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 Spring practice kicks off

 

April 28, 2008

 

The Maricopa High School football team begins its spring practice sessions on Monday, April 28 at 4:00p.m. Practices will run from 4:00p.m to 6:30p.m. The Rams will have 14 practices this spring.

The Rams are coming off a 6-5 season and are bringing back more than half of their starters from last year's team.

Head Coach Tyler Brandt prepares for his second spring with the Rams. Spring practice will help set the tone for the upcoming season.

 

 Fierros selected to 1A-3A All star game

 

April 23, 2008

 

Matt "mini bus" Fierros has been selected to represent the south team in this summer's 1A-3A All-star game. Nine players, including Fierros were selected from the 3A south region. Details on the game will be posted soon.

 

SOUTH
1A/3A South School

Eric Breltner Estrella FH
Josh Garcia Empire
Brad Jackson Coolidge
Randy Owen Ajo
Jace Voss Morenci
Curtis Jones Pima
Gabe Corona Duncan
Luis Martinez Valley Union
Trevor Declay Fort Thomas
Cameron Rowland Miami
Alejandro Estrada Hayden
Everett Black South Pt
David Nichols Thatcher
Daniel Dofson Tombstone
Luke Boardman Benso
Matt Fierras Maricopa
Alan Feichler Chino
Jim Hubick Fountain Hills
Brian Baggelli Yuma Catholic
Darnell Scroggins Safford
Pat Cann Santa Cruz
Kellen Henderson Wickenburg
Cash Clemmens Florence
Brandon Langston River Valley
Drew Vaughan Wickenburg
Mike Miller Wickenburg
Mike Guerro Santa Cruz
Josh Clelland Chino Valley
Jordan Borke Sedona

NORTH
1A/3A North School

Harold Quintero Alchesay
Brian Mundstock AZ Lutheran
Gavin Beaudry Bagdad
Damien Baca Camp Verde
Ty Griffiths Fredonia
Alex Tsosie Ganado
Carlos Barela Holbrook
William Griffith Joseph City
Luke O'Sullivan Mayer
Josh Davis Mogollon
Bobby Priest NWS
Nick Alexander Payson
Chuck Hall Phx Christian
Henry Benally Rough Rock
Evan Hamblin Round Valley
Ryan Tully Scotts Christian
Cody Overley Snowflake
Randall Brooke St. John's
John Kredit Valley Christian
Troy Roffi Valley Christian
Jacob Krause Valley Lutheran
Zach Gage Westwind Prep
Enzo Clapper Williams
Joe Larsen Winslow
Mike Lundgren Blue Ridge
Jared MacArthur Show Low
Derek Giger Show Low
Jordan Nikolaus Show Low
Bryan Williams Blue Ridge
Dwight Boyd Blue Ridge
John Akers AZ Lutheran
Logan Rogers Snowflake

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 QB Clemans to participate in Down Under Bowl

 

April 1, 2008

 

In the words of Will Clemans

 

Dear Rams Football Supporters,

 

I have been invited to represent the State of Arizona in the Down Under Bowl which will take place on the Gold coast of Queensland, Australia, June 12-24. The cost for participating in this once in lifetime experience is $3,000. This covers airfare, room and board and the opportunity to play in two football games with my cousin Cash.

 

The Down Under experience includes 7 days in Australia and 4 days in Hawaii.

 

 

Australia

  • Compete in 2 football games
  • Experience a new culture
  • Visit a wildlife sanctuary and theme park

 

Hawaii

 

  • Explore the island of Oahu
  • Surf and sun in Waikiki
  • Polynesian Cultural Show and Luau
  • Visit Peal Harbor and Diamond Head

 

 Any donations will be greatly appreciated and will help me in this once in a lifetime opportunity.   Donations need to be received by April 30, 2008.

Please send to:

 

Will Clemans

22743 N. Aaron Rd.

Maricopa, AZ.  85238

 

On my return I will post pictures on this website for all you to see.

 

Thank you for your support

 

 Will Clemans

Class of 2008

 

 

 

 Matt Fierros 2007 Highlight Clip

 

 

click here for a 2007 Matt Fierros  highlight clip

 

 

 Will Clemans 2007 Highlight Clip

 

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Football parents get involved?

 

Football Parents it's time to get involved and help out. Become a member of the Maricopa Football Booster Club today. Go here for details!

