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Willow CanyonCactus
Wildcats
14
Cobras
21

The Cactus (Glendale, AZ) varsity football team won Friday's home playoff game against Willow Canyon (Surprise, AZ) by a score of 21-14.

This game is a part of the "2022 AIA State Football Championships (Arizona) - Conference 5A" tournament.

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Willow Canyon0140014
Cactus867021
Final score provided by J. Rasmussen.
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Box Score Stats

Willow Canyon (22-23)

Cactus (22-23)
55
Total Plays
37
12
First Downs
7
3
Penalties
14
30
Penalty Yards
101

Game Stats

Willow Canyon (22-23)

Cactus (22-23)

Willow Canyon

Passing

#Athlete NameCAttYdsC%AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
Team Totals4651.66712.893.1
3Drew Church (Sr)1131.0003.097.9
15Calvin Mathews (Jr)3548.60016.092.1
Cactus

Passing

#Athlete NameCAttYdsC%AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
Team Totals916193.56221.4124180.5
2N. Boncore-montoya (So)11471.00047.0137.5
3Rudy Gonzales (Sr)815146.53318.3124169.7
Willow Canyon

Rushing

#Athlete NameCarYdsAvgLng100+TD
Team Totals361163.212
2Brady Ferris (Sr)271395.112
3Drew Church (Sr)1-3-3.00
5Roman Thuyns (So)5-13-2.60
15Calvin Mathews (Jr)2-6-3.00
85Landon Borders (Jr)1-1-1.00
Cactus

Rushing

#Athlete NameCarYdsAvgLng100+TD
Team Totals21301.42501
1Will Galvan (Sr)4-5-1.3301
3Rudy Gonzales (Sr)5-16-3.250
4Polo Banuelos (Sr)7-3-0.410
7Damian Jiles (Sr)3124.050
Willow Canyon

Receiving

#Athlete NameRecYdsAvgLngTD
Team Totals45112.8
5Adair Blue (Sr)24221.0
44Dominic Jewell (Sr)166.0
85Landon Borders (Jr)133.0
Cactus

Receiving

#Athlete NameRecYdsAvgLngTD
Team Totals819324.1471
1Will Galvan (Sr)39331.047
2N. Boncore-montoya (So)26532.5411
4Polo Banuelos (Sr)33511.716

Offensive Fumbles and Pancake Blocks

Willow Canyon has not entered any offensive fumbles and pancake blocks stats.
Cactus

Offensive Fumbles and Pancake Blocks

#Athlete NameFumLostPnk Blk
Team Totals22
3Rudy Gonzales (Sr)11
4Polo Banuelos (Sr)11
Willow Canyon

All Purpose Yards

#Athlete NameRushRecKRPRIRTotal
Team Totals11651778252
2Brady Ferris (Sr)13944183
3Drew Church (Sr)-33330
5Adair Blue (Sr)4242
5Roman Thuyns (So)-13-13
15Calvin Mathews (Jr)-6-6
44Dominic Jewell (Sr)6814
85Landon Borders (Jr)-132
Cactus

All Purpose Yards

#Athlete NameRushRecKRPRIRTotal
Team Totals301937680379
1Will Galvan (Sr)-59388
2N. Boncore-montoya (So)6535100
3Rudy Gonzales (Sr)-16-16
4Polo Banuelos (Sr)-3354180153
7Damian Jiles (Sr)1212
Willow Canyon

Total Yards

#Athlete NameRushPassRecTotal
Team Totals1165151167
2Brady Ferris (Sr)139139
3Drew Church (Sr)-330
5Adair Blue (Sr)4242
5Roman Thuyns (So)-13-13
15Calvin Mathews (Jr)-64842
44Dominic Jewell (Sr)66
85Landon Borders (Jr)-132
Cactus

Total Yards

#Athlete NameRushPassRecTotal
Team Totals30193193223
1Will Galvan (Sr)-59388
2N. Boncore-montoya (So)4765112
3Rudy Gonzales (Sr)-16146130
4Polo Banuelos (Sr)-33532
7Damian Jiles (Sr)1212
Willow Canyon

Tackles

#Athlete NameSoloAsstTot TcklsTFL
Team Totals1711282.0
0Austin Rhodes (Jr)3141.0
3Drew Church (Sr)11
4Paul Petersen (Sr)336
21William Norton (So)112
44Dominic Jewell (Sr)224
53Matt Spurlin (Sr)426
56Brady Alfonso (Sr)2241.0
60Joshua Macon (Sr)11
Cactus

