Higley faced Pinnacle in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Knights were beaten by the Pioneers 41-11. The Knights were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 28-3.
Gunner Fagrell threw for 91 yards and one touchdown. John Asaro was his top target, picking up 47 receiving yards. On the ground, Antonio Young rushed for 41 yards.
Pinnacle had a senior duo take command as Gavin Hammond rushed for 115 yards and three scores and Drew Varsano threw for 183 yards and a pair of TDs. Those 115 rushing yards set a new season-high mark for Hammond.
Having lost for the first time this season, Higley fell to 3-1. As for Pinnacle, the win keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Higley wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 50-7 loss against Mountain View on the 26th. As for Pinnacle, they have also already played their next matchup, a 39-8 defeat against Liberty on the 26th.
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