Scottsdale Christian Academy had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 28-25 win over the Willcox Cowboys on Saturday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Eagles have posted since November 30, 2024.
It was another big night for Sean Helgeson, who rushed for 64 yards and one touchdown on only nine carries, and also threw for 126 yards and a pair of TDs. Nathaniel Elrod helped out on the ground, rushing for 112 yards.
Scottsdale Christian Academy didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Aiden Giannopoulos and Dom Dickerson. Giannopoulos is also on a roll when it comes to defended passes, as he's now defended at least one in each of the last three games he's played dating back to last season. He got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
When it comes to explaining why Willcox lost, don't look at Kaleb Cooke. Despite the final result, he rushed for 144 yards and one score on only 14 carries, and also caught one TD. Another player making a difference was Asher Ward, who rushed for 92 yards on only six carries.
Eagles
| 11/22/25 vs Willcox | 28-25 |
| 11/14/25 vs San Tan Charter | 14-7 |
| 11/07/25 vs Morenci | 55-0 |
| 10/17/25 vs Camp Verde | 49-14 |
| 10/11/25 vs Phoenix Christian | 41-34 |
| + 8 more games |
Scottsdale Christian Academy pushed their record up to 12-1 with the win, which was their 13th straight at home dating back to last season. The home victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 44.0 points this season. As for Willcox, their loss dropped their record down to 10-3.
Scottsdale Christian Academy didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 27-22 win against St. Johns on the 29th. Willcox does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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