Phoenix Christian put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They took their match with ease, bagging a 46-7 victory over Desert Star. The Cougars pushed the score to 46-0 by the end of the third, a deficit Desert Star cut but never quite recovered from.
Aaron Whitten
| 09/12/25 @ Desert Star | 158 |
| 08/22/25 @ Tanque Verde | 135 |
| 09/05/25 @ Highland Prep | 120 |
| 08/29/25 vs Benson | 101 |
| 09/27/24 vs Highland Prep | 68 |
Phoenix Christian's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Aaron Whitten led the charge by rushing for 158 yards and three TDs on only six carries. Those 158 rushing yards gave Whitten a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Z'Yeon Rondan, who rushed for 137 yards and one touchdown on only seven carries.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Phoenix Christian was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 300 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 300 rushing yards every time they've taken the field this season.
Another reason for the win was Phoenix Christian's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for four sacks. Leading the way was Cassidy Kovach with two. Phoenix Christian received some extra help from Lekai Bolton, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
When it comes to explaining why Desert Star lost, don't look at Gavin Canning. Despite the final result, he rushed for 144 yards.
Phoenix Christian's record is now 4-0. As for Desert Star, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-3.
Looking ahead, Phoenix Christian will venture away from home to take on Santa Cruz Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Desert Star, they will host Mountainside at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Desert Star will be up against the Wolves' rather soft defense (which has allowed 26 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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