Football Recap: Paradise Valley Skates Past Flagstaff with Ease + How To Watch

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Paradise Valley). They blew past the Flagstaff Eagles 63-21 on Friday. The team's explosion on offense also rewarded the Trojans with their most commanding win of the season.

Kaleb Simmons

Rushing Yards

09/19/25 vs Flagstaff	209
09/12/25 vs Kellis	111
09/05/25 @ Tolleson	109
08/28/25 vs North	29

Paradise Valley's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Kaleb Simmons, who rushed for 209 yards and four scores while picking up 10.0 yards per carry. With that strong performance, Simmons is now averaging an impressive 114.5 rushing yards per game. Alonzo Gonzales was another key receiver, picking up 254 receiving yards and three touchdowns.

They were just one part of a punishing run game: Paradise Valley was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 227 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2024.

Paradise Valley didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Alek Bringas, Ethan Nancarrow, and Philip Kneib picked up one apiece. Bringas is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least six every time he's taken the field this season. Another thorn in Flagstaff's side was Kavish Vieira, who picked up 2.5 sacks and made seven total tackles (3.5 for loss).

Flagstaff's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Teyan Clerry, who picked up 55 receiving yards and one TD, and also rushed for 88 yards. Will Carpenter also helped out with an impressive 118 receiving yards.

Paradise Valley pushed their record up to 3-1 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season. Those home victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 43.0 points over those games. As for Flagstaff, their loss dropped their record down to 1-3.

Looking ahead, Paradise Valley will venture away from home to take on Cactus Shadows at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Trojans will need to watch out since the Falcons have now posted at least 31 points in their last three matchups. As for Flagstaff, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Lee Williams at 7:00 p.m. The Volunteers' defense has only allowed 11.5 points per game this season, so the Eagles' offense will have their work cut out for them.