S
26
29
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Offense - Passing

CAttYdsC%AvgTDLngQB Rate
#2 J. Ruelas916114.56212.715599.5

Offense - Rushing

CarYdsAvgLng100+TD
#2 J. Ruelas6437.22501
#3 I. Alvarado155.050
#22 M. Rios171609.43011
#33 M. Chaplin133.030

Offense - Receiving

RecYdsAvgLngTD
#0 C. Yentsch1-2-2.0-2
#3 I. Alvarado100.00
#7 N. Dominguez12525.025
#10 C. Shatto3227.312
#13 C. Goodman177.07
#22 M. Rios26532.5551

Offense - All Purpose Yards

RushRecKRPRTotal
#0 C. Yentsch-2-2
#2 J. Ruelas4343
#3 I. Alvarado503742
#7 N. Dominguez2525
#10 C. Shatto221150137
#13 C. Goodman77
#22 M. Rios16065225
#33 M. Chaplin33

Offense - Total Yards

RushPassRecTotal
#0 C. Yentsch-2-2
#2 J. Ruelas43114157
#3 I. Alvarado505
#7 N. Dominguez2525
#10 C. Shatto2222
#13 C. Goodman77
#22 M. Rios16065225
#33 M. Chaplin33

Defense - Tackles

SoloAsstTot TcklsTFL
#2 J. Ruelas11
#3 I. Alvarado235
#5 M. Chavez22
#7 N. Dominguez347
#10 C. Shatto459
#11 A. Garrobo1451.0
#15 J. Jameson44
#23 B. Carrillo11
#33 M. Chaplin246
#41 C. Gunnett257
#49 I. Chacon-mendez11
#50 Z. Sanchez134
#54 B. Aguilar33
#55 X. Owens325
#64 G. Smith156
#65 K. Lopez1451.0
#66 J. Cortez11

Defense - Sacks

SacksYdlHurs
#7 N. Dominguez1.0
#33 M. Chaplin1.0
#41 C. Gunnett1.01
#55 X. Owens2.022

Defense - Defensive Statistics

Caus
#2 J. Ruelas1

Special Teams - Kickoffs

KOYdsAvgLng
#5 M. Chavez310334.345

Special Teams - Punts

PYdsAvgLng
#5 M. Chavez312541.747

Special Teams - Kickoff and Punt Returns

KO RetsYdsAvgLngP RetsYdsAvgLngKR Yds
#3 I. Alvarado23718.52537
#10 C. Shatto211557.595100.00115

Scoring - Points

TDsTD PtsKick PtsTot Pts
#2 J. Ruelas166
#5 M. Chavez22
#10 C. Shatto166
#22 M. Rios21212

Scoring - PATs and Field Goals

PATAtt%Tot Pts
#5 M. Chavez24.52

Scoring - Touchdowns

TD RushTD RecTD KORTotal
#2 J. Ruelas11
#10 C. Shatto11
#22 M. Rios112

Team summary

Total TDs
SHS
4
FHS
4
Sacks
SHS
5.0
FHS
Passing TDs
SHS
1
FHS
Receiving TDs
SHS
1
FHS
Rushing TDs
SHS
2
FHS
4
Caused Fumbles
SHS
1
FHS
QB Hurries
SHS
1
FHS
Completion Percentage
SHS
.562
FHS
.625
QB Rating
SHS
99.5
FHS
86.5
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Offense

S
Passing
C
9
5
Att
16
8
Yds
114
62
C%
.562
.625
Avg
12.7
12.4
TD
1
-
Lng
55
-
QB Rate
99.5
86.5
Rushing
Car
25
46
Yds
211
313
Avg
8.4
6.8
Lng
30
93
100+
1
2
TD
2
4
Receiving
Rec
9
5
Yds
117
62
Avg
13.0
12.4
Lng
55
25
TD
1
-
All Purpose Yards
KR
152
86
PR
0
14
Total
480
475
Total Yards
Total
325
375

