Football Recap: Owen Claridge Leads a Balanced Attack to Beat Browne

The Skyline Coyotes got the win against the Browne Bruins on Friday by a conclusive 28-7. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Coyotes.

Owen Claridge

Passing Yards (Career)

09/26/25 vs Browne	197
09/05/25 vs Buena	162
08/29/25 vs Dobson	161
09/18/25 @ South Mountain	82
09/12/25 @ Goldwater	57

Skyline's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Owen Claridge, who threw for 197 yards and three touchdowns while completing 71.4% of his passes. Those 197 passing yards gave Claridge a new career-high. Shawn Saxon also helped with three TDs in total.

Skyline's run defense was locked in: Browne could only muster 2.6 yards per carry. The team can thank Michael Joya for the heroic effort on defense: he. Skyline's ground attack was stronger, having averaged 5.4.

Skyline's defense didn't let Perry Grays., get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for five sacks. Alex Rodriquez was especially locked on to Browne's QB and sacked him three times. Rodriquez also set a new season-high mark in total tackles with seven.

Skyline now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Browne, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-5.

Skyline and Browne will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Coyotes are set to square off against their familiar foe ALA - Gilbert North at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Browne will take on rival Fairfax at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.