Football Recap: O'connor Takes a Tough Playoff Loss + How To Watch

By Team Reports Nov 18, 2025, 11:45am

Football Recap: O'Connor Eagles vs. Higley Knights

HOW TO WATCH: This game can be replayed on the NFHS Network, the official streaming partner of the AZ Interscholastic Assn. (AIA) & Higley High School. Watch Full Replay

O'Connor and Higley squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but O'Connor had to settle for second. They fell 26-17 to the Knights.

Most of the squad's points came courtesy of special teams, who contributed 11 in total. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Jaxon Simons, who ran a punt back for a touchdown.

O'Connor didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Marcus Johnson and Coran Eley.

O'Connor's defeat dropped their record down to 3-8. As for Higley, their victory bumped their record up to 7-4.

As of now, neither O'Connor nor the Knights have any future games scheduled.

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