Photo: 2 Johann Gundermann hauls in one of his long TD receptions from Jaxon Rice
Jaxon Rice threw for 248 yards and five touchdowns to lead the Prescott Badgers to a 41-12 win on Bill Shepard Field on senior night. Johann Gundermann was the recipient of four passes, three going for lengthy touchdowns that electrified the Badger faithful.
Photo: 10 Jaxon Rice had a big night in his Badger finale throwing for 248 yards and five touchdowns
The Marauders went up 6-0 late in the first quarter when Michael Grijalva carried the ball off the right side for a 15 yard touchdown with 1:36 left in the first quarter.
Prescott responded quickly with a 74 yard pass from quarterback Jaxon Rice to Johann Gundermann. The extra point was blocked as the game was tied at six.
Mingus came right back, scoring on a fourth down play when Reighns Stokes threw a 14 yard pass to Mario Camacho in the far corner in the end zone. The two point conversion failed, leaving Mingus on top 12-6.
Photo: Johann Gundermann gets a lift from 70 Adam Roberts after catching his third touchdown pass of the game. Joined by 53 Frankie Jaume, 64 Amyr Singh, 71 Tyson Gillette
The Badger defense stood tall holding the Marauders on fourth down at the Prescott 37. Lightning struck for a second time on the first play when Rice aired it out on the far side to Gundermann for a 63 yard scoring strike for their second connection of the night. Jed Rummage added the PAT for a 13-12 lead.
Mingus threatened as they got down to the Prescott 31, but a fumble recovered by Wyatt Rewerts gave the Badgers the ball back with less than a minute to play in the half. Lightning struck for a third time when Rice hit Gundermann in stride for a 69 yard touchdown. The extra point gave the Badgers a 20-12 lead at the half.
Rice hit Josiah Peoples on a curl route at the 15, who spun away from the defender for a 22 yard touchdown pass to extend the lead to 26-12.
Photo: 1 Uriah Tenette with the ball works his way past 6 Isaac Sena
Uriah Tenette scored on a two yard run off the left side for a 33-12 lead with a two minutes left in the third quarter. Tenette also scored the final TD of the season on a shovel pass from Rice. A bad snap followed that was picked up by Rice who found fellow senior Isaac Muffley in the end zone for the two point conversion.
Photo: Isaac Muffley fights to pick up extra yards after his catch
Rice said, “This was a great way to close out our season. Sorry it had to come to an end so soon, but we played like we knew we could. It was a fun atmosphere tonight with the students, parents and everyone, and getting to play with these guys one final time. The line did a great job giving me a chance to throw some good passes. Johann was great tonight. Just glad we were able to have a game like this.”
Gundermann, who finished with his best offensive performance of the season with 4 receptions for 214 yards, and three touchdowns said, “What a great way to close it down. I had the first drop and I said to myself that won’t happen again. Jaxon put the ball right where it needed to be and I took it from there. It was a lot of fun. We just wanted to go out and play like we were capable of.”
Photo: 45 Cort Lewis works to bring down Isaac Sena with lineman Jahir Hernandez blocking 49 Cooper Kasun
Cort Lewis and Cooper Kasun led the defense with 13 tackles each. Kasun also had two scaks. Wyatt Rewerts had nine tackles including a sack. Gunnar Parra also had a sack. Tenette had a pass interception.
Mingus quarterback Reigns Stokes led the Marauders throwing for 86 yards on 6-12-1 passing and on the ground with 44 yards on 13 carries. Mario Camacho caught three passes for 53 yards and a touchdown.
Both Mingus and Prescott wrapped up their seasons at (4-6), with the Badgers coming fourth in the GCR at (2-3).
Ever wondered about those people who run the chain gang across the way from the home side? Well here is shout out to Rick Emmett, retired teacher from Prescott High School, who just concluded his 48th season as a member of the chain gang. That’s right 48th! Rick’s dedication to Badger football is something to be commended.
PRESCOTT BADGERS 41, MINGUS MARAUDERS 12
Score by Quarters- 1 2 3 4 – T
Mingus 6 6 0 0 – 12
Prescott 6 14 13 8 – 41
Scoring Summary
M-Grijalva 15 yard run (Kick failed)
P- Gundermann 74 yard pass from Rice (Kick failed)
M-Camacho 14 yard pass from Stokes (Run failed)
P-Gundermann 63 yard pass from Rice (Rummage kick)
P-Gundermann 69 yardpass from Rice (Rummage kick)
P-Peoples 22 yard pass from Rice (Kick failed)
P-Tenette 2 yard run (Rummage kick)
P-Tenette 2 yard pass from Rice (Muffley pass from Rice)
LEE WILLIAMS VOLUNTEERS 38, BRADSHAW MOUNTAIN BEARS 21
Score by Quarters- 1 2 3 4 – T
Bradshaw Mountain 0 7 14 0 – 21
Lee Williams 14 3 8 13 – 38
No scoring summary available
Lee Williams quarterback Noah Petrauschke threw for 242 yards and three touchdowns, plus rushed for 155 yards and a touchdown to lead the Volunteers to the seventeen point win over the Bears to take the Grand Canyon Region title for the first time.
