Youthful Canyon del Oro High School scored 47 points in the first three quarters at Pueblo to run its winning streak to five games.
No. 18 CDO (5-3) beat the No. 35 Warriors 47-0 on Friday night to continue its turnaround from an 0-3 start.
βWe were able to hit some big plays early and I think got them passing the ball a lot, probably a little bit out of their routine and we were able to capitalize on that and rest some guys a little bit and get some guys that deserved to get in there as well,β said CDO coach Dustin Peace. βEvery gameβs been close up to this point so (laughs) so I can rest my emotions a little bit but no time to rest too long because we have a big turn around next week.β
CDO junior quarterback Caden Dawes was 8 for 9 for 315 yards and four touchdowns with no interceptions.
The Dorados scored four touchdowns that were at least 20 yards.
βI think we played good, scored a lot,β Dawes said. βWe clicked on all cylinders. A few penalties we usually donβt get, a few fumbles held us back a little bit in the beginning and after that we were good.β
Canyon del Oro players lift up Zach Rogowski after his 75-yard touchdown in the first half Friday night.
Dorado sophomore Alex Vargas ran for 78 yards on nine rushes and sophomore Jose Alba ran for 46 yards on six carries. Both scored touchdowns.
After having 30 seniors last year, the Dorados are down to five healthy seniors.
βWe did senior pictures on our picture day and we had seven people dressed,β Peace said. βWeβre as young as weβve ever been in my career in 20 years, without a doubt.β
CDO opened up the scoring with a 75-yard pass to junior Zack Rogowski, who is also the backup quarterback. In the second half sophomore Chance Cassel caught a 65-yard touchdown.
CDO improved to 2-0 in the Class 4A Kino Region, while Pueblo fell to 3-4 overall and 0-1 in the 4A Kino.
As of Tuesdayβs rankings, two teams in 4A, No. 1 Glendale Cactus and No. 2 American Leadership Academy Queen Creek, were in the top eight of the Open Division rankings, freeing up a couple spots in the 16-team 4A bracket.
Next Friday CDO hosts No. 7-ranked Casa Grande (7-0). Puebloβs next game is a trip to No. 41 Sahuaro in a game that was originally scheduled for Sept. 2.
Photos: Canyon del Oro tops Pueblo in high school football
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Canyon del Oro players lift up fellow teammate Zach Rogowski, 9, after Rogowski's 75-yard touchdown during the first half of their game against Pueblo at Pueblo Magnet High School in Tucson, Ariz. on Oct. 22nd, 2021. CDO was up 33-0 over Pueblo.
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Pueblo's Andre Blanton, 7, jumps over the ball thrown at his feet while a Canyon del Oro defensive player tackles Blanton during the second half of their game at Pueblo Magnet High School in Tucson, Ariz. on Oct. 22nd, 2021.Β
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A Canyon del Oro player, 18, looks at Pueblo's Isaac Martinez, 1, while trying to find a pocket during the second half of their game at Pueblo Magnet High School in Tucson, Ariz. on Oct. 22nd, 2021.Β
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Canyon del Oro Jose Alba, 23, runs down field before being tackled out of bounds during the second half of their game against Pueblo at Pueblo Magnet High School in Tucson, Ariz. on Oct. 22nd, 2021.Β
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Canyon del Oro's Zach Rogowski, 9, catches the ball down deep for a 75-yard touchdown during the first half of their game against Pueblo at Pueblo Magnet High School in Tucson, Ariz. on Oct. 22nd, 2021. CDO was up 33-0 over Pueblo.
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A Pueblo player falls to the ground after recovering a fumble for a Canyon del Oro turnover during the first half of their game at Pueblo Magnet High School in Tucson, Ariz. on Oct. 22nd, 2021. CDO was up 33-0 over Pueblo.
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Canyon del Oro's Daylen Beck, 33, slides into the end zone during the first half of their game against Pueblo at Pueblo Magnet High School in Tucson, Ariz. on Oct. 22nd, 2021. CDO was up 33-0 over Pueblo.
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Pueblo's Diego Ramirez, 10, looks to throw the ball while under pressure from Canyon del Oro's defensive line during the first half of their game at Pueblo Magnet High School in Tucson, Ariz. on Oct. 22nd, 2021. CDO was up 33-0 over Pueblo.
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The Pueblo Warriors and Canyon del Oro Dorados high-five each other after their game at Pueblo Magnet High School in Tucson, Ariz. on Oct. 22nd, 2021.Β
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The Canyon del Oro Dorados make their way on the field before their game against the Pueblo Warriors at Pueblo Magnet High School in Tucson, Ariz. on Oct. 22nd, 2021.
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The Pueblo Warriors huddle before their game against the Canyon del Oro Dorados at Pueblo Magnet High School in Tucson, Ariz. on Oct. 22nd, 2021.
