The Desert Edge Scorpions will square off against the Cactus Shadows Falcons at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Desert Edge will be looking to keep their three-game home win streak alive.
Desert Edge is probably headed into the match with a chip on their shoulder considering Verrado just ended the team's five-game winning streak on Friday. They took a 17-10 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Vipers.
Even if they lost, Desert Edge's defense still kept up the pressure with three sacks. In that department, Jerry Washington was the leader with two. Washington is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least six every time he's taken the field this season. Another thorn in Verrado's side was Joshua Hopphaus, who made 14 total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Meanwhile, Cactus Shadows humbled Agua Fria with a 56-6 victory. Considering the Falcons have won five matchups by more than 26 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Donivan C Dixon was his usual excellent self, throwing for 245 yards and two touchdowns on only 19 passes, while also punching in a touchdown on the ground.
Desert Edge's loss dropped their record down to 6-4. As for Cactus Shadows, their victory bumped their record up to 7-4.
Everything came up roses for Desert Edge against Cactus Shadows in their previous matchup back in September of 2022, as the squad secured a 35-0 win. Does Desert Edge have another victory up their sleeve, or will Cactus Shadows turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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