Tackles

#Athlete NameSoloAsstTot TcklsTFL
Team Totals2664907.0
0Jayson Burkhard (Fr)11
1Will Galvan (Sr)2571.0
2N. Boncore-montoya (So)369
4Polo Banuelos (Sr)224
6Matai Carter (Sr)123
8D'avion Murtagh (Sr)112
15G. Rodriguez (So)66
22John Jones (So)22
24Tovia Vito (Sr)3691.0
31Peyton Crawford (Sr)336
53Jose Mora (Sr)235
54Kadin Huisinga (Jr)145
57Raymond Jones (Jr)134
58Dom Solano (Sr)59144.0
75Aman Fears (So)235
90Jimmy Martinez (Sr)881.0
Willow Canyon

Sacks

#Athlete NameSacksYdlHurs
Team Totals1.0
21William Norton (So).5
56Brady Alfonso (Sr).5
Cactus

Sacks

#Athlete NameSacksYdlHurs
Team Totals5.027
24Tovia Vito (Sr)1.09
58Dom Solano (Sr)3.011
75Aman Fears (So)1.07
Willow Canyon

Defensive Statistics

#Athlete NameIntInt YdsAvgPDFmb RecFR YdsCausBlk PntsBlk FGs
Team Totals284.0311
3Drew Church (Sr)1
7Bryson Wilke (Sr)1
9Thomas Gilbert (So)1
21William Norton (So)1
25M. Simmons (Jr)11
44Dominic Jewell (Sr)188.0
Cactus

Defensive Statistics

#Athlete NameIntInt YdsAvgPDFmb RecFR YdsCausBlk PntsBlk FGs
Team Totals11302
1Will Galvan (Sr)11
2N. Boncore-montoya (So)1
4Polo Banuelos (Sr)130
Willow Canyon

Kickoffs

#Athlete NameKOYdsAvgLngTB
Team Totals317056.7601
7Bryson Wilke (Sr)317056.7601
Cactus

Kickoffs

#Athlete NameKOYdsAvgLngTB
Team Totals419649.055
90Jimmy Martinez (Sr)419649.055
Willow Canyon

Punts

#Athlete NamePYdsAvgLngIn 20
Team Totals620834.7412
7Bryson Wilke (Sr)620834.7412
Cactus

Punts

#Athlete NamePYdsAvgLngIn 20
Team Totals210050.051
4Polo Banuelos (Sr)210050.051
Willow Canyon

Kickoff and Punt Returns

#Athlete NameKO RetsYdsAvgLngP RetsYdsAvgLngFCKR Yds
Team Totals47719.33277
2Brady Ferris (Sr)24422.03244
3Drew Church (Sr)23316.51833
Cactus

Kickoff and Punt Returns

#Athlete NameKO RetsYdsAvgLngP RetsYdsAvgLngFCKR Yds
Team Totals27638.04128040.080156
2N. Boncore-montoya (So)13535.03535
4Polo Banuelos (Sr)14141.04128040.080121
Willow Canyon

Points

#Athlete NameTDsTD PtsConvSKick PtsTot Pts
Team Totals212214
2Brady Ferris (Sr)21212
85Landon Borders (Jr)22
Cactus

Points

#Athlete NameTDsTD PtsConvSKick PtsTot Pts
Team Totals3182121
1Will Galvan (Sr)1628
2N. Boncore-montoya (So)166
4Polo Banuelos (Sr)166
20Aryn Prinz (Fr)11

PATs and Field Goals

Willow Canyon has not entered any pats and field goals stats.
Cactus

PATs and Field Goals

#Athlete NamePATAtt%FGAtt%LngTot Pts
Team Totals12.51
20Aryn Prinz (Fr)12.51
Willow Canyon

Touchdowns

#Athlete NameTD RushTD RecTD FRTD IRTD PRTD KORTotal
Team Totals22
2Brady Ferris (Sr)22
Cactus

Touchdowns

#Athlete NameTD RushTD RecTD FRTD IRTD PRTD KORTotal
Team Totals1113
1Will Galvan (Sr)11
2N. Boncore-montoya (So)11
4Polo Banuelos (Sr)11
Willow Canyon

Conversions

#Athlete NameC RushC RecTotal
Team Totals11
85Landon Borders (Jr)11
Cactus

Conversions

#Athlete NameC RushC RecTotal
Team Totals11
1Will Galvan (Sr)11
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Recap Video

Game Story

Arizona High School Football - Cactus nips Willow Canyon

November 18, 2022: Glendale, AZ 85306

The Cactus Cobras (Glendale, AZ) football nudged the visiting Willow Canyon Wildcats (Surprise, AZ), 21-14 in Friday's non-league bout.

