Desert Edge won the last time they faced Camelback, and things went their way on Thursday too. The Desert Edge Scorpions enjoyed a cozy 24-6 win over the Camelback Spartans.
Elijah Sherbin-Fox went supernova for Desert Edge, rushing for 85 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries, while also throwing for 230 yards and a touchdown. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 66 yards. 81 of those passing yards were hauled in by Jaelyn Easterling-Flores.
Another reason for the win was Desert Edge's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for five sacks. Easterling-Flores was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up twohimself. Joshua Hopphaus was another major factor on D, making ten total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Desert Edge's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Camelback, they now also have a losing record at 1-2.
Desert Edge will head out to take on Higley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Camelback, they will challenge Cesar Chavez at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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