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SOUTH CENTRAL 12, PHOENIX GRIZZLIES 6

Whittier's Tyler Brown scored on an 85 yard pass play to put the Grizzlies within reach but it was too much to late.  South Central running backs Mike Ramirez  and Destination Salazar both had multiple 50 yard runs and over 100 total each as South Centrals ball-control offense and effective offensive line play, led by Matt Caldwell was the difference between the two teams.

But it was a small difference as East's linemen, most not as big, did a great job against their bigger opponents, paving the way for their running game, which as nearly as effective.

Both teams, made up of students mostly from the central Phoenix corridors, played very well defensively but the Grizzlies gained an advantage when two later arrivals exposed the edge they had in the passing game.  doubling at linebacker, Brown also had jarring hits on defense.

Phoenix Grizzlies 44,  Sullivan (Murphy) 0

The Phoenix Elementary district based Grizzlies, playing out of Garfield school, took a 26-0 lead at the half enroute to a win over the Murphy district based Sullivan Chargers.  Jaime Marcias rolled up over 200 yards on 11 carries for 3 touchdowns.  Isaac Ramirez had 55 yards on 8 carries and a score.  Alex Valdenegromade stood out for Sullivan on the ground and with an interception.

Sullivan's Alex Valdenegro ran for 102 yards, Garbriel Valdenegro returned a pic 6 45 yards for a score and Daniel Chavez threw for 55 yards as the Sullivan Chargers pick up their first win of the season.

This was a close one until a late touchdown by the chargers put the game out of reach.  In the first game of the PSL season, it was back and forth at Sullivans passing game kept the Cougars off balance until a Cougar touchdown late in the second quarter made the score 12-6 at the half.  Running behind a stout offensive line, the Cougar run game showed signs of getting back into the game until late in the 3rd quarter. 

 

Sullivan Chargers: Based out of Sullivan elementary school, Sullivan is the home of Murphy Football. Students from Garcia, Kuban and Sullivan school make up Murphy Football. Phoenix Grizzlies: Based out of Garfield elementary school, the Grizzlies include students from Whittier, Garfield and Edison schools. All are elementary school students from the Phoenix Elementary school district. South Central Cougars: Coach Mo's flagship team includes students from the Roosevelt, Washington and Murphy school districts with students from Bush, Greeenfield, Pastuer, Hamilton, Royal Palm and othe south & central Phoenix schools. East Central Wildcats: Based out of Edison elementary school, the Grizzlies include students from Whittier, Garfield and Edison schools. All are junior high school students from the Phoenix Elementary school district.

Elementary League (Grades 4, 5 & 6)

Current teams:  Garfield,  Phoenix South, Phoenix Central (Sullivan is pending)

10/24  9am: South Central vs Sullivan   

10/31  9am: Garfield vs Sullivan, Central Phoenix vs Murphy  

11/7   9am:  TBA vs Sullivan    11am: Garfield vs South Central, Murphy vs Sullivan

11/14  Playoffs   

 Playoffs in November

11/21:  Bowl Games

 

 

 

 

JUNIOR HIGH PUBLIC SCHOOL LEAGUE

Teams:  South, Central, Garfield (Sullivan pending)

10/24: (7pm) Roosevelt vs Central Phoenix

10/31: (7pm) Roosevelt vs Central, Phoenix 1 vs South

11/7:  (7pm) TBA

11/14:  (7pm)  

11/21: Playoff 11/21: Phoenix City Championship & bowl game  

All games are at Hamilton School using the 2002 W Durango entrance just east of the school.