Centennial's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the O'Connor Eagles 35-7. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Coyotes considering their ten-point performance the contest before.
Leading Centennial to victory were Owen Reynoso and Titus Hill. Reynoso rushed for 139 yards on only 14 carries, while Hill threw for 183 yards and a pair of TDs. Hill's passing game has become a key predictor of the Coyotes' success: the team is undefeated when his passer rating is 100 or higher, but only 1-2 otherwise. Sebastian Moreno also helped out with an impressive 97 receiving yards.
Coyotes
| 10/03/25 @ O'Connor | 223 |
| 09/26/25 @ Hamilton | 78 |
| 09/19/25 @ Queen Creek | 94 |
| 09/12/25 vs Desert Ridge | 177 |
| 09/05/25 vs Valley Vista | 213 |
| + 3 more games |
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Centennial was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 223 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in November of 2024.
Another reason for the win was Centennial's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for 6.5 sacks. That dominant display was truly a team effort as five different players picked up one apiece ( Julian Brown, Javier Chacon, and Jace Langley also recorded half a sack).
Centennial's record now sits at 4-2. As for O'Connor, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Centennial will challenge Liberty at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Coyotes will need to watch out since the Lions have now posted at least 31 points in their last four games. As for O'Connor, they will face off against Saguaro at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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