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Desert MountainCactus
Wolves
37
Cobras
13

The Cactus (Glendale, AZ) varsity football team lost Thursday's home non-conference game against Desert Mountain (Scottsdale, AZ) by a score of 37-13.

Game Details: Cactus High School

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Desert Mountain7149737
Cactus060713
Final score provided by S. Stanford.
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Box Score Stats

Desert Mountain (23-24)

Cactus (23-24)
58
Total Plays
44
13
First Downs
7
17
Penalties
8
125
Penalty Yards
46

Game Stats

Desert Mountain (23-24)

Cactus (23-24)

Desert Mountain

Passing

#Athlete NameCAttYdsC%AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
Team Totals1428154.50011.02350.9
12Brady Mcdonough (Sr)1326156.50012.02354.8
13Grant Garduno (Fr)12-2.500-2.056.3
Cactus

Passing

#Athlete NameCAttYdsC%AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
Team Totals132882.4646.3132525.6
8Antonio Casias (So)112483.4587.5132529.0
9B. Lagafuaina (Sr)24-1.500-0.5056.3
Desert Mountain

Rushing

#Athlete NameCarYdsAvgLng100+TD
Team Totals291736.012
6Max Shefrin (Sr)231386.012
37Cameron Terry (Jr)6355.80
Cactus

Rushing

#Athlete NameCarYdsAvgLng100+TD
Team Totals16-20-1.3140
5Tevin Marrufo (So)2-4-2.0-10
8Antonio Casias (So)620.3140
9B. Lagafuaina (Sr)5-4-0.890
Desert Mountain

Receiving

#Athlete NameRecYdsAvgLngTD
Team Totals1415411.02
1Dillon Hipp (Sr)25427.0
3Dylan Tapley (Sr)22010.01
4Jack Freeburg (Sr)3165.3
6Max Shefrin (Sr)33511.7
16Journey Solomon (Jr)3268.7
33T. Cumberland (So)133.01
Cactus

Receiving

#Athlete NameRecYdsAvgLngTD
Team Totals13826.3251
2N. Boncore-montoya (Jr)7304.3251
Desert Mountain

Offensive Fumbles and Pancake Blocks

#Athlete NameFumLostPnk Blk
Team Totals11
6Max Shefrin (Sr)11
Cactus

Offensive Fumbles and Pancake Blocks

#Athlete NameFumLostPnk Blk
Team Totals2
9B. Lagafuaina (Sr)1
Desert Mountain

All Purpose Yards

#Athlete NameRushRecKRPRIRTotal
Team Totals173154104431
1Dillon Hipp (Sr)5454
2Santana Wilson (Sr)4545
3Dylan Tapley (Sr)2020
4Jack Freeburg (Sr)1616
6Max Shefrin (Sr)13835173
16Journey Solomon (Jr)264167
20Will Saba (Sr)1818
33T. Cumberland (So)33
37Cameron Terry (Jr)3535
Cactus

All Purpose Yards

#Athlete NameRushRecKRPRIRTotal
Team Totals-2082598634241
2N. Boncore-montoya (Jr)305986175
4Gabriel Sotelo (Jr)3434
5Tevin Marrufo (So)-4-4
8Antonio Casias (So)22
9B. Lagafuaina (Sr)-40-4
Desert Mountain

Total Yards

#Athlete NameRushPassRecTotal
Team Totals173154154327
1Dillon Hipp (Sr)5454
3Dylan Tapley (Sr)2020
4Jack Freeburg (Sr)1616
6Max Shefrin (Sr)13835173
12Brady Mcdonough (Sr)156156
13Grant Garduno (Fr)-2-2
16Journey Solomon (Jr)2626
33T. Cumberland (So)33
37Cameron Terry (Jr)3535
Cactus

Total Yards

#Athlete NameRushPassRecTotal
Team Totals-20828262
2N. Boncore-montoya (Jr)3030
5Tevin Marrufo (So)-4-4
8Antonio Casias (So)28385
9B. Lagafuaina (Sr)-4-1-5
Desert Mountain

Tackles

#Athlete NameSoloAsstTot TcklsTFL
Team Totals18193714.0
1Dillon Hipp (Sr)11
2Santana Wilson (Sr)22
5Ryan Mcdonough (So)2241.0
6Max Shefrin (Sr)1232.0
7Brody Olson (Jr)22.5
14Elijah Mears (Sr)11
19Elijah Banquil (Jr)112.5
21Lucas Blumling (Jr)2351.0
30Jeneral Solomon (Fr)222.0
32R. Robinson (Jr)11.5
33T. Cumberland (So)1341.5
34C. Atherton (Sr)3251.5
55Colton Borodkin (Sr)2353.5
Cactus