In their next game, the Cobras clash with the Horizon Huskies (Scottsdale, AZ) in a non-league bout, on Friday, November 25. Cactus will attempt to move on its 8-3 season record. The Huskies enter the bout with a 7-4 record after their 49-0 non-league win over Gilbert (Gilbert, AZ).

Joseph RasmussenCobras Reporter
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  1. Check In

    0 - 0 The scorer has checked in. WCHS 0, Cactus 0
    Posted @ 8p

  2. Commentary

    Venue moved to Apollo High School.
    Posted @ 8:01p
  3. 0 - 0

    Start of Game

    Willow Canyon1st Quarter
    Willow Canyon kicking off to Cactus.
    Posted @ 8:29p
  4. 0 - 0

    Update

    Cactus1st Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Cactus - 1st down, ~11 minutes to go, ball on Willow Canyon's 40-yard line. WCHS 0, Cactus 0
    Posted @ 8:30p
  5. 0 - 0

    Turnover on Downs

    Willow Canyon1st Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Cactus has turned possession over on downs. Willow Canyon has the ball on their own 34-yard line. WCHS 0, Cactus 0
    Posted @ 8:33p
  6. 0 - 0

    Punt

    Cactus1st Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Willow Canyon has punted to Cactus. Cactus has the ball. WCHS 0, Cactus 0
    Posted @ 8:36p
  7. 0 - 6

    Kick Return Touchdown

    Cactus1st Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Cactus - Kick Return for a TD. WCHS 0, Cactus 6
    Posted @ 8:37p
  8. 0 - 8

    Two Point Rush Completed

    Cactus1st Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Cactus - Rushed for a 2Pt Conversion. WCHS 0, Cactus 8
    Posted @ 8:37p
  9. 0 - 8

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Willow Canyon1st Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Cactus kicked off to Willow Canyon. Willow Canyon has the ball on their own 36-yard line. WCHS 0, Cactus 8
    Posted @ 8:39p
  10. 0 - 8

    Update

    Willow Canyon1st Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Willow Canyon - 1st down, ~5 minutes to go, ball on Cactus' 32-yard line. WCHS 0, Cactus 8
    Posted @ 8:44p
  11. 0 - 8

    Missed FG

    Cactus1st Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Willow Canyon turned over possession on a missed field goal. Cactus has the ball on their own 3-yard line. WCHS 0, Cactus 8
    Posted @ 8:50p
  12. 0 - 8

    Interception

    Willow Canyon1st Quarter Under a minute
    Willow Canyon intercepts a Cactus pass and has the ball on Cactus' 34-yard line. WCHS 0, Cactus 8
    Posted @ 8:55p
  13. 0 - 8

    End of 1st Quarter

    2nd Quarter
    WCHS 0, Cactus 8
    Posted @ 8:57p
  14. 6 - 8

    Rushing Touchdown

    Willow Canyon2nd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Willow Canyon - Rushing TD. WCHS 6, Cactus 8
    Posted @ 9:01p
  15. 6 - 8

    Rushing Two Point Conversion Failed

    Willow Canyon2nd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Willow Canyon - 2Pt Conversion Failed. WCHS 6, Cactus 8
    Posted @ 9:01p
  16. 6 - 8

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Cactus2nd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Willow Canyon kicked off to Cactus. Cactus has the ball on their own 20-yard line. WCHS 6, Cactus 8
    Posted @ 9:03p
  17. 6 - 8

    Update

    Cactus2nd Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Cactus - 1st down, ~10 minutes to go, ball on Willow Canyon's 41-yard line. WCHS 6, Cactus 8
    Posted @ 9:06p
  18. 6 - 14

    Passing Touchdown

    Cactus2nd Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Cactus - Pass completed for a TD. WCHS 6, Cactus 14
    Posted @ 9:07p
  19. 6 - 14

