Desert Mountain never let their opponents score on Monday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Arcadia Titans 41-0. This was payback for the Wolves, who suffered a 13-6 loss the last time these two teams met.
Desert Mountain's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Rhianna Ortiz Hernandez led the charge by picking up 61 receiving yards and one score, while also punching in one TD on the ground. Ortiz Hernandez also deserves a shoutout for her performance on D, picking up two sacks and making four total tackles. Caroline Workman made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Desert Mountain didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Arcadia to a completion percentage of just 50%. That dominant aerial defense primarily came from three players: Workman, Allison Veitkus, and Alyssa Sawyer, who each logged one passes deflected. Desert Mountain wasn't nearly as limited: they posted one of 60%.
Wolves
| Caroline Workman | 3 |
| Journey Phillips | 1 |
| Alyssa Sawyer | 1 |
Desert Mountain didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off five passes before the game was over. Workman led the group effort, picking up three of those interceptions all by herself. She got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Desert Mountain now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Arcadia, they are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Desert Mountain didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 42-0 defeat against Campo Verde on the 25th. As for Arcadia, they have also already played their next contest, a 9-0 victory against Combs on the 30th.
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