Tackles

#Athlete NameSoloAsstTot TcklsTFL
Team Totals2455792.0
2N. Boncore-montoya (Jr)123
4Gabriel Sotelo (Jr)22
5Tevin Marrufo (So)11
6Deven Caleb (Jr)33
7Talon Staggs (Jr)279
8Antonio Casias (So)213
9B. Lagafuaina (Sr)246
22John Jones (Jr)156
40P. Huisinga (Jr)11
52X. Gonzales (Sr)112
54Kadin Huisinga (Sr)610161.0
57Raymond Jones (Sr)41014
73Ethan Lucas (Sr)1231.0
Desert Mountain

Sacks

#Athlete NameSacksYdlHurs
Team Totals7.0
6Max Shefrin (Sr).5
19Elijah Banquil (Jr).5
30Jeneral Solomon (Fr)2.0
32R. Robinson (Jr).5
33T. Cumberland (So).5
34C. Atherton (Sr)1.0
55Colton Borodkin (Sr)2.0
Cactus

Sacks

#Athlete NameSacksYdlHurs
Team Totals7
7Talon Staggs (Jr)1
22John Jones (Jr)3
52X. Gonzales (Sr)1
53Chuy Diaz (So)1
54Kadin Huisinga (Sr)1
Desert Mountain

Defensive Statistics

#Athlete NameIntInt YdsAvgPDFmb RecFR YdsCausBlk PntsBlk FGs
Team Totals39
7Brody Olson (Jr)13
14Elijah Mears (Sr)11
19Elijah Banquil (Jr)2
21Lucas Blumling (Jr)12
34C. Atherton (Sr)1
Cactus

Defensive Statistics

#Athlete NameIntInt YdsAvgPDFmb RecFR YdsCausBlk PntsBlk FGs
Team Totals33411.31112
4Gabriel Sotelo (Jr)23417.0
9B. Lagafuaina (Sr)100.0
54Kadin Huisinga (Sr)11
57Raymond Jones (Sr)11
73Ethan Lucas (Sr)1
Desert Mountain

Kickoffs

#Athlete NameKOYdsAvgLngTB
Team Totals633055.0641
26Alex Weeks (Jr)633055.0641
Cactus

Kickoffs

#Athlete NameKOYdsAvgLngTB
Team Totals420250.554
2N. Boncore-montoya (Jr)14040.040
20Aryn Prinz (So)316254.054
Desert Mountain

Punts

#Athlete NamePYdsAvgLngIn 20
Team Totals28542.5471
28Tyler Stanford (Jr)28542.5471
Cactus

Punts

#Athlete NamePYdsAvgLngIn 20
Team Totals518236.4431
2N. Boncore-montoya (Jr)518236.4431
Desert Mountain

Kickoff and Punt Returns

#Athlete NameKO RetsYdsAvgLngP RetsYdsAvgLngFCKR Yds
Team Totals310434.745104
2Santana Wilson (Sr)14545.04545
16Journey Solomon (Jr)14141.04141
20Will Saba (Sr)11818.01818
Cactus

Kickoff and Punt Returns

#Athlete NameKO RetsYdsAvgLngP RetsYdsAvgLngFCKR Yds
Team Totals45914.82728643.080145
2N. Boncore-montoya (Jr)45914.82728643.080145
Desert Mountain

Points

#Athlete NameTDsTD PtsConvSKick PtsTot Pts
Team Totals424529
3Dylan Tapley (Sr)166
6Max Shefrin (Sr)21212
26Alex Weeks (Jr)55
33T. Cumberland (So)166
Cactus

Points

#Athlete NameTDsTD PtsConvSKick PtsTot Pts
Team Totals212113
2N. Boncore-montoya (Jr)21212
20Aryn Prinz (So)11
Desert Mountain

PATs and Field Goals

#Athlete NamePATAtt%FGAtt%LngTot Pts
Team Totals551.05
26Alex Weeks (Jr)551.05
Cactus

PATs and Field Goals

#Athlete NamePATAtt%FGAtt%LngTot Pts
Team Totals111.01
20Aryn Prinz (So)111.01
Desert Mountain

