Photos: Salpointe defeats Valley Vista 50-6, high school football
Salpointe Catholic (4-0) remains unbeaten in 2023 after a 50-6 home win over Surprise Valley Vista (0-4) on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023 at Salpointe Catholic High School in Tucson.
Salpointe quarterback Taylor Nagore (10) extends his arm into the end zone for a touchdown during the matchup against Valley Vista High School at Salpointe Catholic High School, 1545 E. Copper Street, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 15, 2023.
Salpointe’s Jaylin Willis Dennard (4) runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown as Valley Vista’s Sawyer Oliver (2) tries to tackle him in the matchup at Salpointe Catholic High School, 1545 E. Copper Street, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 15, 2023.
Valley Vista’s Damir Ilicic (15) releases the ball as Salpointe’s Keona Davis (50) goes in for the tackle during a matchup at Salpointe Catholic High School on Sept. 15, 2023
Salpointe players sing their school fight song after taking a win against Valley Vista High School at Salpointe Catholic High School, 1545 E. Copper Street, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 15, 2023.
Valley Vista’s Nathan Beard (42) blocks Salpointe’s quarterback Taylor Nagore’s (10) pass during the matchup at Salpointe Catholic High School, 1545 E. Copper Street, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 15, 2023.
Bryce Rosen conducts the Salpointe marching band during halftime of the game against Valley Vista High School at Salpointe Catholic High School, 1545 E. Copper Street, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 15, 2023.
Salpointe stretches before its game against Valley Vista High School at Salpointe Catholic High School, 1545 E. Copper Street, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 15, 2023.
Valley Vista’s Avery Jeffery-Dillard (12) attempts to tackle Salpointe’s Owen Brock (12) in the matchup at Salpointe Catholic High School, 1545 E. Copper Street, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 15, 2023.
Salpointe’s Nathan Spivey (8) makes the catch while Valley Vista’s Ethan Penner (55) and Brandon Johnson (25) try to make the tackle in the matchup at Salpointe Catholic High School, 1545 E. Copper Street, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 15, 2023.
Salpointe’s Robert Tre Ediminson (29) catches the ball during warmups at Salpointe Catholic High School before the Lancers' matchup against Valley Vista High School, 1545 E. Copper Street, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 15, 2023.
Valley Vista’s Jaahad Parris-Worley (34) runs the ball during a game at Salpointe Catholic High School, 1545 E. Copper Street, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 15, 2023.
Salpointe’s Jaxson Banhie (5) runs into the in zone for a touchdown during the Lancers' win over Valley Vista High School at Salpointe Catholic High School, 1545 E. Copper Street, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 15, 2023.
Salpointe’s Thomas Regina (22) runs the ball after catching a pass from quarterback Taylor Nagore (10) in the game against Valley Vista High School at Salpointe Catholic High School, 1545 E. Copper Street, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 15, 2023.
People in the Salpointe stands hold signs in honor of Jackson Tirrito (58) birthday during the game against Valley Vista High School at Salpointe Catholic High School, 1545 E. Copper Street, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 15, 2023.
Valley Vista’s Jeramichael Hernandez (18) runs the ball as Salpointe defense runs into formation during the game at Salpointe Catholic High School, 1545 E. Copper Street, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 15, 2023.
Salpointe’s Luis Cordova (72) celebrates with Jaxson Banhie (5) after a touchdown during the Lancers' win over Valley Vista High School at Salpointe Catholic High School, 1545 E. Copper Street, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 15, 2023.
Salpointe varsity cheerleaders take pictures before the football team faces Valley Vista High School at Salpointe Catholic High School, 1545 E. Copper Street, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 15, 2023.
Salpointe’s Nathan Spivey (8) celebrates Jaxson Banhie (5) after his touchdown during the game against Valley Vista High School at Salpointe Catholic High School, 1545 E. Copper Street, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 15, 2023.
Jaxson Banhie (5) makes a catch while Valley Vista’s Nathan Beard (42) goes in for the tackle during the game at Salpointe Catholic High School, 1545 E. Copper Street, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 15, 2023.
Salpointe’s head coach Eric Rogers during the game against Valley Vista High School at Salpointe Catholic High School, 1545 E. Copper Street, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 15, 2023.
Salpointe’s varsity football team runs on to the field before the Lancers' game against Valley Vista High School at Salpointe Catholic High School, 1545 E. Copper Street, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 15, 2023.
Salpointe warm up before the match against Valley Vista High School at Salpointe Catholic High School, 1545 E. Copper Street, Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 15, 2023.
Grace Trejo
Photojournalist
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As the Arizona high school football season enters Week 5, the Star presents our weekly look back at the best of last week while charging ahead toward what we might be able to expect from programs across Tucson and surrounding communities this Friday night.
The last time a local team won a football state championship was 2015. And while just four Tucson area teams remain, Salpointe Catholic opened its 2023 playoff run last week with the suggestion that it could be the side to end that drought.