Brophy College Prep fought the good fight in their overtime contest against Higley on Friday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Knights by a score of 41-38. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Broncos have suffered since October 4, 2024.
Daylen Sharper
| 10/17/25 @ Higley | 201 |
| 10/03/25 vs Shadow Ridge | 63 |
| 09/26/25 vs Red Mountain | 61 |
Case Vanden Bosch and Daylen Sharper certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Vanden Bosch rushed for 72 yards and three scores, while Sharper picked up 201 receiving yards and a pair of TDs. With that strong performance, Sharper is now averaging an impressive 108.3 receiving yards per game.
Don't try to pin the team's loss on the defense: they kept the trenches locked down and allowed a mere 3.1 yards per carry. While two picked up at least nine total tackles, John Michael stood above the rest. He picked up a sack and made nine total tackles (3.0 for loss). Brophy College Prep's ground attack was stronger, having averaged 4.8.
A big part of Higley's victory came down to the chemistry between Gunner Fagrell and his top target Anthony Palka. Fagrell threw for 347 yards and three touchdowns while Palka picked up 123 receiving yards and three scores. What's more, Fagrell racked up 115.9 passer rating, the most he's had since back in November of 2024.
Brophy College Prep's loss dropped their record down to 4-3. As for Higley, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Brophy College Prep will head out to take on Liberty at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams might be coming in a bit winded given these two teams combined for 859 yards in their previous games. As for Higley, they will venture away from home to challenge Shadow Ridge at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Knights are facing the Stallions at the right time seeing as the Stallions are stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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