Watch: Salpointe Catholic cruises to 4A state title game after thumping Sahuaro

Lancers advance to 4A state title

Salpointe Catholic advanced to the Class 4A state championship for the second consecutive season after routing Sahuaro 53-6 Friday night. 

The Lancers were led by the dynamic duo in the backfield, running backs Bijan Robinson and Mario Padilla. After rushing for 161 yards and four touchdowns Robinson set Salpointe's single-season rushing record with 2,245, passing Chris Hopkins from 1991. Robinson also set the single-season touchdown record with 35, passing Cam Denson from 2013. 

Padilla finished the night with 79 yards on four carries and a touchdown. 

Next up: Salpointe Catholic will have to face No. 2 Scottsdale Saguaro in a rematch of last season's title game with the Sabercats winning 28-7. 

Robinson, Padilla and head coach Dennis Bene spoke to the Star following Friday night's win, here's what they had to say along with highlights from the game. 

Dennis Bene

Salpointe Catholic head coach Dennis Bene on facing Scottsdale Saguaro in the 4A state championship for the second consecutive season: “They’re the gold standard of 4A.” pic.twitter.com/60Lr7Du4lQ

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Mario Padilla

Salpointe Catholic’s Mario Padilla after routing Sahuaro and advancing to the 4A state championship: #azhsfb pic.twitter.com/BFjnPK9vgd

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Bijan Robinson

Salpointe Catholic RB Bijan Robinson after his record-setting night: #azhsfb pic.twitter.com/gcz0VFXqB7

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Highlights

Bijan Robinson runs in for a 35-yard touchdown. Salpointe leads Sahauro 7-0 with just under 10 minutes left in the first quarter. #SAHvsSC #azhsfb pic.twitter.com/rzIhQJCSoM

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Bijan. Robinson. 👀 Robinson goes 58 yards for a touchdown and Salpointe leads Sahuaro 14-0 with 6:40 left in the first quarter. #SAHvsSC #azhsfb pic.twitter.com/SAs5a5jugf

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Mario Padilla lines up at QB at takes it for a 33-yard touchdown. Salpointe leads Sahuaro 27-0 with 2:43 left in the first quarter. #SAHvsSC #azhsfb pic.twitter.com/KkpSb4ZL3y

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15-yard touchdown for Bijan Robinson, his third of the night. Salpointe leads Sahuaro 40-0 with 8:52 left in the first half. #SAHvsSC #azhsfb pic.twitter.com/Oi1vWbywjz

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Devin Green ➡️ Xavier Farhang26-yard touchdown. Salpointe leads Sahuaro 47-0 with less than 4 minutes left in the first half. #SAHvsSC #azhsfb pic.twitter.com/OQJO1t2otD

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FINAL: Salpointe Catholic — 53 Sahuaro — 6 Lancers are going to the 4A state championship for the second year in a row. #azhsfb pic.twitter.com/sypIXBiwhj

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