The Queen Creek Bulldogs will challenge the Casteel Colts at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Queen Creek is looking to give their home crowd another W after opening their season at home on Friday. They breezed by Sunrise Mountain at home to the tune of 42-7. The victory was some much needed relief for the Bulldogs as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Tait Reynolds went supernova for Queen Creek, rushing for 101 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries, while also throwing for 237 yards and three touchdowns on only 17 passes. Quintin Miles was Reynolds' top target, picking up 137 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Queen Creek was moving up and down the field and finished the game with 449 total yards. That's the most total yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Meanwhile, Casteel had to kick off their season on the road on Friday, but they showed no ill effects. They walked away with a 31-21 win over Boulder Creek.
Paul Palmer looked great while leading his team to the win, throwing for 145 yards and four touchdowns. Casteel also got a significant boost from Isaiah Linyear, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 110 yards.
Casteel wouldn't let Boulder Creek keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Nathaniel Jimenez, Rocco Fatongiatau, and Brady Casper picked up one apiece. Jimenez also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing a fumble and making two total tackles.
Queen Creek came up short against Casteel when the teams last played back in September of 2023, falling 35-28. Will Queen Creek have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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