Football Recap: Strong Effort on D from Kharizma Dixon and Ayana Lane Leads Copper Canyon over Sierra Linda + How To Watch

Football Recap: Copper Canyon Aztecs vs. Sierra Linda Bulldogs

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Sep 23, 2025, 11:00am

HOW TO WATCH: This game can be replayed on the NFHS Network, the official streaming partner of the AZ Interscholastic Assn. (AIA) & Sierra Linda High School. Watch Full Replay

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Previous 3 Games

09/18/25 - Away20-6 W
10/24/24 - Away6-0 W
09/26/23 - Away26-20 W

After having lost a blowout in their previous game against North Canyon, Copper Canyon was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They enjoyed a cozy 20-6 win over the Sierra Linda Bulldogs. The Aztecs have beaten the Bulldogs the last three times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Bulldogs has come to flipping the script.

Copper Canyon didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Kharizma Dixon and Ayana Lane.

Despite the loss, Sierra Linda still got an impressive performance from Carlasia Sturges, who rushed for 135 yards on only nine carries, and also threw for 49 yards and one TD.

The victory got Copper Canyon back to even at 1-1. As for Sierra Linda, they are on a nine-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.

Copper Canyon will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Ironwood at 6:00 p.m. on the 30th. As for Sierra Linda, they will square off against Sunrise Mountain at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.

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