Defense

S
Tackles
Solo
28
34
Asst
44
29
Tot Tckls
72
64
TFL
2.0
3.0
Sacks
Sacks
5.0
-
Ydl
22
-
Hurs
1
-
Defensive Statistics
PD
-
3
Caus
1
-
Blk FGs
-
1

Special Teams

S
Kickoffs
KO
3
5
Yds
103
70
Avg
34.3
14.0
Lng
45
35
TB
-
1
Punts
P
3
2
Yds
125
70
Avg
41.7
35.0
Lng
47
35
Kickoff and Punt Returns
KO Rets
4
5
Yds
152
86
Avg
38.0
17.2
Lng
95
25
P Rets
1
2
Yds
0
14
Avg
0.0
7.0
Lng
0
7
KR Yds
152
100

Scoring

S
Points
TDs
4
4
TD Pts
24
24
Conv
-
2
Kick Pts
2
2
Tot Pts
26
28
PATs and Field Goals
PAT
2
2
Att
4
3
%
.5
.7
Touchdowns
TD Rush
2
4
TD Rec
1
-
TD KOR
1
-
Conversions
C Rush
-
1
Total
-
1

Arizona High School Football - Safford can't get by Florence

September 1, 2023: Florence, AZ 85132

Florence Gophers (Florence, AZ) fans left the game content Friday as they saw their football team nip the visiting Safford Bulldogs (Safford, AZ), 29-26 in a non-league test.

With the triumph, Florence improves its record to 2-1 on the campaign. The Gophers travel to San Tan Foothills (Queen Creek, AZ) to confront the Sabercats in a 3A Central test on Friday, September 8. The Sabercats come into the test with a record of 1-2. San Tan Foothills lost 48-47 in their recent non-league test against San Tan Charter (Gilbert, AZ)

With the loss, Safford drops to 1-2 on the campaign. The Bulldogs travel to Rincon/University (Tucson, AZ) to confront the Rangers in a non-league test on Friday, September 8. The Rangers come into the test with a record of 2-0. Rincon/University won 20-6 in their recent non-league test against Palo Verde (Tucson, AZ)

Curtis AraujoGophers Reporter

  1. Check In

    0 - 0 The scorer has checked in. Safford 0, Florence 0
    @ 6:05 PM
  2. 1st Quarter
  3. 0 - 0

    Start of Game

    Florence kicking off to Safford.
    @ 6:59 PM
  4. S
    0 - 0

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Florence kicked off to Safford. Safford has the ball on their own 49-yard line. Safford 0, Florence 0
    @ 7:00 PM
  5. S
    0 - 0

    Red Zone Alert

    Safford is inside Florence's 20. Safford 0, Florence 0
    @ 7:02 PM
  6. S
    0 - 0

    Update

    Safford - 1st down, ~10 minutes to go, ball on Florence's 15-yard line. Safford 0, Florence 0
    @ 7:02 PM
  7. 0 - 0

    Big Play - Sack

    Florence - #15 Evan Quick with a sack. Safford has the ball on Florence's 18-yard line. Safford 0, Florence 0
    Evan Quick15 - TE, DL
    @ 7:03 PM
  8. S
    0 - 0

    Update

    Safford - 3rd down, ~10 minutes to go, ball on their own 9-yard line. Safford 0, Florence 0
    @ 7:03 PM
  9. S
    0 - 0

    Update

    Safford - 3rd down, ~8 minutes to go, ball on Florence's 9-yard line. Safford 0, Florence 0
    @ 7:03 PM
  10. S
    0 - 0

    Big Play - Other

    Safford with a big play. Safford has the ball on Florence's 3-yard line. Safford 0, Florence 0
    @ 7:04 PM

  11. Commentary

    Personal foul on bulldogs 2 n 24
    @ 7:06 PM
  12. S
    6 - 0

    Rushing Touchdown

    Safford - #7 Noah Dominguez with a Rushing TD. Safford 6, Florence 0
    Noah Dominguez7 - OLB, QB, WR
    @ 7:07 PM
  13. S
    6 - 0

