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Desert MountainCactus Shadows
Wolves
31
Falcons
6

The Cactus Shadows (Cave Creek, AZ) varsity football team lost Friday's home conference game against Desert Mountain (Scottsdale, AZ) by a score of 31-6.

Game Details: Cactus Shadows High School

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Desert Mountain14314031
Cactus Shadows06006
Final score provided by S. Corning.
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Game Stats

Desert Mountain (23-24)

Cactus Shadows (23-24)

Desert Mountain

Passing

#Athlete NameCAttYdsC%AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
Team Totals1725294.68017.32134.4
8Bryce Herges (Jr)912127.75014.11136.5
12Brady Mcdonough (Sr)813167.61520.91131.1
Cactus Shadows

Passing

#Athlete NameCAttYdsC%AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
Team Totals122159.5714.9222.6
5Donivan Dixon (So)122159.5714.9222.6
Desert Mountain

Rushing

#Athlete NameCarYdsAvgLng100+TD
Team Totals221054.801
2Santana Wilson (Sr)3206.70
8Bryce Herges (Jr)6305.001
12Brady Mcdonough (Sr)341.30
24Evan Schwartzer2105.00
37Cameron Terry (Jr)8415.10
Cactus Shadows

Rushing

#Athlete NameCarYdsAvgLng100+TD
Team Totals271626.02211
5Donivan Dixon (So)161137.12211
8Billy Deatsch (Sr)200.030
25Nick Stifel (Jr)6376.2210
27Jake King (Jr)133.030
34Andrew Muirhead (Jr)294.5110
Desert Mountain

Receiving

#Athlete NameRecYdsAvgLngTD
Team Totals1729417.32
1Dillon Hipp (Sr)23718.5
3Dylan Tapley (Sr)2199.5
4Jack Freeburg (Sr)611819.71
7Brody Olson (Jr)11515.0
16Journey Solomon (Jr)35117.01
17Sean Hart (Jr)122.0
20Will Saba (Sr)12222.0
21Lucas Blumling (Jr)13030.0
Cactus Shadows

Receiving

#Athlete NameRecYdsAvgLngTD
Team Totals12594.915
3Noah Brouse (Sr)33110.315
7Alex Dafnis (So)284.010
8Billy Deatsch (Sr)382.710
12Bryce Broeker (Sr)122.02
27Jake King (Jr)284.010
34Andrew Muirhead (Jr)122.02
Desert Mountain

All Purpose Yards

#Athlete NameRushRecKRPRIRTotal
Team Totals10529422421
1Dillon Hipp (Sr)3737
2Santana Wilson (Sr)2020
3Dylan Tapley (Sr)1919
4Jack Freeburg (Sr)118118
7Brody Olson (Jr)1515
8Bryce Herges (Jr)3030
12Brady Mcdonough (Sr)44
14Elijah Mears (Sr)2222
16Journey Solomon (Jr)5151
17Sean Hart (Jr)22
20Will Saba (Sr)2222
21Lucas Blumling (Jr)3030
24Evan Schwartzer1010
37Cameron Terry (Jr)4141
Cactus Shadows

All Purpose Yards

#Athlete NameRushRecKRPRIRTotal
Team Totals16259221
3Noah Brouse (Sr)3131
5Donivan Dixon (So)113113
7Alex Dafnis (So)88
8Billy Deatsch (Sr)088
12Bryce Broeker (Sr)22
25Nick Stifel (Jr)3737
27Jake King (Jr)3811
34Andrew Muirhead (Jr)9211
Desert Mountain

Total Yards

#Athlete NameRushPassRecTotal
Team Totals105294294399
1Dillon Hipp (Sr)3737
2Santana Wilson (Sr)2020
3Dylan Tapley (Sr)1919
4Jack Freeburg (Sr)118118
7Brody Olson (Jr)1515
8Bryce Herges (Jr)30127157
12Brady Mcdonough (Sr)4167171
16Journey Solomon (Jr)5151
17Sean Hart (Jr)22
20Will Saba (Sr)2222
21Lucas Blumling (Jr)3030
24Evan Schwartzer1010
37Cameron Terry (Jr)4141
Cactus Shadows

Total Yards

#Athlete NameRushPassRecTotal
Team Totals1625959221
3Noah Brouse (Sr)3131
5Donivan Dixon (So)11359172
7Alex Dafnis (So)88
8Billy Deatsch (Sr)088
12Bryce Broeker (Sr)22
25Nick Stifel (Jr)3737
27Jake King (Jr)3811
34Andrew Muirhead (Jr)9211
Desert Mountain

