The Casteel Colts will face off against the Salpointe Catholic Lancers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Casteel has given up an average of 26.2 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Casteel is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They managed a 39-34 victory over Higley. The Colts haven't had any issues with the Knights recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.
| 10/17/25 @ Desert Vista | 163.8 |
| 11/14/25 @ Brophy College Prep | 122.9 |
| 11/21/25 vs Higley | 117.8 |
| 10/24/25 @ Corona del Sol | 112.3 |
| 10/31/25 vs Queen Creek | 109.6 |
| + 2 more games |
Tee Smith continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 198 yards and a pair of touchdowns, while also throwing for 154 yards and two TDs while completing 76% of his passes. His passing game has become a key predictor of Casteel's success: the team is 4-1 when his passer rating is 100 or higher, but only 3-4 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Wyatt Defreitas, who rushed for 74 yards and one score on only six carries.
Meanwhile, Salpointe Catholic faced Pinnacle in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Lancers sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 10-7 victory over the Pioneers. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Lancers have posted since September 12th.
Casteel's victory bumped their record up to 7-5. As for Salpointe Catholic, their win bumped their record up to an identical 7-5.
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