Shadow Ridge defeated Desert Ridge, 10-7, in a 6A flag football showdown on Wednesday, Sept. 23, behind Milyana Turner, who scored the game's only touchdown.
The Stallions improved to 2-1 and the Jaguars fell to 1-2.
Key plays
Turner's touchdown opened the scoring for Shadow Ridge, which was led on defense by Ariel Barrera's key interception.
Key players
Turner broke through for Shadow Ridge.
Zalaya Flores scored for Desert Ridge.
Key quotes
“I think it was a defensive effort this time, they did everything they needed to do" − Shadow Ridge head coach Theron Frazer
“This was one of my better games" − Shadow Ridge's Ariel Barrera
"We did a good job on the goal-line defending" − Desert Ridge assistant coach Reggie Warwick
Up next
Shadow Ridge plays Tolleson
Union on Oct. 1. Desert Ridge faces Hamilton on Oct. 6.
This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Shadow Ridge tops Desert Ridge in defensive flag football showdown