    Missed Point After

    Safford - PAT Missed. Safford 6, Florence 0
    @ 7:08 PM
  14. 6 - 0

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Safford kicked off to Florence. Florence has the ball on their own 38-yard line. Safford 6, Florence 0
    @ 7:09 PM
  15. 6 - 0

    Possession Update

    Florence takes over the ball on Safford's 48-yard line. Safford 6, Florence 0
    @ 7:10 PM
  16. 6 - 0

    Update

    Florence - 1st down, ~5 minutes to go, ball on Safford's 33-yard line. Safford 6, Florence 0
    @ 7:11 PM
  17. 6 - 0

    Long Pass

    Florence - #5 Logan Stenson with a long pass to #8. Florence has the ball on Safford's 23-yard line. Safford 6, Florence 0
    Logan Stenson5 - QB
    @ 7:15 PM
  18. 6 - 0

    Red Zone Alert

    Florence is inside Safford's 20. Safford 6, Florence 0
    @ 7:18 PM
  19. 6 - 6

    Rushing Touchdown

    Florence - #7 Malik Smith with a 13 Yd Rushing TD. Safford 6, Florence 6
    Malik Smith7 - RB, LB, DL
    @ 7:18 PM
  20. 6 - 7

    Made Point After

    Florence - #2 Dylan Rivera PAT Good. Safford 6, Florence 7
    Dylan Rivera2 - RB, OLB, QB
    @ 7:19 PM
  21. S
    6 - 7

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Florence kicked off to Safford. Safford has the ball on their own 38-yard line. Safford 6, Florence 7
    @ 7:20 PM
  22. 2nd Quarter
  23. 6 - 7

    End of 1st Quarter

    Safford 6, Florence 7
    @ 7:23 PM
  24. S
    6 - 7

    Possession Update

    Safford takes over the ball on their own 48-yard line. Safford 6, Florence 7
    @ 7:23 PM
  25. S
    12 - 7

    Passing Touchdown

    Safford - #7 Noah Dominguez 48 Yd pass completed to #22 Monster Rios for a TD. Safford 12, Florence 7
    Monster Rios22 - RB, OLB
    Noah Dominguez7 - OLB, QB, WR
    @ 7:25 PM
  26. S
    13 - 7

    Made Point After

    Safford - #5 Michael Chavez PAT Good. Safford 13, Florence 7
    Michael Chavez5 - WR, CB
    @ 7:25 PM

  27. Commentary

    11:52 left in the 2nd
    @ 7:25 PM
  28. 13 - 7

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Safford kicked off to Florence. Florence has the ball on their own 25-yard line. Safford 13, Florence 7
    @ 7:26 PM
  29. S
    13 - 7

    Big Play - Sack

    Safford - #54 Brandon Aguilar with a sack. Florence has the ball on their own 25-yard line. Safford 13, Florence 7
    Brandon Aguilar54 - C, DE, G
    @ 7:29 PM
  30. S
    13 - 7

    Punt

    Florence has punted to Safford. Safford has the ball on their own 5-yard line. Safford 13, Florence 7
    @ 7:29 PM
  31. S
    13 - 7

    Update

    Safford - 1st down, ~9 minutes to go, ball on their own 49-yard line. Safford 13, Florence 7
    @ 7:30 PM

  32. Commentary

    3rd n 3 on the Florence 42
    @ 7:31 PM
  33. S
    13 - 7

    Long Run

    Safford - #2 Jojo Ruelas with a long run. Safford 13, Florence 7
    Jojo Ruelas2 - QB, CB
    @ 7:31 PM
  34. S
    13 - 7

    Update

    Safford - 1st down, ~7 minutes to go, ball on Florence's 20-yard line. Safford 13, Florence 7
    @ 7:32 PM
  35. S
    13 - 7

