Football Recap: Scottsdale Christian Academy Skates Past Tonopah Valley with Ease

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Previous 3 Games

08/29/25 - Away	44-0 W
09/13/24 - Home	32-35 L
10/02/15 - Home	36-21 W

Scottsdale Christian Academy lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Tonopah Valley, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Friday's match. The Eagles claimed a resounding 44-0 win over the Phoenix. The high-scoring effort was just what the Eagles needed considering they were shut out in their previous game.

A big part of Scottsdale Christian Academy's victory came down to the chemistry between Sean Helgeson and his top target Isaiah Steffen. Helgeson threw for 258 yards and a pair of TDs on only 19 passes while Steffen picked up 140 receiving yards and two scores. Those 258 passing yards gave Helgeson a new career-high. Another big playmaker for Scottsdale Christian Academy was Caleb Murphy, who returned a punt for a touchdown.

On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Scottsdale Christian Academy's defense and their four sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Abraham Ortega, Logan Liston, and London Olsen, who each picked up one sack apiece. Scottsdale Christian Academy received some extra help from Martin Perez, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.

Special teams was a major factor in the game for Scottsdale Christian Academy, racking up 12 points in total. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Murphy, who ran a punt back for a touchdown.

Scottsdale Christian Academy's win was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 1-1. The road victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 36.8 points over those games. As for Tonopah Valley, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Scottsdale Christian Academy will face off against Bourgade Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on September 6. This will be the Eagles' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Tonopah Valley, they will take on Camp Verde at 7:00 p.m. on September 6.