If Highland Prep wanted to avenge their loss from the last time they played Phoenix Christian, they should've done a better job of containing Aaron Whitten. The Cougars blew past the Honey Badgers, posting a 72-0 win for which the team can thank Whitten, who rushed for 120 yards and two scores. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 80 yards.
Phoenix Christian didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Jude House and Damignon Danger. Phoenix Christian received some extra help from Daniel Pacheco, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Cougars
| 09/05/25 @ Highland Prep | 72-0 |
| 08/29/25 vs Benson | 49-14 |
| 08/22/25 @ Tanque Verde | 47-7 |
The victory (which was Phoenix Christian's third in a row) raised their record to 3-0. Those wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 7.0 points on average this season. As for Highland Prep, they now have a losing record of 1-2.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Phoenix Christian is set to challenge their familiar foe Desert Star at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Highland Prep will square off against rival Trivium Prep at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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