Boulder Creek Opens Game with 24 Unanswered Points in Big Win Over Red Mountain

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MESA, Ariz. – The Boulder Creek Jaguars continued their dominance after an excellent second and third quarter to defeat Red Mountain 24-7 on Tuesday night.

To start the first quarter, both defenses came out strong. 

The Mountain Lions were quickly forced to punt by the Jaguars’ defense, which set the tone for a scoreless opening quarter. 

Red Mountain returned the favor after quickly forcing Boulder Creek to punt. 

The best play of the quarter was a catch over the middle by junior athlete Ava Richardson to cross the 50-yard line. 

Neither team was able to find the end zone for the entire quarter. 

To begin the second quarter, the same trend continued in the beginning with both teams looking to establish offensive momentum. 

Both defenses stayed strong until Boulder Creek eventually broke through, creating a drive with just under eight minutes remaining in the half. 

Star sophomore quarterback Sophia Coffman connected on the go route with Mckayla Chapman down the sideline for a long touchdown reception.

The extra point by freshman kicker Rory Husted put the Jaguars ahead 7-0. 

Boulder Creek’s defense continued to stay strong, limiting Red Mountain’s offensive success and continuously holding them from scoring points. 

After stopping the Mountain Lions again, the Jaguars were able to find some more success offensively late in the second quarter. 

With just under two minutes remaining, Boulder Creek drove inside the Mountain Lions 10-yard line and set up for a field goal.

Husted knocked down the field goal to put the Jaguars ahead 10-0.

Boulder Creek's defense continued to prevail for the remainder of the quarter as they continued their 10-0 lead into halftime. 

The momentum continued into the third quarter.

Just three minutes into the quarter, senior athlete Jada Johnson came up with a huge interception. 

The Jaguars kept their foot on the gas and were able to capitalize off of the turnover. 

Coffman connected with Johnson multiple times on the drive to move into Red Mountain territory. 

With 5:30 remaining, Coffman found Johnson on the sideline who then ran past three defenders before extending the ball into the end zone.

The extra point attempt by Husted extended the Jaguars to a 17-0 lead just under halfway through the third quarter. 

On the first play of Red Mountain's ensuing drive, sophomore defensive back Ivy Thomas jumped the pass and returned it for a pick six. 

Husted converted the extra point to extend the Jaguars lead to 24-0 with just under five minutes remaining in the quarter. 

Boulder Creek’s defense continued to shut down Red Mountain's offense, limiting the Mountain Lions to zero points through the first three quarters. 

It took until the final minute for Red Mountain to finally put some points on the board.

After an interception by the Mountain Lions, junior quarterback Josslyn Navarro connected with junior athlete Payton Valandra to avoid the shutout. 

The extra point cut the Mountain Lions deficit to 7-24, but it was too little too late and 24-7 would be the final score.

Boulder Creek head coach Kevin Coffman made sure to mention how many girls stepped up for injured players in the victory.

“We were shorthanded, with a lot of girls out on injury," Coffman said. "So we had a lot of young girls step up and play really well. We’re proud of them."

Next up: The Jaguars continue their season back at home against the Liberty Lions on Thursday, while Red Mountain looks to turn their 3-5 record around at home against Desert Ridge.