 

 

 End of the year Highlight clip

 

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3A South All-Region Teams

 

Dec 11, 2007

 

First Team 3A South Offense
RB-Matt Fierros-Copa
OL-Chris Wilson-Copa
 
First Team 3A South Defense
DL-Tony Jones-Copa
LB-Matt Fierros-Copa
 
First Team 3A South Utility
UTL-Cody Seymore-Copa
  
Second Team 3A South Defense
DB-Vince Bailey-Copa
 
Honorable Mention 3A Region
Matt Fierros-Copa-Kicker
Eric Chavez-Copa-OL
Blake Schwanback-Copa-RB, LB
Chris Wilson-Copa-DL

 

Pat Cann - Santa Cruz - Offensive Player of the Year
Mike Guerro Santa Cruz -Defensive Player of the Year
Carlos Hernandez  Coolidge- Coach of the Year
 
1st Team
QB-Cash Clemans-Florence
RB-Pat Cann-Santa Cruz, Brad Jackson-Coolidge, Matt Fierros-Copa, Daryl Scroggins-Safford.
WR-Andy Martinez-Florence, Josh Garcia-Empire.
OL-Nik White-Coolidge, Miguel Cazares-Santa Cruz, Chris Wilson-Copa, Conor Ruppert-Ftn Hills, Albert Munoz-Empire.
K-Steve Langston-Ftn Hills
Utility-Justin Smith-Safford
DL-Caesar Molina-Coolidge, Anthony Cassillo-Ftn. Hills, Omar Harris-SC, Tony Jones-Copa.
LB-Mike Guerro-SC, Eric Liles-Cool, Brady Wager-Globe, Jim Hubick-FH, Matt Fierros-Copa, Rodney Reagans-Cool.
DB-Kevin Mitchel-Cool, Ed Brady-SC, Justin Smith-Safford,
P-Tim Ashley-FH
UTL-Cody Seymore-Copa


2nd Team
QB-Jason Fairfield FH
RB-Jeremy White-Cool, Albert Casella-Emp, Jeremy Baker-FH.
WR-Kevin Mitchel-Cool, Tyrell Andrews-Safford.
OL-Devon Torres-Florence, Derrick Gonzales-Cool, Bobby Row-FH, Travis Douglas-SC, Jason Barquin-Safford.
K-Cody Barber-Cool
UTL-Ed Brady-SC
DL-Mark Krauss-Florence, ROger Madrid-Safford, Fabian Ruiz-Cool, Albert Munoz-Emp.
LB-Devon Torres-Florence, Andrew Ashford-Cool, Levi Jones-Saff, Josh Garcia-Emp.
DB-Cash Clemans-Florence, Josh Leger-FH, Vince Bailey-Copa
UTL-Anthony Vidales-EMP
HM
Charlie Garret-Cool QB, Matt Fierros-Copa K, Brady Wager-Globe UTL, OL:Clay Gillespie-Cool, Chase Simon-Flo, Eric Chavez-Copa, Danial Zonia-Saff, Joe McDonough-Emp.WR: Joseph Douglas-SC, Josh Trulson-FH. RB: Blake Schwanback-Copa. DB:Tyrell Andrews-Saff, Tommy Cortez-SC, Jayrome Cade-Cool. LB:Devon Strong, Tyler Romack, Jon Kouts, Chase Simon-Florence, Blake Schwanbeck-Copa. DL: Brian Burgner-Globe, Chris Wilson-Copa, Brian Boehm-Saff, Vince Ellis-Cool...
 

 

Rams KO'd in Round one

Nov 9th, 2007

 

The Rams of Maricopa fell to the Bulldogs of Winslow 38-13 on Friday night.

 

The Bulldogs found the end zone in the middle of the first quarter when QB Mathew Smith took it up the middle from 10-yards out, giving the Bulldogs a 6 - 0 lead. The extra point attempt by Stacey Berg failed.

 

Early in the second quarter Rams QB Will Clemans was picked off by safety Kirk Ramsey. Ramsey returned it 55-yards for the touchdown, giving the Bulldogs a 12 - 0 lead. The two point conversion failed.

 

Rams running back Matt Fierros returned on the ensuing kick off to the Window 35-yard line. The Rams offense got down to the Winslow 10-yard and went for three. The 20-yard field goal attempt by Fierros was blocked.

 

With 20 seconds left in the first half Winslow running back John Gonzales found the end zone from 3-yards out. The PAT was successful and the Bulldogs a 21 - 0 lead at the half.

 

Rams quarterback Clemans was intercepted by Bulldog linebacker Paul Guzman. Guzman returned it 47-yards for the TD. The PAT by Stacey Berg successful, giving the Bulldogs a 31 - 0 lead with 5:13 left in the third quarter.

 

With return man Tony Jones sidelined due to an ankle injury do-it-all senior Fierros caught the ensuing kickoff and went for 47-yards, giving the Rams great field position. Later in the drive Clemans fired a pass to Blake Schwanbeck from 10-yards out for the TD. The PAT by Schwanbeck was successful cutting the deficit to 31 - 7.  

