Watch: Salpointe Catholic three-peats as region champs

3-peat for Salpointe Catholic

Salpointe Catholic 42, Catalina Foothills 14 — Salpointe Mario Padilla (7) waltzes into the end zone for a score during the first quarter.
Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

On homecoming and senior night, the Salpointe Catholic Lancers cruised to a third consecutive 4A Kino Region title with a 42-14 victory over the Catalina Foothills Falcons Friday night.

Salpointe two-way senior Mario Padilla had three carries for 128 yards, two touchdowns and a two-point conversion. Padilla also tacked on four catches for 86 yards and a touchdown.

The Lancers advanced to a 9-0 record and will end the regular season next Friday at Casa Grande Vista Grande.

Head coach Dennis Bene, Bijan Robinson, Lathan Ransom and Padilla spoke to the Star following Friday's win.

Dennis Bene

Salpointe Catholic head coach Dennis Bene on Mario Padilla: “He’s one of the most special kids I’ve ever coached.” #CFvsSAL #AZHSFB pic.twitter.com/HBb8Wn5bZO
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Lathan Ransom

Lathan Ransom on winning the Kino Region and Mario Padilla’s performance: pic.twitter.com/pYSrb8Nlhj
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Mario Padilla

Salpointe’s Mario Padilla ran “like Forrest Gump” tonight against Catalina Foothills. Padilla finished with 128 rushing yards on 3 carries, 4 catches for 86 yards, 3 TDs and a 2-point conversion. pic.twitter.com/zudKZI8vbl
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Bijan Robinson

Salpointe RB Bijan Robinson after his 2-touchdown performance: pic.twitter.com/hhkWQ52bLs
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Highlights

Devin Green ➡️ Mario Padilla Salpointe takes a 7-0 lead over Catalina Foothills with 8:55 left in the first quarter. #CFvsSAL #AZHSFB pic.twitter.com/rTlbSPlMqp
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Mario Padilla hauls in his second touchdown of the game. Lancers lead Catalina Foothills 13-0 with 5:38 left in the first quarter. #CFvsSAL #AZHSFB pic.twitter.com/8KwnMV623B
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Lathan Ransom laying the 🔨 #CFvsSAL #AZHSFB pic.twitter.com/h6iJpnqar6
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Sergio Sanchez blocks and recovers the punt in the end zone. After a Mario Padilla 2-point conversion, Salpointe takes a 21-0 lead over Catalina Foothills with 3:03 left in the first quarter. #CFvsSAL #AZHSFB pic.twitter.com/yi7bbKbfMH
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Lathan Ransom. 😳🔨 #CFvsSAL #AZHSFB pic.twitter.com/h28MjqsUDy
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Mario Padilla is shifty. 💨Padilla almost scores but gets caught at the 3-yard line. #CFvsSAL #AZHSFB pic.twitter.com/zatdG2H4G3
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Bijan Robinson caps off the Salpointe drive with a touchdown, his first score of the game. Lancers lead Catalina Foothills 28-0 with 9:43 left in the first half. #CFvsSAL #AZHSFB pic.twitter.com/4Mcm6QnoMw
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Bijan Robinson POWERS his way for a touchdown. Salpointe Catholic leads Catalina Foothills 35-0 with 4:41 left in the first half. #CFvsSAL #AZHSFB pic.twitter.com/V5Zy5qODDM
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Lathan Ransom returns a punt to the house. 👀😳 #CFvsSAL #AZHSFB pic.twitter.com/6haYNopuTf
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They don’t call him El Jukebox for no reason. Mario Padilla shakes a few defenders and runs for a 67-yard touchdown. Salpointe Catholic leads Catalina Foothills 42-0 with 8 minutes left in the third quarter. #CFvsSAL #AZHSFB pic.twitter.com/AXwZ5UYdTH
— High School Sports (@HSTucson) October 20, 2018