The Phoenix Christian Cougars will head out on the road to face off against the Scottsdale Christian Academy Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Phoenix Christian's defense heads into the game hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They took their matchup with ease, bagging a 56-0 victory over Mountainside. The Cougars have beaten the Wolves the last three times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Wolves has come to flipping the script.
Kevin Palafox
| 10/03/25 vs Mountainside | 2 |
| 09/27/25 vs Trivium Prep | 1 |
| 09/19/25 @ Santa Cruz Valley | 1 |
| 09/12/25 @ Desert Star | 1 |
| 08/22/25 @ Tanque Verde | 1 |
| 10/25/24 vs Mountainside | 2 |
Phoenix Christian's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Kevin Palafox, who rushed for 145 yards and two scores. That's the most rushing touchdowns Palafox has posted since back in October of 2024. Cashis Grimwade was in the mix as well, providing Phoenix Christian with two touchdowns.
Phoenix Christian's run defense was locked in: Mountainside could only muster 3.4 yards per carry. The team can thank Daniel Sanchez for the heroic effort on defense: he. Phoenix Christian didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged 15.4.
Phoenix Christian's defense didn't let the opposing QB, get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for five sacks. In that department, Aaron Whitten was the leader with three. Grimwade got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Scottsdale Christian Academy blew past Cortez, posting a 56-8 win.
Phoenix Christian better keep an eye on Sean Helgeson. He was instrumental in Scottsdale Christian Academy's win, throwing for 230 yards and four TDs while completing 88.9% of his passes, and also rushing for 40 yards. Helgeson has been hot recently, having posted four or more passing touchdowns the last three times he's played. Ben Watkins was another key player, rushing for 92 yards and one score on only eight carries.
Phoenix Christian's record is now 7-0. As for Scottsdale Christian Academy, their record now sits at an identical 7-0.
Saturday's contest might be decided on the ground. Phoenix Christian has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 333.4 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Scottsdale Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 202.4 rushing yards. There's a good chance Saturday's game turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Everything came up roses for Phoenix Christian against Scottsdale Christian Academy when the teams last played back in November of 2019, as the squad secured a 49-7 victory. In that matchup, the Cougars amassed a halftime lead of 28-0, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Saturday.