 

With 7:30 remaining the game Rams quarterback Clemans fired a bomb to his favorite wide-out Cody Seymore. Seymore went 60-yards for the TD. The 2-point conversion failed and fell to the Bulldogs 38 - 13.

 

3A Round 1 Maricopa vs. Winslow

 

Nov 1st, 2007

The Maricopa Rams are taking I-40 east to Winslow on Friday to take on the Bulldogs of Winslow High.

 

This is the Rams inaugural season at the 3A level, so making it to playoffs is big accomplishment for Coach Brandt and his Rams.

 

The Rams are peaking at the right time and are riding a three game winning steak. In the past three weeks the Ram have taken down Santa Cruz, Florence, and Globe.

 

The Rams defensive unit has really turned up the intensity the past three games. The defense is anchored by senior linebacker Matt Fierros, who finished the season with 114 tackles. Brandt will look to look defensive end Tony Jones and nose tackle Derrick Gonzales to reek havoc in the Winslow backfield. Jones finished the season with 15 sacks and is capable of containing the outside running game. 

 

End of 2007 season 3A South Region standings

1. Coolidge
2. Santa Cruz
3. Fountain Hills
4. Maricopa

 

 

More to come stay tuned!

 

The 2007 3A bracket is in place

 

Oct 30th, 2007

 

Get the official 3A bracket by clicking here

 

Coach Brandt and his Rams travel to Winslow this Friday

 

Rams make it to the playoffs

 

Oct 29th, 2007

 

The Rams(6-4) of Maricopa High School earned a spot in the 2007 playoffs with a 40-22 victory over The Tigers of Globe High School Friday night. It was the first road win of the season.

 

The running tandem of Matt "mini bus" Fierros and Blake Schwanbeck tallied 202 yards rushing and four touchdowns for the Rams.

 

Half way through the first quarter Fierros scampered 18 yards for the TD. The PAT by Fierros was good, giving the Rams a 7-0 lead.

Fierros and Schwanbeck continued to chalk up positive yardage on the ground. The Rams went for it on fourth and five from the Tiger 5-yard line. Quarterback Will Clemans dropped back and found Schwanbeck in the end zone. The extra point attempt failed, but the Rams led 13 - 0 at the half.

On the Rams first possession of the second half quarterback Clemans fired a 25-yard pass to Schwanbeck down the right side. Schwanbeck caught it turned on the jets and took it 40 yards for the TD. The extra point by Fierros was successful, giving the Rams a 20-0 lead.

 

The Tiger offense found the end zone halfway through the third quarter when quarterback Tober Francom hit Brady Wager across the middle from 11- yards out. The two point conversion run up the gut by Nathan Smith was successful, cutting the Rams lead to 20-8.

Rams return man Cody Seymore caught the ensuing kick at the Ram 15-yard line and took it all the way down to the Tiger 16-yard line, giving the Rams offense great field position. Halfway through the third QB Will "ld" Clemans called his own number and ran the keeper in from four yards out into the corner of the end zone. The extra point by Fierros was successful, giving the Rams a 27-8 lead.

On Globe’s next possession, Francom hit Wager down the left side for a completion deep in Rams territory. Wager was dragged down from behind by Rams cornerback Seymore. With four minutes remaining in the third quarter, Francom ran the keeper up the gut from 1-yard out for the TD. The extra point was successful and the Kitties I mean the Tigers trailed 27-16.

After giving up two touchdowns in the third quarter. The Rams defense redeemed itself when DE Tony "the jet" Jones dropped back, leaped up with one hand and picked off a Francom pass. Jones cut it up field and ran it back 45-yards for a TD. The extra point by Fierros was successful, giving the Rams a comfortable 34-15 lead.

Late in the fourth quarter, Clemans fired a 54-yard missile to his favorite wide out Seymore. Seymore was brought down inside the Tiger 10-yard line. On the next play Fierros went up the middle for his second rushing TD on the night. Fierros missed the extra point, but the Rams led by a score 40-22.

Fierros finished the game with a 148 rushing yards on 18 carries and two touchdowns. Schwanbeck had 60 rushing yards, 70 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Clemans passed for a 154 yards, two touchdowns and ran for another.

The defense was led by nose guard Derrick Gonzales who had eight tackles. Jones picked up his 16th sack of the season and his first interception. Defensive tackle Chris Wilson also had a sack in the contest.

The Rams secured a spot in the playoffs and are heading down I-40 East to take on the Bulldogs of Winslow High.
 

 Rams leg out Gophers 10-7 at home

 

Oct 20, 2007

Game photos click here

 

With 34 ticks remaining on the game clock do-it-all senior Matt "mini bus" Fierros converted on a 35-yard field goal, giving the Rams a 10-7 victory over the visiting Gophers of Florence High.

