Two dominant signal callers in Carlee Morse and Paige McCrabb are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Crismon Rattlers will head out to face off against the Eastmark Firebirds at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Crismon is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Wednesday. They blew past Coconino, posting a 31-3 win. The victory was nothing new for the Rattlers as they're now sitting on eight straight.
Crismon's receiving core played a big role in the win, headlined by Sophia Saldivar and Reylynn Lazarin. Saldivar picked up 86 receiving yards and one touchdown while Lazarin picked up 41 receiving yards and one score.
Crismon didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off five passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Saldivar, Isabella Salado, Skylar DaCosta, and Brayah Andree picked up one apiece. Saldivar got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Eastmark's rock-solid defense showed up for the team's fourth consecutive shutout on Wednesday. Their defense stepped up to hand Westview a 49-0 shutout. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Firebirds' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Arizona flag football rankings (they are ranked 15th, while the Knights are ranked 63rd).
Crismon's record now sits at 14-2. As for Eastmark, their record is now 14-3.
Crismon lost to Eastmark on the road by a decisive 16-0 margin in their previous matchup back in October. Can the Rattlers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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