Cactus Shadows kicked off their season on the road on Thursday and hit a couple of potholes. They fell 27-19 to the Desert Edge Scorpions. The Falcons were not able to make up for their loss to the Scorpions from their previous meeting back in November of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Cactus Shadows lost, don't look at Donivan Dixon. Despite the final result, he rushed for 157 yards and one TD while picking up 9.2 yards per carry, and also threw for 66 yards and one touchdown.
Blake Roskopf had an outrageously good game for Desert Edge as he threw for 365 yards and three touchdowns, and also punched in one score on the ground. That's the most passing yards Roskopf has posted since back in October of 2024. Aiden Honeywood was Roskopf's top target, picking up 133 receiving yards and one TD.
Coming up, Cactus Shadows will host ALA - Gilbert North at 7:00 p.m. on the 5th. As for Desert Edge, they will hit the road for the first time this season to take on Cienega at 7:00 p.m. on the 5th.
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