Goldwater was the 49-7 winner over Deer Valley when they last played one another back in September of 2022, but their luck changed this time around. The Bulldogs took a 38-34 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Skyhawks on Friday.

Dylan Sierra
09/05/25 @ Deer Valley | 8 |
08/29/25 @ Kellis | 9 |
11/08/24 @ Willow Canyon | 5 |
11/01/24 @ Mountain Ridge | 9 |
10/25/24 vs Agua Fria | 8 |
+ 3 more games |
Goldwater didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Dylan Sierra and Jorge Gastelum. Sierra has been hot, having also posted five or more total tackles the last eight times he's played.
Deer Valley's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Coleston Paxton, who picked up 179 receiving yards and three scores. Those three receiving touchdowns gave Paxton a new career-high. Gavin Youngker was another key passer, throwing for 281 yards and four TDs.
Goldwater's loss dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Deer Valley, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it.
Goldwater has already played their next match, a 34-6 win against Skyline on the 12th. As for Deer Valley, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 31-12 victory against Greenway on the 12th.
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