter Under a minute
    Thunderbird - #2 JP Stewart pass completed to #5 Daryl Little for a 2Pt Conversion. THS 16, IHS 7
    Posted @ 7:28p
  18. 16 - 7

    End of 1st Quarter

    2nd Quarter
    THS 16, IHS 7
    Posted @ 7:32p
  19. 16 - 7

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Independence2nd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Thunderbird kicked off to Independence. Independence has the ball on their own 20-yard line. THS 16, IHS 7
    Posted @ 7:32p
  20. 16 - 13

    Rushing Touchdown

    Independence2nd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Independence - #9 Thomas Kpakra with a 45 Yd Rushing TD. THS 16, IHS 13
    Posted @ 7:35p
  21. 16 - 14

    Made Point After

    Independence2nd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Independence - PAT Good. THS 16, IHS 14
    Posted @ 7:35p
  22. 16 - 14

    Punt

    Independence2nd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Thunderbird has punted to Independence. Independence has the ball on their own 28-yard line. THS 16, IHS 14
    Posted @ 7:43p
  23. 16 - 14

    Punt

    Thunderbird2nd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Independence has punted to Thunderbird. Thunderbird has the ball on their own 45-yard line. THS 16, IHS 14
    Posted @ 7:48p
  24. 22 - 14

    Rushing Touchdown

    Thunderbird2nd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Thunderbird - #1 Owen St Clair with a 55 Yd Rushing TD. THS 22, IHS 14
    Posted @ 7:50p
  25. 24 - 14

    Two Point Rush Completed

    Thunderbird2nd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Thunderbird - Rushed for a 2Pt Conversion. THS 24, IHS 14
    Posted @ 7:50p
  26. 24 - 14

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Independence2nd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Thunderbird kicked off to Independence. Independence has the ball on their own 40-yard line. THS 24, IHS 14
    Posted @ 7:50p
  27. 24 - 14

    Interception

    Thunderbird2nd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Thunderbird - #6 King James intercepts a Independence pass and has the ball on their own 25-yard line. THS 24, IHS 14
    Posted @ 7:52p
  28. 24 - 14

    Halftime

    Halftime
    THS 24, IHS 14
    We noticed it's halftime, please enjoy this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    Posted @ 8:03p

  29. Commentary

    Halftime
    Back and forth game with Thunderbird up at half time.
    Posted @ 8:04p
  30. 24 - 14

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Independence3rd Quarter
    Independence to kick off to Thunderbird.
    Posted @ 8:24p
  31. 30 - 14

    Kick Return Touchdown

    Thunderbird3rd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Thunderbird - #23 Zychaun Little with a 60 Yd Kick Return for a TD. THS 30, IHS 14
    Posted @ 8:25p
  32. 32 - 14

    Two Point Rush Completed

    Thunderbird3rd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Thunderbird - Rushed for a 2Pt Conversion. THS 32, IHS 14
    Posted @ 8:25p
  33. 32 - 14

    Punt

    Thunderbird3rd Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Independence has punted to Thunderbird. Thunderbird has the ball on their own 45-yard line. THS 32, IHS 14
    Posted @ 8:32p
  34. 32 - 14

    Long Run

    Thunderbird3rd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Thunderbird - #23 Zychaun Little with a long run. Thunderbird has the ball on Independence's 20-yard line. THS 32, IHS 14
    Posted @ 8:32p
  35. 38 - 14

    Passing Touchdown

    Thunderbird3rd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Thunderbird - #2 JP Stewart 20 Yd pass completed to #5 Daryl Little for a TD. THS 38, IHS 14
    Posted @ 8:33p

  36. Commentary

    3rd Quarter
    Couple quick scores after the half has Thunderbird in control.
    Posted @ 8:38p
  37. 38 - 14

    Punt

    Thunderbird3rd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Independence has punted to Thunderbird. Thunderbird has the ball on Independence's 45-yard line. THS 38, IHS 14
    Posted @ 8:42p
  38. 38 - 14

    Fumble Recovery

    Independence3rd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Independence recovered a fumble by Thunderbird and has the ball on their own 35-yard line. THS 38, IHS 14
    Posted @ 8:44p
  39. 38 - 14

    Fumble Recovery

    Thunderbird3rd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Thunderbird recovered a fumble by Independence and has the ball on Independence's 38-yard line. THS 38, IHS 14
    Posted @ 8:45p
  40. 44 - 14

    Passing Touchdown

    Thunderbird3rd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Thunderbird - #2 JP Stewart 35 Yd pass completed to #3 Davelle Peterson for a TD. THS 44, IHS 14
    Posted @ 8:55p
  41. 46 - 14

