Lions
| 09/05/25 @ Crismon | 28-27 |
| 08/29/25 @ ALA - Ironwood | 41-14 |
| 11/30/24 @ ALA - West Foothills | 26-7 |
| 11/23/24 @ Benjamin Franklin | 24-13 |
| 10/25/24 @ Thatcher | 22-7 |
| + 2 more games |
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy had won seven straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they bumped up to 3-0 to make it eight. They slipped by the Crismon Rattlers 28-27. Given the Lions' advantage in MaxPreps' Arizona football rankings (they are ranked 49th, while the Rattlers are ranked 139th) , the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was MJ Buckner, who rushed for 42 yards and one score, and also threw for 49 yards and one TD. Race Pinneo was another key signal caller, throwing for 158 yards and a pair of touchdowns while completing 73.3% of his passes.
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Crismon to a completion percentage of just 45.2%. The team can thank Levi Secrest for the heroic effort on defense: he. Pusch Ridge Christian Academy wasn't nearly as limited: they posted one of 69%.
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy's defense didn't let Braxton Thill., get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for 4.5 sacks. That dominant display was truly a team effort as four different players picked up one apiece. Cameron Shoaff was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making ten total tackles.
As for Crismon, they now have a losing record of 1-2. They have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Crismon lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Thill, who threw for 214 yards and a pair of TDs. Walker Higbee was in the mix as well, providing Crismon with two scores.
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 35-0 victory against Catalina Foothills on the 11th. As for Crismon, they will challenge Blue Ridge at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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