    Missed Point After

    Cactus2nd Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Cactus - PAT Missed. WCHS 6, Cactus 14
    Posted @ 9:07p
  20. 6 - 14

    Update

    Willow Canyon2nd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Willow Canyon - 1st down, ~8 minutes to go, ball on their own 39-yard line. WCHS 6, Cactus 14
    Posted @ 9:11p
  21. 6 - 14

    Punt

    Cactus2nd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Willow Canyon has punted to Cactus. Cactus has the ball on their own 21-yard line. WCHS 6, Cactus 14
    Posted @ 9:15p
  22. 6 - 14

    Interception

    Willow Canyon2nd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Willow Canyon intercepts a Cactus pass and has the ball on Cactus' 27-yard line. WCHS 6, Cactus 14
    Posted @ 9:22p
  23. 12 - 14

    Rushing Touchdown

    Willow Canyon2nd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Willow Canyon - Rushing TD. WCHS 12, Cactus 14
    Posted @ 9:25p
  24. 14 - 14

    Two Point Pass Completed

    Willow Canyon2nd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Willow Canyon - Pass completed for a 2Pt Conversion. WCHS 14, Cactus 14
    Posted @ 9:25p
  25. 14 - 14

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Cactus2nd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Willow Canyon kicked off to Cactus. Cactus has the ball on their own 46-yard line. WCHS 14, Cactus 14
    Posted @ 9:27p
  26. 14 - 14

    Fumble Recovery

    Willow Canyon2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Willow Canyon recovered a fumble by Cactus and has the ball on their own 38-yard line. WCHS 14, Cactus 14
    Posted @ 9:30p

  27. Commentary

    2nd Quarter
    Delay for Cactus injury.
    Posted @ 9:36p
  28. 14 - 14

    Big Play - Sack

    Cactus2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Cactus with a sack. Willow Canyon has the ball on their own 50-yard line. WCHS 14, Cactus 14
    Posted @ 9:38p
  29. 14 - 14

    Halftime

    Halftime
    WCHS 14, Cactus 14
    We noticed it's halftime, please enjoy this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    Posted @ 9:38p
  30. 14 - 14

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Cactus3rd Quarter
    Cactus to kick off to Willow Canyon.
    Posted @ 10:04p
  31. 14 - 14

    Update

    Willow Canyon3rd Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Willow Canyon - 2nd down, ~10 minutes to go, ball on Cactus' 33-yard line. WCHS 14, Cactus 14
    Posted @ 10:07p
  32. 14 - 14

    Fumble Recovery

    Cactus3rd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Cactus recovered a fumble by Willow Canyon and has the ball on Willow Canyon's 37-yard line. WCHS 14, Cactus 14
    Posted @ 10:08p
  33. 14 - 14

    Punt

    Willow Canyon3rd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Cactus has punted to Willow Canyon. Willow Canyon has the ball on their own 22-yard line. WCHS 14, Cactus 14
    Posted @ 10:15p
  34. 14 - 14

    Punt

    Cactus3rd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Willow Canyon has punted to Cactus. Cactus has the ball on Willow Canyon's 50-yard line. WCHS 14, Cactus 14
    Posted @ 10:17p
  35. 14 - 14

    Update

    Cactus3rd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Cactus - 1st down, ~3 minutes to go, ball on Willow Canyon's 14-yard line. WCHS 14, Cactus 14
    Posted @ 10:18p
  36. 14 - 20

    Rushing Touchdown

    Cactus3rd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Cactus - Rushing TD. WCHS 14, Cactus 20
    Posted @ 10:19p
  37. 14 - 21

    Made Point After

    Cactus3rd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Cactus - PAT Good. WCHS 14, Cactus 21
    Posted @ 10:19p
  38. 14 - 21

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Willow Canyon3rd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Cactus kicked off to Willow Canyon. Willow Canyon has the ball on their own 28-yard line. WCHS 14, Cactus 21
    Posted @ 10:23p
  39. 14 - 21

    Punt

    Cactus3rd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Willow Canyon has punted to Cactus. Cactus has the ball. WCHS 14, Cactus 21
    Posted @ 10:26p
  40. 14 - 21