Touchdowns

#Athlete NameTD RushTD RecTD FRTD IRTD PRTD KORTotal
Team Totals224
3Dylan Tapley (Sr)11
6Max Shefrin (Sr)22
33T. Cumberland (So)11
Cactus

Touchdowns

#Athlete NameTD RushTD RecTD FRTD IRTD PRTD KORTotal
Team Totals112
2N. Boncore-montoya (Jr)112

Game Story

Arizona High School Football - Desert Mountain topples Cactus

September 14, 2023: Glendale, AZ 85306

The Desert Mountain Wolves (Scottsdale, AZ) football defeated the host Cactus Cobras (Glendale, AZ), 37-13 in Thursday's non-league bout.

In their next game, the Wolves face the Campo Verde Coyotes (Gilbert, AZ) in a non-league bout, on Friday, September 22. Desert Mountain will attempt to move on its 4-0 season record. The Coyotes enter the bout with a 1-3 record after their 45-28 non-league loss to Highland (Gilbert, AZ).

The Cobras (2-2) will now prepare for their bout against Peoria (Peoria, AZ). The Panthers enter the non-league bout with a 3-1 record. In their last bout, Peoria defeated Sierra Linda (Phoenix, AZ), 43-7, in a non-league bout.

Joseph RasmussenWolves Reporter
Scott StanfordCobras Reporter
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  1. Check In

    1st Quarter
    0 - 0 The scorer has checked in. DMHS 0, Cactus 0
    Posted @ 7:02p
  2. 0 - 0

    Punt

    Desert Mountain1st Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Cactus has punted to Desert Mountain. Desert Mountain has the ball on Cactus' 46-yard line. DMHS 0, Cactus 0
    Posted @ 7:04p
  3. 6 - 0

    Rushing Touchdown

    Desert Mountain1st Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Desert Mountain - Rushing TD. DMHS 6, Cactus 0
    Posted @ 7:06p
  4. 7 - 0

    Made Point After

    Desert Mountain1st Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Desert Mountain - PAT Good. DMHS 7, Cactus 0
    Posted @ 7:06p
  5. 7 - 0

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Cactus1st Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Desert Mountain kicked off to Cactus. Cactus has the ball on their own 20-yard line. DMHS 7, Cactus 0
    Posted @ 7:08p
  6. 7 - 0

    Punt

    Desert Mountain1st Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Cactus has punted to Desert Mountain. Desert Mountain has the ball on their own 48-yard line. DMHS 7, Cactus 0
    Posted @ 7:11p
  7. 7 - 0

    Turnover on Downs

    Cactus1st Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Desert Mountain has turned possession over on downs. Cactus has the ball on their own 34-yard line. DMHS 7, Cactus 0
    Posted @ 7:18p
  8. 7 - 0

    Punt

    Desert Mountain1st Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Cactus has punted to Desert Mountain. Desert Mountain has the ball on their own 10-yard line. DMHS 7, Cactus 0
    Posted @ 7:21p
  9. 7 - 0

    Interception

    Cactus1st Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Cactus - #9 Braiden Lagafuaina intercepts a Desert Mountain pass and has the ball on Desert Mountain's 42-yard line. DMHS 7, Cactus 0
    Posted @ 7:24p
  10. 7 - 0

    End of 1st Quarter

    2nd Quarter
    DMHS 7, Cactus 0
    Posted @ 7:25p
  11. 7 - 6

    Passing Touchdown

    Cactus2nd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Cactus - Pass completed for a TD. DMHS 7, Cactus 6
    Posted @ 7:31p
  12. 7 - 6

    Rushing Two Point Conversion Failed

    Cactus2nd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Cactus - 2Pt Conversion Failed. DMHS 7, Cactus 6
    Posted @ 7:31p
  13. 7 - 6

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Desert Mountain2nd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Cactus kicked off to Desert Mountain. Desert Mountain has the ball on their own 35-yard line. DMHS 7, Cactus 6
    Posted @ 7:33p
  14. 7 - 6

    Update

    Desert Mountain2nd Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Desert Mountain - 2nd down, ~10 minutes to go, ball on Cactus' 26-yard line. DMHS 7, Cactus 6
    Posted @ 7:38p
  15. 7 - 6

    Red Zone Alert

    Desert Mountain2nd Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Desert Mountain is inside Cactus' 20. DMHS 7, Cactus 6
    Posted @ 7:39p
  16. 13 - 6