GRAND CANYON REGION STANDINGS
School- W-L W-L
Lee Williams 5-0 9-1
Coconino 4-1 7-3
Bradshaw Mountain 3-2 7-3
PRESCOTT 2-3 4-6
Mingus 1-4 4-6
Flagstaff 0-5 2-8
Region Scoreboard
PRESCOTT 41, Mingus 12
Lee Williams 38, Bradshaw Mountain 21
Coconino 56, Flagstaff 14
FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS SCOREBOARD
Alhambra 18, Copper Canyon 6
Arcadia 27, AZ College Prep 0
Barry Goldwater 60, Willow Canyon 14
Basha 38, Perry 27
Brophy Prep 14, Salpointe Catholic 12
Buckeye 49, Lake Havasu 14
Cactus Shadows 56, Agua Fria 14
Camelback 48, Central 20
Canyon Del Oro 21, Walden Grove 9
Casa Grande 35, Buena 31
Chandler 49, Hamilton 13
Desert Edge 62, Verrado 7
Douglas 47, Sahuarita 3
Eastmark 50, Apache Junction 7
Empire 28, Rincon University 13
Estrella Foothills 28, Deer Valley 20
Highland 12, Desert Ridge 0
Higley 36, Williams Field 35
Horizon 51, ALA-Gilbert North 27
Independence 47, Gila Ridge 8
La Joya Community 28, Seton Catholic Prep 9
Maryvale 54, Washington 33
Mesquite 56, Desert Sunrise 0
Mica Mountain 28, Catalina Foothills 21
Moon Valley 47, Glendale 42
Peoria 55, Carl Hayden 0
Poston Butte 49, Marco de Niza 12
Rio Rico 28, Cholla 21
Saguaro 28, Pinnacle 6
Sahuaro 33, Pueblo 7
Snowflake 36, Sierra Linda 6
Thunderbird 29, St. Mary’s 0
Tucson 81, Nogales 0
Vista Grande 43, Combs 8
Youngker 59, Greenway 33
Yuma Catholic 24, Northwest Christian 10
3A PLAYOFFS-First Round
Blue Ridge 20, Pusch Ridge 17
Mohave 28, Safford 14
Morenci 35, Benjamin Franklin 7
Paradise Honors 64, Gilbert Christian 23
Round Valley 32, ALA-West Foothills 7
Sabino 46, River Valley 31
Thatcher 35, Florence 14
Valley Christian 24, ALA-Ironwood 21
2A PLAYOFFS-First Round
Arizona Lutheran 52, Scottsdale Prep 6
Camp Verde 50, St. John’s 22
Pima 56, Holbrook 6
San Tan Charter 28, Veritas Prep 26
Santa Cruz Valley 49, Tombstone 14
Scottsdale Christian 49, Willcox 7
Tanque Verde 24, Parker 0
Tonopah Valley 35, Phoenix Christian 14
8-MAN SEMIFINALS
Hayden 28, El Capitan/Academy 8
Mogollon 36, Bagdad 34
OPEN DIVISION
#8 Hamilton (7-3) at #1 Liberty (9-1)
#7 ALA-Queen Creek (8-2) at #2 Basha (9-1)
#6 Desert Mountain (9-1) at #3 Centennial (9-1)
#5 Highland 98-2) at #4 Chandler (8-2)
6A PLAYOFFS_First Round
#16 Mesa (6-4) at #1 Pinnacle (6-3)
#15 Corona del Sol (3-7) at #2 Brophy Prep (7-2)
#14 Queen Creek (3-7) at #3 Salpointe Catholic (8-1)
#13 Desert Ridge (5-5) at #4 Saguaro (4-5)
#12 Red Mountain (4-6) at #5 Perry (7-2)
#11 Mountain Pointe (6-4) at #6 Mountain View Mesa (7-2)
#10 Boulder Creek (6-4) at #7 Williams Field (5-4)
#9 Sandra Day O’Connor (5-5) at #8 Casteel (5-5)
5A PLAYOFFS-First Round
#16 Ironwood Ridge (8-2) at #1 Higley (8-2)
#15 Buena (7-3) at #2 Desert Edge (8-2)
#14 Canyon View (5-5) at #3 Horizon (8-2)
#13 Campo Verde (5-5) at #4 Cactus (7-3)
#12 Casa Grande (7-3) at #5 Apollo (9-1)
#11 Marana (5-5) at #6 ALA-Gilbert North (6-4)
#10 Sunnyslope (6-4) at #7 Notre Dame Prep (4-6)
#9 Raymond Kellis (9-1) at #8 Millennium (6-4)
4A PLAYOFFS-First Round
#16 Peoria (6-4) at #1 Yuma Catholic (10-0)
#15 Poston Butte (6-4) at #2 Canyon Del Oro (10-0)
#14 Snowflake (7-3) at #3 Mica Mountain (9-1)
#13 Coconino (7-3) at #4 Arcadia (10-0)
#12 Bradshaw Mountain (7-3) at #5 Thunderbird (8-2)
#11 Walden Grove (6-4) at #6 Northwest Christian (8-2)
#10 AZ College Prep (7-3) at #7 Lee Williams (9-1)
#9 Buckeye (7-3) at #8 Eastmark (8-2)
3A PLAYOFFS-Quarterfinals
#9 Blue Ridge (9-2) at #1 Mohave (10-1)
#6 Morenci (8-3) at #3 Paradise Honors (9-2)
#12 Round Valley (7-4) at #4 Sabino (8-3)
#7 Thatcher (7-4) at #2 Valley Christian (10-1)
2A PLAYOFFS-Quarterfinals
#8 Tonopah Valley (9-2) at #1 Pima (11-0)
#6 Santa Cruz Valley (8-2) at #3 Scottsdale Christian (9-2)
#5 San Tan Charter (8-2) at #4 Camp Verde (9-2)
#7 Tanque Verde (9-2) at #2 Arizona Lutheran (11-0)
1A PLAYOFFS-Championship
#1Hayden (11-0) vs. #6 Mogollon (8-2) at Coronado HS, Scottsdale