    Red Zone Alert

    Safford is inside Florence's 20. Safford 13, Florence 7
    @ 7:32 PM
  36. S
    19 - 7

    Rushing Touchdown

    Safford - #22 Monster Rios with a Rushing TD. Safford 19, Florence 7
    Monster Rios22 - RB, OLB
    @ 7:33 PM
  37. S
    19 - 7

    Missed Point After

    Safford - PAT Missed. Safford 19, Florence 7
    @ 7:33 PM
  38. 19 - 7

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Safford kicked off to Florence. Florence has the ball on their own 26-yard line. Safford 19, Florence 7
    @ 7:36 PM
  39. 19 - 7

    Update

    Florence - 3rd down, ~7 minutes to go, ball on their own 26-yard line. Safford 19, Florence 7
    @ 7:36 PM
  40. 19 - 7

    Long Run

    Florence - #5 Kaden Tidwell with a long run. Florence has the ball on their own 39-yard line. Safford 19, Florence 7
    Kaden Tidwell5 - SS, WR
    @ 7:38 PM
  41. 19 - 7

    Update

    Florence - 1st down, ~5 minutes to go, ball on their own 39-yard line. Safford 19, Florence 7
    @ 7:39 PM
  42. 19 - 7

    Update

    Florence - 3rd down, ~4 minutes to go, ball on their own 44-yard line. Safford 19, Florence 7
    @ 7:40 PM
  43. 19 - 7

    Update

    Florence - 1st down, ~4 minutes to go, ball on their own 50-yard line. Safford 19, Florence 7
    @ 7:40 PM
  44. S
    19 - 7

    Punt

    Florence has punted to Safford. Safford has the ball on their own 10-yard line. Safford 19, Florence 7
    @ 7:43 PM

  45. Commentary

    2:05 left in the 2nd time out Bulldogs
    @ 7:44 PM

  46. Commentary

    1:35 left in 2nd time out Florence
    @ 7:46 PM
  47. S
    19 - 7

    Update

    Safford - 3rd down, ~1 minute to go, ball on their own 17-yard line. Safford 19, Florence 7
    @ 7:47 PM
  48. S
    19 - 7

    Long Run

    Safford - #22 Monster Rios with a long run. Safford has the ball on their own 41-yard line. Safford 19, Florence 7
    Monster Rios22 - RB, OLB
    @ 7:47 PM
  49. S
    19 - 7

    Update

    Safford - 3rd down, Under a minute, ball on their own 41-yard line. Safford 19, Florence 7
    @ 7:49 PM
  50. S
    19 - 7

    Update

    Safford - 4th down, Under a minute, ball on their own 48-yard line. Safford 19, Florence 7
    @ 7:50 PM

  51. Commentary

    43sec left in 2 time out Florence
    @ 7:51 PM
  52. 19 - 7

    Punt

    Safford has punted to Florence. Florence has the ball on their own 26-yard line. Safford 19, Florence 7
    @ 7:51 PM

  53. Commentary

    26sec left in 2nd time out Florence
    @ 7:53 PM
  54. 19 - 7

    Update

    Florence - 3rd down, Under a minute, ball on their own 32-yard line. Safford 19, Florence 7
    @ 7:53 PM
  55. Halftime
  56. 19 - 7

    Halftime

    Safford 19, Florence 7
    We noticed it's halftime, checkout this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    @ 7:58 PM
  57. 3rd Quarter
  58. 19 - 7

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Safford to kick off to Florence.
    @ 8:14 PM
  59. 19 - 7

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Safford kicked off to Florence. Florence has the ball on their own 44-yard line. Safford 19, Florence 7
    @ 8:15 PM
  60. 19 - 7

    Update

    Florence - 4th down, ~10 minutes to go, ball on their own 47-yard line. Safford 19, Florence 7
    @ 8:17 PM