    Passing Touchdown

    Desert Mountain2nd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Desert Mountain - Pass completed for a TD. DMHS 13, Cactus 6
    Posted @ 7:45p
  17. 14 - 6

    Made Point After

    Desert Mountain2nd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Desert Mountain - PAT Good. DMHS 14, Cactus 6
    Posted @ 7:45p
  18. 14 - 6

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Cactus2nd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Desert Mountain kicked off to Cactus. Cactus has the ball on their own 9-yard line. DMHS 14, Cactus 6
    Posted @ 7:47p
  19. 14 - 6

    Punt

    Desert Mountain2nd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Cactus has punted to Desert Mountain. Desert Mountain has the ball on Cactus' 15-yard line. DMHS 14, Cactus 6
    Posted @ 7:55p
  20. 20 - 6

    Passing Touchdown

    Desert Mountain2nd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Desert Mountain - Pass completed to #33 Tony Cumberland for a TD. DMHS 20, Cactus 6
    Posted @ 8p
  21. 21 - 6

    Made Point After

    Desert Mountain2nd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Desert Mountain - PAT Good. DMHS 21, Cactus 6
    Posted @ 8p
  22. 21 - 6

    Update

    Cactus2nd Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Cactus - 2nd down, ~1 minute to go, ball on their own 27-yard line. DMHS 21, Cactus 6
    Posted @ 8:06p
  23. 21 - 6

    Interception

    Desert Mountain2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Desert Mountain - #14 Elijah Mears intercepts a Cactus pass. DMHS 21, Cactus 6
    Posted @ 8:06p
  24. 21 - 6

    Interception

    Cactus2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Cactus - #4 Gabriel Sotelo intercepts a Desert Mountain pass and has the ball on their own 33-yard line. DMHS 21, Cactus 6
    Posted @ 8:08p
  25. 21 - 6

    Halftime

    Halftime
    DMHS 21, Cactus 6
    We noticed it's halftime, please enjoy this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    Posted @ 8:09p
  26. 21 - 6

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Cactus3rd Quarter
    Cactus to kick off to Desert Mountain.
    Posted @ 8:29p
  27. 21 - 6

    Update

    Desert Mountain3rd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Desert Mountain - 1st down, ~11 minutes to go, ball on their own 42-yard line. DMHS 21, Cactus 6
    Posted @ 8:30p
  28. 21 - 6

    Fumble Recovery

    Cactus3rd Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Cactus - #57 Raymond Jones recovered a fumble by Desert Mountain and has the ball on their own 37-yard line. DMHS 21, Cactus 6
    Posted @ 8:37p
  29. 21 - 6

    Update

    Cactus3rd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Cactus - 1st down, ~8 minutes to go, ball on Desert Mountain's 30-yard line. DMHS 21, Cactus 6
    Posted @ 8:40p
  30. 21 - 6

    Interception

    Desert Mountain3rd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Desert Mountain - #7 Brody Olson intercepts a Cactus pass and has the ball on Cactus' 48-yard line. DMHS 21, Cactus 6
    Posted @ 8:41p
  31. 21 - 6

    Interception

    Cactus3rd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Cactus - #4 Gabriel Sotelo intercepts a Desert Mountain pass and has the ball on Desert Mountain's 49-yard line. DMHS 21, Cactus 6
    Posted @ 8:44p
  32. 21 - 6

    Update

    Cactus3rd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Cactus - 2nd down, ~7 minutes to go, ball on Desert Mountain's 30-yard line. DMHS 21, Cactus 6
    Posted @ 8:47p
  33. 21 - 6

    Red Zone Alert

    Cactus3rd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Cactus is inside Desert Mountain's 20. DMHS 21, Cactus 6
    Posted @ 8:47p
  34. 21 - 6

    Missed FG

    Desert Mountain3rd Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Cactus turned over possession on a missed field goal. Desert Mountain has the ball on their own 20-yard line. DMHS 21, Cactus 6
    Posted @ 8:50p
  35. 21 - 6

    Punt

    Cactus3rd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Desert Mountain has punted to Cactus. Cactus has the ball on their own 9-yard line. DMHS 21, Cactus 6
    Posted @ 8:57p
  36. 27 - 6

