Cactus Shadows and Desert Edge squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Cactus Shadows had to settle for second. They came up short against the Desert Edge Scorpions, falling 42-19. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Falcons have suffered since October 27, 2023.
When it comes to explaining why Cactus Shadows lost, don't look at Donivan C Dixon. Despite the final result, he rushed for 108 yards, and also threw for 124 yards and a touchdown. C Dixon showed off some serious burst, turning on the afterburners on one carry for 55 yards. Cactus Shadows also got help from Alex Dafnis, who showed off his sure hands for 86 receiving yards.
Desert Edge's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Blake Roskopf led the charge by throwing for 252 yards and three touchdowns while completing 71.9% of his passes. Desert Edge is undefeated when Roskopf posts three or more passing touchdowns, but 2-4 otherwise. Zerek Sidney was Roskopf's top target, picking up 132 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Cactus Shadows' defeat dropped their record down to 7-5. As for Desert Edge, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matches, which provided a massive bump to their 7-4 record this season.
Cactus Shadows does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Desert Edge has already played their next matchup, a 30-14 win against Tucson High Magnet School on the 22nd.
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