  61. Commentary

    4th n 1
    @ 8:17 PM
  62. 19 - 7

    Update

    Florence - 1st down, ~9 minutes to go, ball on their own 43-yard line. Safford 19, Florence 7
    @ 8:18 PM
  63. 19 - 7

    Update

    Florence - 3rd down, ~7 minutes to go, ball on Safford's 21-yard line. Safford 19, Florence 7
    @ 8:20 PM

  64. Commentary

    3rd n 1 on the 21
    @ 8:21 PM
  65. 19 - 13

    Rushing Touchdown

    Florence - #7 Malik Smith with a 21 Yd Rushing TD. Safford 19, Florence 13
    Malik Smith7 - RB, LB, DL
    @ 8:21 PM
  66. 19 - 14

    Made Point After

    Florence - #2 Dylan Rivera PAT Good. Safford 19, Florence 14
    Dylan Rivera2 - RB, OLB, QB
    @ 8:23 PM
  67. S
    19 - 14

    Big Play - Kickoff Return

    Safford - #10 Chris Shatto with a long kickoff return. Safford has the ball on their own 22-yard line. Safford 19, Florence 14
    Chris Shatto10 - WR, SS
    @ 8:25 PM
  68. S
    25 - 14

    Kick Return Touchdown

    Safford - #22 Monster Rios with a Kick Return for a TD. Safford 25, Florence 14
    Monster Rios22 - RB, OLB
    @ 8:26 PM
  69. S
    26 - 14

    Made Point After

    Safford - #5 Michael Chavez PAT Good. Safford 26, Florence 14
    Michael Chavez5 - WR, CB
    @ 8:27 PM
  70. 26 - 14

    Long Run

    Florence - #7 Malik Smith with a long run. Florence has the ball on their own 47-yard line. Safford 26, Florence 14
    Malik Smith7 - RB, LB, DL
    @ 8:29 PM
  71. S
    26 - 14

    Fumble Recovery

    Safford recovered a fumble by Florence and has the ball on their own 32-yard line. Safford 26, Florence 14
    @ 8:31 PM
  72. S
    26 - 14

    Update

    Safford - 1st down, ~4 minutes to go, ball on Florence's 49-yard line. Safford 26, Florence 14
    @ 8:34 PM
  73. S
    26 - 14

    Update

    Safford - 3rd down, ~4 minutes to go, ball on Florence's 49-yard line. Safford 26, Florence 14
    @ 8:35 PM

  74. Commentary

    4th n 7 ball on the 49 3:31 left in the 3rd
    @ 8:36 PM
  75. 26 - 14

    Punt

    Safford has punted to Florence. Florence has the ball on their own 30-yard line. Safford 26, Florence 14
    @ 8:38 PM
  76. 26 - 14

    Update

    Florence - 2nd down, ~1 minute to go, ball on their own 36-yard line. Safford 26, Florence 14
    @ 8:39 PM
  77. 26 - 14

    Long Pass

    Florence - #5 Logan Stenson with a long pass to #8. Florence has the ball on Safford's 37-yard line. Safford 26, Florence 14
    Logan Stenson5 - QB
    @ 8:41 PM
  78. 4th Quarter
  79. 26 - 14

    End of 3rd Quarter

    Safford 26, Florence 14
    @ 8:41 PM
  80. 26 - 14

    Update

    Florence - 2nd down, ~11 minutes to go, ball on Safford's 34-yard line. Safford 26, Florence 14
    @ 8:41 PM
  81. 26 - 14

    Long Run

    Florence - #7 Malik Smith with a long run. Florence has the ball on Safford's 5-yard line. Safford 26, Florence 14
    Malik Smith7 - RB, LB, DL
    @ 8:43 PM
  82. 26 - 14

    Red Zone Alert

    Florence is inside Safford's 20. Safford 26, Florence 14
    @ 8:43 PM
  83. 26 - 14

    Turnover on Downs

    Safford has turned possession over on downs. Florence has the ball on Safford's 5-yard line. Safford 26, Florence 14
    @ 8:44 PM

