Big defensive plays and a timely short passing game were the turning points for the Horizon Huskies in their 32-21 victory over Notre Dame on Friday night.

Explosive first half plays highlighted Saguaro’s dominant 55-13 victory over Arcadia.

Visiting Highland held off previously-undefeated Desert Mountain, 34-32, even after a high-scoring and wild fourth quarter.

Timely defense and a steady running attack were the key ingredients for Corona del Sol’s 48-7 victory over visiting Cibola.

One week after an injury-filled forfeit loss to Saguaro, Tempe rebounded with a dominating win over visiting Coronado.

Only 22 minutes of football was played between Tempe and Saguaro Friday, but that was more than enough for the Buffaloes on this night.

Tempe stopped a fourth-quarter two-point attempt and a drive in the final minutes Friday night, holding on to defeat Division III opponent Poston Butte 28-27.

Salpointe drove 73 yards for the game-winning touchdown with just more than a minute left to defeat Chaparral, 27-20, in a Division II football matchup on Friday.