Cactus Shadows is 0-6 against Horizon since October of 2018 but things could change on Friday. The Falcons will host the Huskies at 7:00 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Cactus Shadows is headed into the matchup out to prove that what happened against Desert Mountain on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Falcons were dealt a 49-20 loss at the hands of the Wolves. The Falcons were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 42-14.
Zach Spielman
| 10/03/25 @ Desert Mountain | 90 |
| 09/05/25 vs ALA - Gilbert North | 67 |
| 09/19/25 @ Camelback | 53 |
| 09/26/25 vs Paradise Valley | 39 |
| 09/12/25 @ Eastmark | 12 |
Cactus Shadows might have lost, but man, Donivan Dixon was a machine: he rushed for 113 yards and three TDs on only ten carries, and also threw for 211 yards on only 16 passes. 90 of Dixon's passing yards were hauled in by Zach Spielman.
Meanwhile, Horizon fought the good fight in their overtime contest against Notre Dame Prep on Friday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They and the Saints were almost perfectly matched up, but they suffered a 42-41 defeat. The loss was the Huskies' first of the season.
Having lost for the first time this season, Horizon fell to 5-1. As for Cactus Shadows, their loss dropped their record down to 3-3.
Cactus Shadows ended up a good deal behind Horizon in their previous matchup back in November of 2024, losing 40-21. Thankfully for the Falcons, Jase Ashley (who threw for 239 yards and three touchdowns on only 17 passes, and also rushed for 34 yards and one score) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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