If Canyon View was feeling good fresh off their 27-6 takedown of Centennial last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Jaguars fell 18-12 to the Desert Edge Scorpions on Tuesday. The Jaguars were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Scorpions apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.
Despite the loss, Canyon View still got an impressive performance from Arri Richardson, who picked up 105 receiving yards and one score, and also threw for 45 yards and one TD. Richardson didn't just play on offense: she also made two total tackles and defended two passes in addition to snagging an interception which she returned one-yard for a touchdown.
While Canyon View came up short, they sure didn't make it easy for Desert Edge: they limited their QB to completion percentage of just 47.4%. That dominant aerial defense primarily came from two players: Richardson and Jada White, who each logged two passes deflected. Canyon View wasn't nearly as limited: they posted one of 65.4%.
Jaguars
| Nadia Fonseca | 1 |
| Arri Richardson | 1 |
| Ryane Ast | 1 |
Canyon View didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Nadia Fonseca, Richardson, and Ryane Ast picked up one apiece. Richardson got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Canyon View now has a losing record of 1-2. As for Desert Edge, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it.
Canyon View has already played their next contest, a 48-7 defeat against Hamilton on the 25th. As for Desert Edge, they will venture away from home to take on Sierra Linda at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. This will be the Scorpions' first chance to prove their worth in the conference.
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