Photos: Pusch Ridge Christian vs. Chandler Valley Christian high school football
Pusch Ridge Christian defeated Chandler Valley Christian, 52-20, high school football at Pusch Ridge Christian Academy on Oct. 14, 2022 in Oro Vallery.
Pusch Ridge Christian’s Brysen Barrios (5) runs for an 80-yard touchdown during the opening drive of the first quarter against Chandler Valley at Pusch Ridge Christian Academy in Oro Valley, Ariz. on Oct. 14, 2022.
Teammates celebrate with Pusch Ridge Christian’s Brysen Barrios (5) following Barrios’ 80-yard touchdown during the opening drive in the first quarter against Chandler Valley at Pusch Ridge Christian Academy in Oro Valley, Ariz. on Oct. 14, 2022.
Pusch Ridge Christian’s Bubba Mustain (2) passes the ball during their game against Chandler Valley at Pusch Ridge Christian Academy in Oro Valley, Ariz. on Oct. 14, 2022.
Pusch Ridge Christian’s Tyler Mustain (11) breaks free from Chandler Valley’s Will Bastian’s (9) tackle during their game against Chandler Valley at Pusch Ridge Christian Academy in Oro Valley, Ariz. on Oct. 14, 2022.
Pusch Ridge Christian’s Tyler Mustain (11) celebrates with teammate Grayson Hesse (70) following Mustain’s touchdown during their game against Chandler Valley at Pusch Ridge Christian Academy in Oro Valley, Ariz. on Oct. 14, 2022.
Chandler Valley’s Eric Miller (6) jumps for a catch over a group of Pusch Ridge players during their game at Pusch Ridge Christian Academy in Oro Valley, Ariz. on Oct. 14, 2022.
Pusch Ridge Christian’s Brysen Barrios (5) finds an opening in the line of scrimmage during their game against Chandler Valley at Pusch Ridge Christian Academy in Oro Valley, Ariz. on Oct. 14, 2022.
Pusch Ridge Christian’s Jack Butler (9) sacks Chandler Valley’s Hunter Heeringa (1) during their game against Chandler Valley at Pusch Ridge Christian Academy in Oro Valley, Ariz. on Oct. 14, 2022.
Pusch Ridge Christian’s Will Way (75) tackles Chandler Valley’s Ethan Tovar (3) during their game against Chandler Valley at Pusch Ridge Christian Academy in Oro Valley, Ariz. on Oct. 14, 2022.
Pusch Ridge Christian’s Will Way (75) reacts after a tackle during their game against Chandler Valley at Pusch Ridge Christian Academy in Oro Valley, Ariz. on Oct. 14, 2022.
Pusch Ridge Christian’s Bryce Jewell (1) tries to weave through Chandler Valley’s defense during their game at Pusch Ridge Christian Academy in Oro Valley, Ariz. on Oct. 14, 2022.
Pusch Ridge Christian’s Cody Rafacz (10) is tackled near the sideline by Chandler Valley’s Vince Robles (8) during their game at Pusch Ridge Christian Academy in Oro Valley, Ariz. on Oct. 14, 2022.
Chandler Valley’s Adam Bradford (18) runs down the sideline during their game against Pusch Ridge Christian at Pusch Ridge Christian Academy in Oro Valley, Ariz. on Oct. 14, 2022.
Pusch Ridge Christian’s Head Coach Kent Middleton calls for a timeout during their game against Chandler Valley at Pusch Ridge Christian Academy in Oro Valley, Ariz. on Oct. 14, 2022.
Pusch Ridge Christian’s Sam Avery (62) throws the ball on the sideline before their game against Chandler Valley at Pusch Ridge Christian Academy in Oro Valley, Ariz. on Oct. 14, 2022.
Pusch Ridge Christian’s Luke Garcia (13) throws the ball back to a fellow teammate before their game against Chandler Valley at Pusch Ridge Christian Academy in Oro Valley, Ariz. on Oct. 14, 2022.
Pusch Ridge Christian’s Bubba Mustain (2) throws the ball before his team’s matchup against Chandler Valley last October in Oro Valley. PRCS (11-2 last season) opens up its 2023 slate with a big one: a battle against Show Low (also 11-2 in 2022) in Flagstaff at NAU’s Walkup Skydome Friday at 7 p.m.
Rebecca Sasnett
Photojournalist
Pusch Ridge Christian dominated Chandler Valley Christian in a potential preview of the Class 3A playoffs.