Football Game Preview: Scottsdale Christian Academy Eagles vs. Cortez Colts

Two dominant signal callers in Sean Helgeson and Jamerrius Anthony are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Scottsdale Christian Academy Eagles will challenge the Cortez Colts at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Scottsdale Christian Academy will come into the contest with an undefeated record on the line.

On Friday, Scottsdale Christian Academy blew past Chino Valley, posting a 62-6 win. Fans of the Eagles have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ points.

Scottsdale Christian Academy's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Caleb Murphy, who picked up 161 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Murphy showed off some serious burst, lighting up the secondary with a catch for 63 yards. Ben Watkins was in the mix too, providing Scottsdale Christian Academy with two scores.

Scottsdale Christian Academy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 262 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in November of 2024.

Abraham Ortega

Total Tackles

09/26/25 @ Chino Valley	8
09/19/25 vs Fountain Hills	6
09/12/25 vs Glendale Prep Academy	8
09/06/25 @ Bourgade Catholic	5
08/29/25 @ Tonopah Valley	7
08/21/25 vs Pima	6

Scottsdale Christian Academy's defense stepped up as well, laying out the QB 7.5 times. Chino Valley's QB won't forget Abraham Ortega anytime soon given he sacked him 3.5 times. Ortega is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least five every time he's taken the field this season.

Meanwhile, after soaring to 50 points the game before, Cortez was a bit more limited in their matchup on Friday. They were dealt a 48-6 loss at the hands of Camp Verde. The defeat continues a trend for the Colts in their meetings with the Cowboys: they've now lost four in a row.

Scottsdale Christian Academy's victory bumped their record up to 6-0. As for Cortez, their loss dropped their record down to 1-5.

Friday's game might be decided on the ground. Scottsdale Christian Academy has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 193.5 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Cortez struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 254 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's contest turns into a tough fight on the ground. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.