After flying high against Boulder Creek last Tuesday, Casteel came back down to earth. The Casteel Colts fell just short of the Higley Knights by a score of 14-12 on Thursday. The Colts' loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Although Casteel took the loss, they still got scores from Audrina Wenze- Atencio and Gianni Scott. Lacie Nemchick was another key player, throwing for 148 yards and two touchdowns.
Casteel didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Mia Johnson. Keegan Doherty was another major factor on D, picking up two sacks, making six total tackles (3.0 for loss), and defending a pass.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Higley to victory, but perhaps none more so than Maci Kerns, who picked up 114 receiving yards and a touchdown. Another passer making a difference was Ava Taliaferro, who threw for 221 yards and two touchdowns.
Casteel's defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 8-2. As for Higley, their victory bumped their record up to 4-2.
Casteel will welcome Browne at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Casteel's defense has only allowed 12.7 points per game this season, so Browne's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Higley, they will venture away from home to face off against Perry at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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