Tackles

#Athlete NameSoloAsstTot TcklsTFL
Team Totals2326497.5
1Dillon Hipp (Sr)22.5
2Santana Wilson (Sr)213
3Dylan Tapley (Sr)3471.0
7Brody Olson (Jr)11
14Elijah Mears (Sr)224
18M. Sheldrick (Jr)112
19Elijah Banquil (Jr)4371.5
21Lucas Blumling (Jr)448.5
23Jace Jackson (Jr)11
28Tyler Stanford (Jr)11
30Jeneral Solomon (Fr)1231.5
34C. Atherton (Sr)111.0
44Jack Garcia (Sr)11
55Colton Borodkin (Sr)2241.0
58Cole Tappin (Sr)224.5
Cactus Shadows

Tackles

#Athlete NameSoloAsstTot TcklsTFL
Team Totals2722494.0
0Konan Paogofie (Sr)628
4Ransom Ludlow (Sr)3361.0
21Ryker Krank (So)415
23A. Countryman (Sr)2241.0
25Nick Stifel (Jr)11
31M. Lasater (Jr)224
32Colin Mahalak (Sr)246
34Andrew Muirhead (Jr)11
40Jaysen Thompson (Jr)224
42Cole Mayse (Jr)213
77Anthony Thomas (Sr)11
99/10Gavin Braucht (Sr)3362.0
Desert Mountain

Sacks

#Athlete NameSacksYdlHurs
Team Totals2.0
19Elijah Banquil (Jr).5
30Jeneral Solomon (Fr)1.0
58Cole Tappin (Sr).5
Cactus Shadows

Sacks

#Athlete NameSacksYdlHurs
Team Totals2.02
0Konan Paogofie (Sr)1
4Ransom Ludlow (Sr)1.0
40Jaysen Thompson (Jr)1
99/10Gavin Braucht (Sr)1.0
Desert Mountain

Defensive Statistics

#Athlete NameIntInt YdsAvgPDFmb RecFR YdsCausBlk PntsBlk FGs
Team Totals22211.02
14Elijah Mears (Sr)12222.01
18M. Sheldrick (Jr)100.01
Cactus Shadows

Defensive Statistics

#Athlete NameIntInt YdsAvgPDFmb RecFR YdsCausBlk PntsBlk FGs
Team Totals3
23A. Countryman (Sr)1
31M. Lasater (Jr)2
Desert Mountain

Kickoffs

#Athlete NameKOYdsAvgLngTB
Team Totals635659.3631
26Alex Weeks (Jr)635659.3631

Kickoffs

Cactus Shadows has not entered any kickoffs stats.
Desert Mountain

Punts

#Athlete NamePYdsAvgLngIn 20
Team Totals14040.040
28Tyler Stanford (Jr)14040.040

Punts

Cactus Shadows has not entered any punts stats.
Desert Mountain

Points

#Athlete NameTDsTD PtsConvSKick PtsTot Pts
Team Totals318725
4Jack Freeburg (Sr)166
8Bryce Herges (Jr)166
16Journey Solomon (Jr)166
26Alex Weeks (Jr)77
Cactus Shadows

Points

#Athlete NameTDsTD PtsConvSKick PtsTot Pts
Team Totals1606
5Donivan Dixon (So)166
Desert Mountain

PATs and Field Goals

#Athlete NamePATAtt%FGAtt%LngTot Pts
Team Totals441.0111.0317
26Alex Weeks (Jr)441.0111.0317
Cactus Shadows

PATs and Field Goals

#Athlete NamePATAtt%FGAtt%LngTot Pts
Team Totals01.00
13Jack Hennessy (Jr)01.00
Desert Mountain

Touchdowns

#Athlete NameTD RushTD RecTD FRTD IRTD PRTD KORTotal
Team Totals123
4Jack Freeburg (Sr)11
8Bryce Herges (Jr)11
16Journey Solomon (Jr)11
Cactus Shadows

Touchdowns

#Athlete NameTD RushTD RecTD FRTD IRTD PRTD KORTotal
Team Totals11
5Donivan Dixon (So)11
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Recap Video

Game Story

Arizona High School Football - Desert Mountain knocks off Cactus Shadows

October 6, 2023: Cave Creek, AZ 85327

The crowd at Friday's league contest between the Desert Mountain Wolves (Scottsdale, AZ) and the host Cactus Shadows Falcons (Cave Creek, AZ), observed Desert Mountain's football squad thwart Cactus Shadows by a tally of 31-6.

The Wolves now possess a 7-0 record. They play next when they host American Leadership Academy - Gilbert North for a 5A Northeast Valley contest on Friday, October 20.

