Higley faced Brophy College Prep in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Knights skirted past the Broncos 41-38. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Knights have posted since November 1, 2024.
Gunner Fagrell
| 10/17/25 vs Brophy College Prep | 115.9 |
| 10/03/25 @ Saguaro | 108.9 |
| 09/26/25 vs Mountain View | 54.2 |
| 09/19/25 vs Pinnacle | 83.6 |
| 09/12/25 @ Mesa | 80.3 |
| + 4 more games |
A big part of Higley's victory came down to the chemistry between Gunner Fagrell and his top target Anthony Palka. Fagrell threw for 347 yards and three touchdowns while Palka picked up 123 receiving yards and three TDs. What's more, Fagrell racked up 115.9 passer rating, the most he's had since back in November of 2024.
Higley didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Dylan Hostallero and Justice Brathwaite. Brathwaite also set a new season-high mark in total tackles with seven. Hostallero got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Loss or not, Brophy College Prep got some senior leadership from Case Vanden Bosch and Daylen Sharper. Vanden Bosch rushed for 72 yards and three scores, while Sharper picked up 201 receiving yards and a pair of TDs. The Broncos are 3-1 when Vanden Bosch posts two or more rushing touchdowns, but 1-2 otherwise.
The win made it two in a row for Higley and bumps their season record up to 5-2. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 32.5 points over those games. As for Brophy College Prep, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Higley will challenge Shadow Ridge at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Knights are facing the Stallions at the right time seeing as the Stallions are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Brophy College Prep, they will face off against Liberty at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Lions' defense has only allowed 11 points per game this season, so the Broncos' offense will have their work cut out for them.
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