O'Connor faced Highland in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Thursday. The Eagles were outmatched by the Hawks and fell 30-0. The loss put an end to the Eagles' undefeated start to the season.
Alivia Escalera
| 09/25/25 vs Highland | 8 |
| 09/18/25 @ Verrado | 6 |
| 09/16/25 vs Tolleson | 6 |
| 11/13/24 @ Mountain Ridge | 6 |
| 11/07/24 @ Mountain Ridge | 9 |
| + 3 more games |
Even if they lost, O'Connor's defense still kept up the pressure with six sacks. It was truly a group effort as Alivia Escalera, Lilly Baca, and Taylor Kunz picked up two apiece. Escalera has been hot, having also posted six or more total tackles the last eight times she's played.
Alexis Eley was her usual excellent self, throwing for 234 yards and four touchdowns, while also rushing for 64 yards on only nine carries for Highland. Addi Riggs was in the mix too, providing the Hawks with two TDs.
Having lost for the first time this season, O'Connor fell to 2-1. As for Highland, the win keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Coincidentally, O'Connor and Highland will both be playing Mountain Ridge the next time they take the field. The Eagles will head out to face the Mountain Lions at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, while the Hawks will host them at 6:00 p.m. on the 7th.
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