    Two Point Rush Completed

    Thunderbird3rd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Thunderbird - Rushed for a 2Pt Conversion. THS 46, IHS 14
    Posted @ 8:55p
  42. 46 - 14

    Punt

    Thunderbird3rd Quarter Under a minute
    Independence has punted to Thunderbird. Thunderbird has the ball on their own 47-yard line. THS 46, IHS 14
    Posted @ 8:56p
  43. 46 - 14

    End of 3rd Quarter

    4th Quarter
    THS 46, IHS 14
    Posted @ 8:57p
  44. 52 - 14

    Passing Touchdown

    Thunderbird4th Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Thunderbird - #2 JP Stewart 60 Yd pass completed to #3 Davelle Peterson for a TD. THS 52, IHS 14
    Posted @ 9:02p
  45. 52 - 20

    Rushing Touchdown

    Independence4th Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Independence - #8 Daniel Rodriguez with a 30 Yd Rushing TD. THS 52, IHS 20
    Posted @ 9:11p
  46. 52 - 20

    Rushing Two Point Conversion Failed

    Independence4th Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Independence - 2Pt Conversion Failed. THS 52, IHS 20
    Posted @ 9:12p

  47. Commentary

    4th Quarter
    Always fun at a high school football game.
    Posted @ 9:26p
  48. 52 - 20

    End of Game

    Final
    THS 52, IHS 20
    Posted @ 9:26p

Players of the Game

Thunderbird (25-26)

Thunderbird has not selected any Players of the Game.

Independence (25-26)

Congratulations to #9 Thomas Kpakra (overall) and #51 Christopher Estrada (offensive) for being selected the Independence Football Players of the Game.

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Thunderbird @ Independence Football Game Info

Fri., Sep. 12, 2025 @ 7p
Independence High School
The Independence (Glendale, AZ) varsity football team lost Friday's home non-conference game against Thunderbird (Phoenix, AZ) by a score of 52-20.

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Rankings & Records

Thunderbird (25-26)

NationalAZDiv.
5,1119218
OverallRegionHomeAwayWin %Region %PFPA
6-20-23-13-1.750.000297210

Independence (25-26)

NationalAZDiv.
9,72215134
OverallRegionHomeAwayWin %Region %PFPA
1-61-11-30-3.143.500114327

Team Scoring Averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4OT1Final
Thunderbird		10.19.99.96.08.037.1
Independence		1.81.81.85.5-16.3

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Team Stat Comparison

ThunderbirdIndependence
155.3Rushing Yards Per Game125.0
190.0Passing Yards Per Game105.3
185.8Receiving Yards Per Game107.1
345.3Total Yards Per Game230.3
55.0Tackles Per Game47.9
1.1Sacks Per Game1.5
24.8Points Per Game4.1

Team Leaders

ThunderbirdIndependenceNational Avg.
#21 Melakye Little46.9Rushing Yards Per Game#9 Thomas Kpakra90.613.2
#2 JP Stewart190.0Passing Yards Per Game#1 Aaron Navarro107.713.9
#5 Daryl Little132.0Receiving Yards Per Game#8 Daniel Rodriguez79.910.6
#2 JP Stewart201.8Total Yards Per Game#8 Daniel Rodriguez98.628.3
7/40 Hunter Donathan5.5Tackles Per Game#3 Kesean Wright8.02.7
#55 Sean Cosgrove0.4Sacks Per Game#88 Elijah May0.60.3
#5 Daryl Little9.3Points Per Game#8 Daniel Rodriguez2.42.2

Common Opponents

SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.
Thunderbird2-1Independence0-3
DateAwayHomeResultDateAwayHomeResult
8/29/25Moon ValleyThunderbird(W) 42-610/24/25IndependenceMoon Valley
9/18/25ThunderbirdGreenway(W) 43-4210/30/25IndependenceGreenway
10/3/25ThunderbirdNorthwest Christian(L) 63-348/29/25IndependenceNorthwest Christian(L) 42-15
10/16/25ThunderbirdParadise Honors9/26/25Paradise HonorsIndependence(L) 39-0
10/24/25ALA - West FoothillsThunderbird9/19/25IndependenceALA - West Foothills(L) 47-22

Record Breakdown

Thunderbird (25-26)

Independence (25-26)
6-2
Overall
1-6
0-2
League
1-1
6-0
Non-League
0-5
1-0
Head to Head
0-1
2-1
Common Opponent
0-3
3-1
Home
1-3
3-1
Away
0-3
0-0
Neutral
0-0
0-0
Playoff
0-0
6-2
In-State
1-6
0-0
Out-of-State
0-0