Although 18 total points through two games is probably evidence enough that Cave Creek Cactus Shadows isn’t anywhere near the offensive juggernaut of last year, two instances from Friday night’s 38-11 loss to Glendale Cactus stood out.In the first half, the Falcons attempted just four passes, instead favoring an option running game (it didn’t help matters that starting quarterback Dylan Classan was knocked from the contest on the second offensive series.)And, in the second quarter, coach Chad DeGrenier punted on a third-and-long situation in his own territory. DeGrenier is one of the state’s most innovative play-callers - and I’m willing to bet he’ll figure out a way to get the offense going - but it’s been a struggle for him to do everything he wants to with such a young team. The silver lining? A team full of green sophomores went 0-10 with Cactus Shadows in 2004 before winning the state title last year as seniors. This 2007 team already has a win and is much further along than the 2004 squad.But still, punting on third down? Somewhere, Phillip Aholt and Kyle Watkins are cringing.
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