Coming up next, the Falcons play the American Leadership Academy - Gilbert North Eagles (Gilbert, AZ) in a 5A Northeast Valley contest, on Friday, October 13. Cactus Shadows will attempt to advance on its 3-3 season record. The Eagles go into the contest with a 4-2 record after their 49-29 league loss to Higley (Gilbert, AZ).

Samuel CorningFalcons Reporter
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  1. Check In

    0 - 0 The scorer has checked in. DMHS 0, CSHS 0
    Posted @ 6:58p

  2. Game Attendance

    Attendance Hundreds
    Posted @ 6:58p

  3. Field Conditions

    Field Conditions Dry
    Posted @ 6:58p

  4. Weather Conditions

    Weather Conditions Fair
    Posted @ 6:58p
  5. 0 - 0

    Start of Game

    Desert Mountain1st Quarter
    Desert Mountain kicking off to Cactus Shadows.
    Posted @ 6:59p
  6. 0 - 0

    Punt

    Desert Mountain1st Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Cactus Shadows has punted to Desert Mountain. Desert Mountain has the ball. DMHS 0, CSHS 0
    Posted @ 7:03p
  7. 0 - 0

    Punt

    Cactus Shadows1st Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Desert Mountain has punted to Cactus Shadows. Cactus Shadows has the ball. DMHS 0, CSHS 0
    Posted @ 7:05p
  8. 6 - 0

    Pick-6

    Desert Mountain1st Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Desert Mountain - Pick 6! DMHS 6, CSHS 0
    Posted @ 7:08p
  9. 7 - 0

    Made Point After

    Desert Mountain1st Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Desert Mountain - PAT Good. DMHS 7, CSHS 0
    Posted @ 7:09p
  10. 7 - 0

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Cactus Shadows1st Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Desert Mountain kicked off to Cactus Shadows. Cactus Shadows has the ball. DMHS 7, CSHS 0
    Posted @ 7:12p
  11. 7 - 0

    Turnover on Downs

    Desert Mountain1st Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Cactus Shadows has turned possession over on downs. Desert Mountain has the ball . DMHS 7, CSHS 0
    Posted @ 7:20p
  12. 7 - 0

    Red Zone Alert

    Desert Mountain1st Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Desert Mountain is inside Cactus Shadows' 20. DMHS 7, CSHS 0
    Posted @ 7:20p
  13. 13 - 0

    Passing Touchdown

    Desert Mountain1st Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Desert Mountain - Pass completed for a TD. DMHS 13, CSHS 0
    Posted @ 7:21p
  14. 14 - 0

    Made Point After

    Desert Mountain1st Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Desert Mountain - PAT Good. DMHS 14, CSHS 0
    Posted @ 7:24p
  15. 14 - 0

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Cactus Shadows1st Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Desert Mountain kicked off to Cactus Shadows. Cactus Shadows has the ball. DMHS 14, CSHS 0
    Posted @ 7:24p
  16. 14 - 0

    End of 1st Quarter

    2nd Quarter
    DMHS 14, CSHS 0
    Posted @ 7:27p
  17. 14 - 6

    Rushing Touchdown

    Cactus Shadows2nd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Cactus Shadows - #5 Donivan Dixon with a Rushing TD. DMHS 14, CSHS 6
    Posted @ 7:32p
  18. 14 - 6

    Missed Point After

    Cactus Shadows2nd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Cactus Shadows - PAT Missed. DMHS 14, CSHS 6
    Posted @ 7:33p
  19. 14 - 6

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Desert Mountain2nd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Cactus Shadows kicked off to Desert Mountain. Desert Mountain has the ball. DMHS 14, CSHS 6
    Posted @ 7:34p
  20. 17 - 6

    Field Goal

    Desert Mountain2nd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Desert Mountain - Field Goal. DMHS 17, CSHS 6
    Posted @ 7:44p
  21. 17 - 6

    Halftime

    Halftime
    DMHS 17, CSHS 6
    We noticed it's halftime, please enjoy this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    Posted @ 8p
  22. 17 - 6

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Cactus Shadows3rd Quarter
    Cactus Shadows to kick off to Desert Mountain.
    Posted @ 8:18p
  23. 23 - 6

    Rushing Touchdown

    Desert Mountain3rd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Desert Mountain - Rushing TD. DMHS 23, CSHS 6
    Posted @ 8:27p
  24. 24 - 6

    Made Point After

    Desert Mountain3rd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Desert Mountain - PAT Good. DMHS 24, CSHS 6
    Posted @ 8:27p
  25. 24 - 6

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Cactus Shadows3rd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Desert Mountain kicked off to Cactus Shadows. Cactus Shadows has the ball. DMHS 24, CSHS 6
    Posted @ 8:29p
  26. 24 - 6