  84. Commentary

    Bulldogs player down official time out. 2nd & 2 ball on the 4
    @ 8:45 PM
  85. 26 - 20

    Rushing Touchdown

    Florence - #7 Malik Smith with a 4 Yd Rushing TD. Safford 26, Florence 20
    Malik Smith7 - RB, LB, DL
    @ 8:46 PM
  86. 26 - 21

    Made Point After

    Florence - #2 Dylan Rivera PAT Good. Safford 26, Florence 21
    Dylan Rivera2 - RB, OLB, QB
    @ 8:46 PM

  87. Commentary

    Personal foul , running in to kicker.
    @ 8:48 PM
  88. S
    26 - 21

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Florence kicked off to Safford. Safford has the ball on their own 20-yard line. Safford 26, Florence 21
    @ 8:48 PM
  89. S
    26 - 21

    Update

    Safford - 1st down, ~9 minutes to go, ball on their own 43-yard line. Safford 26, Florence 21
    @ 8:53 PM
  90. S
    26 - 21

    Update

    Safford - 1st down, ~6 minutes to go, ball on Florence's 32-yard line. Safford 26, Florence 21
    @ 8:57 PM

  91. Commentary

    Personal foul hands to the face on Florence 1st & 10 on Florence 17 yard line
    @ 8:58 PM
  92. S
    26 - 21

    Update

    Safford - 2nd down, ~5 minutes to go, ball on Florence's 17-yard line. Safford 26, Florence 21
    @ 8:59 PM
  93. S
    26 - 21

    Update

    Safford - 3rd down, ~5 minutes to go, ball on Florence's 17-yard line. Safford 26, Florence 21
    @ 9:00 PM
  94. S
    26 - 21

    Update

    Safford - 4th down, ~5 minutes to go, ball on Florence's 8-yard line. Safford 26, Florence 21
    @ 9:00 PM

  95. Commentary

    4th & 2
    @ 9:00 PM

Scoretracker Scorers

Curtis AraujoGophers Reporter

Safford @ Florence Football Game Info

Fri., Sep. 1, 2023 @ 7p
Florence High School
The Florence (AZ) varsity football team won Friday's home non-conference game against Safford (AZ) by a score of 29-26.

Player stats

Rushing Yds/G
SHS
M. Rios61.5
FHS
J. Jackson92.4
Passing Yds/G
SHS
J. Ruelas177.5
FHS
L. Stenson110.1
Receiving Yds/G
SHS
C. Shatto62.2
FHS
D. Swain46.7
Total Yds/G
SHS
J. Ruelas209.1
FHS
L. Stenson167.7
Tackles/G
SHS
C. Shatto8.9
FHS
Z. Cundiff12.4
Sacks/G
SHS
X. Owens0.9
FHS
C. Gooch0.7
Points/G
SHS
C. Shatto5.5
FHS
D. Swain7.7

Team comparison

S
Rushing Yards/G
100.8
244.4
Passing Yards/G
154.3
110.1
Receiving Yards/G
158.4
111.8
Total Yards/G
255.1
354.5
Tackles/G
60.9
66.5
Sacks/G
1.8
1.2
Points/G
18.9
30.1
Pancake Blocks
-
-

Scoring averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
S Safford1.55.86.05.523.7
Florence		12.812.76.5.731.1

Season recap

S
Overall record
4-7
8-3
League
1-3
4-0
Non-League
3-3
4-2
Head to Head
0-1
1-0
Home
1-4
5-0
Away
3-3
3-3
Neutral
0-0
0-0
Playoff
0-1
0-1
In-State
4-7
8-3
Out-of-State
0-0
0-0
Win %
.364
.727
Region %
.250
1.000
PF
261
342
PA
275
194
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Common opponents

S
Thatcher
0 - 1
0 - 1

Rankings

S
AZ
86
89
Division 3A
11
12

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