We're coming up on the halfway point of the season after this week's games (for those that haven't had a bye yet). After going to Tempe, Mesa, Gilbert, and Queen Creek over the first 4 weeks, I'm finally going West and will be heading to Sunrise Mountain to see the Mustangs against Boulder Creek. This will be the first meeting between the 2 schools.
Boulder Creek (3-1) has won 2 straight and scored at least 21 in each game (37 ppg). Junior Rowan McKenzie had 4 TD passes last week to give him 11 on the season. Dylan Niemeyer has been reliable and has a TD catch in each of the Jaguars' games. I see in the box score that Sinjin Schmitt, BC's leading rusher, didn't play last week. Sophomore Karsten Cornell stepped in and had 15 carries for 102 yards. So, we'll see who's in the backfield on Friday night.
Sunrise Mountain (3-1) has also won 2 straight (on the field). The Mustangs have scored at least 31 in their last 3 games after the opening night shutout against Liberty. The offense is waiting for a pair of transfer QBs to become eligible (in its next game). In the meantime, it's been run, run, run. Sunrise is averaging less than 7 passes per game (162 run plays, 27 pass plays). Senior Rex Underhill leads the team in rushing with 312 yards and 4 TDs. Micah Johnson, a receiver, is also getting it done on defense as he had a pair of picks last week, bringing one back to the house.
Looks to be a good one out in Peoria on Friday night. Both teams are heading into a bye week on Oct. 7, so I'm sure they'll leave it all out there.
NOTE: Sunrise Mountain's record has been corrected to 3-1 as the AIA has awarded them a forfeit victory in Week 2 over Millikan. The California team had to forfeit its 4 wins due to an ineligible player. The Rams are now 1-5 after winning last Friday night (58-54).
Boulder Creek (3-1) has won 2 straight and scored at least 21 in each game (37 ppg). Junior Rowan McKenzie had 4 TD passes last week to give him 11 on the season. Dylan Niemeyer has been reliable and has a TD catch in each of the Jaguars' games. I see in the box score that Sinjin Schmitt, BC's leading rusher, didn't play last week. Sophomore Karsten Cornell stepped in and had 15 carries for 102 yards. So, we'll see who's in the backfield on Friday night.
Sunrise Mountain (3-1) has also won 2 straight (on the field). The Mustangs have scored at least 31 in their last 3 games after the opening night shutout against Liberty. The offense is waiting for a pair of transfer QBs to become eligible (in its next game). In the meantime, it's been run, run, run. Sunrise is averaging less than 7 passes per game (162 run plays, 27 pass plays). Senior Rex Underhill leads the team in rushing with 312 yards and 4 TDs. Micah Johnson, a receiver, is also getting it done on defense as he had a pair of picks last week, bringing one back to the house.
Looks to be a good one out in Peoria on Friday night. Both teams are heading into a bye week on Oct. 7, so I'm sure they'll leave it all out there.
NOTE: Sunrise Mountain's record has been corrected to 3-1 as the AIA has awarded them a forfeit victory in Week 2 over Millikan. The California team had to forfeit its 4 wins due to an ineligible player. The Rams are now 1-5 after winning last Friday night (58-54).
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