    Punt

    Desert Mountain3rd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Cactus Shadows has punted to Desert Mountain. Desert Mountain has the ball. DMHS 24, CSHS 6
    Posted @ 8:32p
  27. 30 - 6

    Passing Touchdown

    Desert Mountain3rd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Desert Mountain - Pass completed for a TD. DMHS 30, CSHS 6
    Posted @ 8:42p
  28. 31 - 6

    Made Point After

    Desert Mountain3rd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Desert Mountain - PAT Good. DMHS 31, CSHS 6
    Posted @ 8:42p
  29. 31 - 6

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Cactus Shadows3rd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Desert Mountain kicked off to Cactus Shadows. Cactus Shadows has the ball. DMHS 31, CSHS 6
    Posted @ 8:42p
  30. 31 - 6

    End of 3rd Quarter

    4th Quarter
    DMHS 31, CSHS 6
    Posted @ 8:50p
  31. 31 - 6

    Turnover on Downs

    Cactus Shadows4th Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Desert Mountain has turned possession over on downs. Cactus Shadows has the ball . DMHS 31, CSHS 6
    Posted @ 8:58p
  32. 31 - 6

    Turnover on Downs

    Desert Mountain4th Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Cactus Shadows has turned possession over on downs. Desert Mountain has the ball . DMHS 31, CSHS 6
    Posted @ 9:02p
  33. 31 - 6

    Two-Minute Warning

    Desert Mountain4th Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Desert Mountain has the ball on Cactus Shadows' 35-yard line. DMHS 31, CSHS 6
    Posted @ 9:09p
  34. 31 - 6

    End of Game

    Final
    DMHS 31, CSHS 6
    Posted @ 9:21p

Highlight Videos

  • Play video icon Taui Paogofie's highlights Desert Mountain High School 1:46
  • Play video icon Andrew Muirhead's highlights Desert Mountain High School 0:18

Scoretracker Providers

Samuel CorningFalcons Reporter

Rankings & Records

Desert Mountain (23-24)

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

Cactus Shadows (23-24)

AZDiv.
5415
OverallSectionHomeAwayWin %Section %PFPA
4-60-53-21-4.400.000316356

Team Scoring Averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Desert Mountain		6.35.77.79.228.5
Cactus Shadows		7.610.07.77.631.6

Desert Mountain Videos

Cactus Shadows Videos

  • Play video icon Recap: Cactus Shadows vs. Agua Fria 2023 1:58
  • Play video icon Recap: Cactus Shadows vs. Notre Dame Prep 2023 2:08

Team Stat Comparison

Desert MountainCactus Shadows
125.6Rushing Yards Per Game151.6
204.8Passing Yards Per Game146.4
330.5Total Yards Per Game298.0
50.2Tackles Per Game43.0
3.0Sacks Per Game0.5
25.0Points Per Game23.3

Team Leaders

Desert MountainCactus ShadowsNational Avg.
#6 Max Shefrin64.1Rushing Yards Per Game#5 Donivan Dixon111.320.6
#12 Brady Mcdonough167.9Passing Yards Per Game#5 Donivan Dixon204.650.5
#12 Brady Mcdonough198.7Total Yards Per Game#5 Donivan Dixon315.936.9
#19 Elijah Banquil5.9Tackles Per Game#4 Ransom Ludlow6.02.7
#34 Cassius Atherton0.5Sacks Per Game#42 Cole Mayse0.60.2
#3 Dylan Tapley5.4Points Per Game#5 Donivan Dixon7.82.1

Common Opponents

SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.
Desert Mountain3-1Cactus Shadows0-4
DateAwayHomeResultDateAwayHomeResult
9/29/23HorizonDesert Mountain(W) 24-2210/27/23Cactus ShadowsHorizon(L) 42-14
10/20/23American Leadership Academy - Gilbert NorthDesert Mountain(W) 36-2110/13/23Cactus ShadowsAmerican Leadership Academy - Gilbert North(L) 49-21
10/27/23HigleyDesert Mountain(L) 58-219/29/23Cactus ShadowsHigley(L) 47-27
11/3/23Desert MountainNotre Dame Prep(W) 28-2110/19/23Notre Dame PrepCactus Shadows(L) 32-21

Record Breakdown

Desert Mountain (23-24)

Cactus Shadows (23-24)
9-2
Overall
4-6
4-1
League
0-5
5-0
Non-League
4-1
1-0
Head to Head
0-1
3-1
Common Opponent
0-4
4-1
Home
3-2
5-1
Away
1-4
0-0
Neutral
0-0
0-1
Playoff
0-0
9-2
In-State
3-6
0-0
Out-of-State
1-0