    Pick-6

    Desert Mountain3rd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Desert Mountain - Pick 6! #21 Lucas Blumling with the return. DMHS 27, Cactus 6
    Posted @ 8:59p
  37. 28 - 6

    Made Point After

    Desert Mountain3rd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Desert Mountain - PAT Good. DMHS 28, Cactus 6
    Posted @ 9p
  38. 30 - 6

    Safety

    Desert Mountain3rd Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Desert Mountain - Safety. DMHS 30, Cactus 6
    Posted @ 9:04p
  39. 30 - 6

    End of 3rd Quarter

    4th Quarter
    DMHS 30, Cactus 6
    Posted @ 9:07p
  40. 30 - 6

    Update

    Desert Mountain4th Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Desert Mountain - 1st down, ~11 minutes to go, ball on Cactus' 25-yard line. DMHS 30, Cactus 6
    Posted @ 9:09p
  41. 30 - 6

    Red Zone Alert

    Desert Mountain4th Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Desert Mountain is inside Cactus' 20. DMHS 30, Cactus 6
    Posted @ 9:13p
  42. 36 - 6

    Rushing Touchdown

    Desert Mountain4th Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Desert Mountain - Rushing TD. DMHS 36, Cactus 6
    Posted @ 9:14p
  43. 37 - 6

    Made Point After

    Desert Mountain4th Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Desert Mountain - PAT Good. DMHS 37, Cactus 6
    Posted @ 9:15p
  44. 37 - 6

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Cactus4th Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Desert Mountain kicked off to Cactus. Cactus has the ball on their own 31-yard line. DMHS 37, Cactus 6
    Posted @ 9:16p
  45. 37 - 6

    Punt

    Desert Mountain4th Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Cactus has punted to Desert Mountain. Desert Mountain has the ball on their own 42-yard line. DMHS 37, Cactus 6
    Posted @ 9:20p

  46. Commentary

    4th Quarter
    Backup QB now in for Mtn.
    Posted @ 9:21p

Game Photos

Photos by Steve Paynter

Scoretracker Providers

Joseph RasmussenWolves Reporter
Scott StanfordCobras Reporter

Rankings & Records

Desert Mountain (23-24)

AZDiv.
164
OverallSectionHomeAwayWin %Section %PFPA
9-24-14-15-1.818.800313205

Cactus (23-24)

AZDiv.
3910
OverallSectionHomeAwayWin %Section %PFPA
7-44-13-34-1.636.800305307

Team Scoring Averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4OT1OT2OT3Final
Desert Mountain		6.35.77.79.2---28.5
Cactus		4.911.25.55.77.07.06.027.7

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Team Stat Comparison

Desert MountainCactus
125.6Rushing Yards Per Game103.5
204.8Passing Yards Per Game225.9
330.5Total Yards Per Game329.4
50.2Tackles Per Game67.0
3.0Sacks Per Game2.1
25.0Points Per Game27.8

Team Leaders

Desert MountainCactusNational Avg.
#6 Max Shefrin64.1Rushing Yards Per Game#28 Robert Cordova iii51.420.6
#12 Brady Mcdonough167.9Passing Yards Per Game#8 Antonio Casias191.350.5
#12 Brady Mcdonough198.7Total Yards Per Game#8 Antonio Casias204.636.9
#19 Elijah Banquil5.9Tackles Per Game#54 Kadin Huisinga10.32.7
#34 Cassius Atherton0.5Sacks Per Game#7 Talon Staggs0.60.2
#3 Dylan Tapley5.4Points Per Game#2 Nikko Boncore-montoya9.82.1

Common Opponents

SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.
Desert Mountain3-0Cactus2-1
DateAwayHomeResultDateAwayHomeResult
8/25/23Desert MountainVerrado(W) 47-010/6/23VerradoCactus(W) 27-17
9/1/23Desert MountainSunrise Mountain(W) 31-710/20/23CactusSunrise Mountain(W) 48-45
9/22/23Campo VerdeDesert Mountain(W) 31-1211/9/23Campo VerdeCactus(L) 28-21

Record Breakdown

Desert Mountain (23-24)

Cactus (23-24)
9-2
Overall
7-4
4-1
League
4-1
5-0
Non-League
3-2
1-0
Head to Head
0-1
3-0
Common Opponent
2-1
4-1
Home
3-3
5-1
Away
4-1
0-0
Neutral
0-0
0-1
Playoff
0-1
9-2
In-State
7-4
0-0
Out-of-State
0-0