We told you this week’s football would be a treat. (What’s the line about a stopped clock being right twice a day?)
From Chapparal to Corona del Sol, Coronado to Dobson, Gilbert to Mountain View, there were more than a half-dozen Friday night delights.
None more delightful than Horizon’s toppling of undefeated Marcos de Niza. On the road.
To recap: Horizon was down 9-0 midway through the first quarter to a Padres team which puts up points in its sleep.
The Huskies held the Padres to 75 rushing yards in the final three quarters, completed their only pass on a fake punt and got two field goals in the second half to win, 13-9.
Steve Casey’s team has its lowest enrollment in years, particularly in the younger ranks, and though they moved down to 5A-II, the Huskies hadn’t seen a 1-5 start to a season since a different Bush was president.
One game later, Horizon won its toughest region test and is now a contender.
This season could become Casey’s greatest circus act if Horizon squeezes itself into the playoffs, and, if so, the most underrated coach in the East Valley will get his due.
