Football Recap: Jamerrius Anthony Leads Cortez's Defense on Friday + How To Watch

After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Scottsdale Christian Academy, Cortez was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They blew past the Fountain Hills Falcons 26-3.

Jamerrius Anthony was his usual excellent self, rushing for 127 yards and one touchdown while picking up 7.1 yards per carry, and also throwing for 122 yards and a pair of TDs on only eight passes. What's more, he posted two passing touchdowns, the most he's had since back in November of 2024.

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Jamerrius Anthony	2
Matthew Urrutia	1
Ra Hu	1

Cortez didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. Anthony led the group effort, picking up two of those interceptions all by himself. He got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.

Cortez's win was their first in the region, bumping their region record up to 1-3 and their overall record up to 2-6. As for Fountain Hills, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 2-6.

We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Cortez will take on rival Bourgade Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Fountain Hills is set to face off against their familiar foe Chino Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.