Football Recap: Sunrise Mountain Piles Up the Points Against Willow Canyon

Sunrise Mountain was handed a heart-breaking three-point loss in their last contest, but they sure didn't let that happen against Willow Canyon on Friday. The Mustangs simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Wildcats 40-0. That 40 point margin sets a new team best for the Mustangs this season.

Sunrise Mountain's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Logan Russell, who rushed for 33 yards and two scores, and also picked up 57 receiving yards and one TD. Tanner Austin was another key player, gaining 80 total yards and a touchdown.

Another reason for the win was Sunrise Mountain's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. Preston Carney was especially locked on to Willow Canyon's QB and sacked him twice. Another thorn in the Wildcats' side was Logan Guilford, who made five total tackles (1.5 for loss) and defended three passes in addition to snagging an interception.

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Previous 5 Games

10/10/25 @ Willow Canyon	40-0
10/03/25 @ Yuma Catholic	22-25
09/27/25 vs Coconino	27-24
09/18/25 @ Arizona College Prep	21-38
09/12/25 @ Canyon View	24-44

Sunrise Mountain's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-4. As for Willow Canyon, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-4.

We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Sunrise Mountain will square off against rival West Point at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Willow Canyon is set to challenge their familiar foe Cactus at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.