    Fumble Recovery

    Willow Canyon3rd Quarter Under a minute
    Willow Canyon recovered a fumble by Cactus and has the ball on their own 44-yard line. WCHS 14, Cactus 21
    Posted @ 10:26p
  41. 14 - 21

    End of 3rd Quarter

    4th Quarter
    WCHS 14, Cactus 21
    Posted @ 10:27p
  42. 14 - 21

    Punt

    Cactus4th Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Willow Canyon has punted to Cactus. Cactus has the ball on their own 14-yard line. WCHS 14, Cactus 21
    Posted @ 10:33p
  43. 14 - 21

    Punt

    Willow Canyon4th Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Cactus has punted to Willow Canyon. Willow Canyon has the ball on their own 20-yard line. WCHS 14, Cactus 21
    Posted @ 10:39p
  44. 14 - 21

    Big Play - Sack

    Cactus4th Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Cactus with a sack. WCHS 14, Cactus 21
    Posted @ 10:45p
  45. 14 - 21

    Punt

    Cactus4th Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Willow Canyon has punted to Cactus. Cactus has the ball on their own 15-yard line. WCHS 14, Cactus 21
    Posted @ 10:48p
  46. 14 - 21

    Update

    Cactus4th Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Cactus - 1st down, ~2 minutes to go, ball on Willow Canyon's 30-yard line. WCHS 14, Cactus 21
    Posted @ 10:49p
  47. 14 - 21

    End of Game

    Final
    WCHS 14, Cactus 21
    Posted @ 10:58p

Highlight Videos

  • Play video icon Joshua Macon's highlights Cactus High School 0:15
  • Play video icon Landon Borders's highlights Cactus High School 0:12

Game Photos

Photos by Steve Paynter

Players of the Game

Willow Canyon (22-23)

Congratulations to #44 Dominic Jewell (overall), #2 Brady Ferris (offensive), #4 Paul Petersen (defensive) and #66 Ryan Carter (special teams) for being selected the Willow Canyon Football Players of the Game.

Cactus (22-23)

Cactus has not selected any Players of the Game.

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    Game got moved to Apollo High HS due to light issues. 8pm start time

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    Score?

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    The game just started.

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    Update?

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Rankings & Records

Willow Canyon (22-23)

AZDiv.
6416
OverallSectionHomeAwayWin %Section %PFPA
7-34-14-03-3.700.800294158

Cactus (22-23)

AZDiv.
194
OverallSectionHomeAwayWin %Section %PFPA
10-44-06-14-3.7141.000334306

Team Scoring Averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Willow Canyon		3.83.48.42.629.4
Cactus		5.85.35.15.523.9

Willow Canyon Videos

  • Play video icon Willow Canyon football highlights Thuyns to Borders...TD! 0:17
  • Play video icon Recap: Willow Canyon vs. Ironwood 2022 1:55

Cactus Videos

  • Play video icon Recap: Cactus vs. Horizon 2022 2:41
  • Play video icon Recap: Cactus vs. Willow Canyon 2022 2:34

Team Stat Comparison

Willow CanyonCactus
184.5Rushing Yards Per Game133.3
62.3Passing Yards Per Game179.4
246.8Total Yards Per Game312.6
41.9Tackles Per Game68.5
1.9Sacks Per Game3.4
26.4Points Per Game23.4

Team Leaders

Willow CanyonCactusNational Avg.
#2 Brady Ferris133.1Rushing Yards Per Game#7 Damian Jiles93.221.0
#15 Calvin Mathews72.0Passing Yards Per Game#3 Rudy Gonzales155.851.8
#2 Brady Ferris138.1Total Yards Per Game#3 Rudy Gonzales145.937.0
#11 Braxton Vinson7.8Tackles Per Game#14 Jordan Davis7.62.8
#60 Keaton Semendoff1.0Sacks Per Game#58 Dom Solano2.00.2
#2 Brady Ferris11.8Points Per Game#1 Will Galvan7.32.2

Record Breakdown

Willow Canyon (22-23)

Cactus (22-23)
7-3
Overall
10-4
4-1
League
4-0
3-1
Non-League
3-3
0-1
Head to Head
1-0
0-0
Common Opponent
0-0
4-0
Home
6-1
3-3
Away
4-3
0-0
Neutral
0-0
0-1
Playoff
3-1
7-3
In-State
10-4
0-0
Out-of-State
0-0