For the first time this season, Combs will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will face off against the Arcadia Titans at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams are still undefeated after five games, but that won't be the case come Friday.
Combs is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They took their matchup on Friday with ease, bagging a 58-0 win over Maryvale. Give the Coyotes' defense some credit: that's the team's fifth straight shutout.
Kannin Hale
| 09/26/25 vs Maryvale | 168.8 |
| 09/19/25 vs Paradise Honors | 40.4 |
| 09/12/25 @ Cholla | 153.6 |
| 09/05/25 @ Rincon/University | 143.8 |
| 08/29/25 vs Rio Rico | 63 |
| + 9 more games |
Combs' victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kannin Hale, who threw for 170 yards and four TDs while completing 90% of his passes. What's more, Hale racked up 168.8 passer rating, the most he's had since back in September of 2024. Branson Moak helped Hale out on the ground, rushing for 68 yards and a pair of scores on only six carries.
Combs didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Alan Chaparro and Amarion Horrison. Horrison is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made six or more in each of the last three games he's played. Combs received some extra help from Marcel Thomas, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Meanwhile, while Arcadia put up some points on Saturday, the same can't be said for ALA - West Foothills. The Titans were the clear victors by a 20-0 margin over the Guardians. Those 20 points were actually the fewest the Titans have put up all season, but given the result they're probably not too concerned.
Arcadia's win came from a few key players Combs will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Ian Slater, who picked up 87 receiving yards and one touchdown. Arcadia also got a significant boost from Ryan Jimenez, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 107 yards.
Combs' record now sits at 5-0. As for Arcadia, their record is now an identical 5-0.
Friday's game will pit two of the most dominant backs against one another: Moak and Jimenez. Moak just won't slow down this season and has run in 7 touchdowns while averaging 85.8 rushing yards per game. Jimenez has been a dominant force too and has averaged 103.6 rushing yards per game.
Combs came up short against Arcadia in their previous meeting back in October of 2024, falling 24-15. Can the Coyotes avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