This was a must win for the Rams to stay in the 3A state playoff chase and for Clemans family bragging rights as cousins Will Clemans and Cash Clemans went head to head.

The Rams defense came ready to play and rose to the occasion early in the first quarter when junior defensive lineman Derrick Gonzales sacked Gopher QB Cash Clemans deep in Gopher territory forcing the Gophers to punt.

On the Gopher’s next possession, Rams DE and state sack leader Tony "the jet" Jones dropped Clemans  in the backfield forcing the Gophers to punt it away. The Rams defense was on fire and forced the Gophers to punt on its three first quarter possessions.


The Rams offensive cylinders starting firing up late in the first quarter when junior running back running back Blake "mad max" Schwanbeck ran for 16-yards and was brought down inside the Gopher 30-yard line. Rams QB Clemans completed an eight-yard pass to wide out Cody Seymore and Matt Fierros ran for eight yards up the middle to end the first quarter.

The Rams offense missed a golden opportunity to get on the board first when they went for it on fourth and goal just inside the one yard line. The Gopher defense stacked the box and blew up the Rams offensive line stopping Clemans on the QB keeper, giving the ball back to Gopher offense.


On second down and one Gopher QB Clemans broke free from three would be tacklers with some shifty moves and  ran up the right sideline for a 59-yard gain. Clemans was caught and brought down from behind by Rams safety  and cousin Will at the Rams 31-yard line.

Later in the drive Clemans hit wide out Andy Martinez for a 24-yard gain. Three plays later Clemans threw a strike Dalton Gay from seven yards out for the TD. The PAT was successful by Martinez, giving the Gophers a 7-0 lead at the half.

On the Rams first possession of the second half Schwanbeck ran up the gut for eight yards, Fierros went for 16-yards up the left side and Clemans ran for 18-yards on the keeper. The Gophers were flagged for a late hit on Clemans out of bounds putting the Rams on the Gopher 29-yard line. Schwanbeck picked up eight more yards landing inside the Gopher ten yard line. On the next play Clemans was tossed like salad and brought down in the back field.

On fourth and four from the Gopher nine yard line, the Rams ran the statue of liberty made famous by Boise State's Ian Johnson. Clemans raised his right arm and hid the ball behind his back with his left hand. Running back Fierros grabbed from Clemans left hand went untouched up the left side for the 9-yard TD. The PAT was by Fierros was successful, tying the game at 7-7.

With Gophers driving for the go-ahead touchdown Rams sophomore safety Kendell Morris got a jump on a Clemans pass and picked it off deep in Rams territory, giving the Rams offense the ball on their own 25 yard line. Two plays later Rams QB Clemans returned the favor and was picked off, giving the ball back to the Gophers.

 

With time winding down things didn't look good for the Rams, but on the Gopher’s first offensive play, Rams junior cornerback Vince Davis forced a fumbled spun around and recovered the ball.

With time winding down and the score knotted 7-7, the Rams offense put the ball in the hands of running tandem Fierros and Schwanbeck. Fierros picked up 25 yards and, on the next play, Schwanbeck broke some ankles and went for 29 yards.

With 34 ticks remaining on the game clock do-it-all Matt "mini bus" Fierros was as cool as the other side of the pillow, as he converted on a 35-yard field goal, giving the Rams a 10-7 victory over the visiting Gophers of Florence High.

 

Clemans vs. Clemans Friday 7p.m

 

Oct 17, 2007

 

This Friday's homecoming game will be the battle of Will and Cash Clemans.

 

Rams quarterback Will "LD" Clemans is coming off his best game of the season going 12 of 15 for 180 yards. Clemans threw two TD's and ran for another in a victory over Santa Cruz.

 

Clemans will look to wide out Cody Seymore to help spread the field. Seymore had a big game last week and I expect a repeat performance. In the middle Clemans will look to tight end Devon Snell. The kid caught six balls against Safford two weeks ago, so look for him to get back on track.

 

Florence (3-5) quarterback Cash Clemans is also coming off his finest performance of the season in which he completed 12 of 20 for 246 yards. Cash hit Andy Martinez for three scores through the air.

 

Maricopa (4-4) needs this win to stay in the playoff chase. Clemans and the rest of the offense will have to run a balanced and mistake free offensive attack.

 

With linebacker Matt "mini bus" Fierros getting less carries offensively he should have a big night defensively. The kid can flat out hit and shutdown a running attack.

 Look for defensive end Tony "the jet" Jones to have big night. He should reak havoc in the Florence backfield and come up with a sack or two. If Florence kick offs to him be prepared to see him break one loose.

 

Linebacker Blake Schwanbeck will help contain the middle of the field. The kid is a competitor and plays with a lot of emotion. Super soph cornerback Vince Bailey has been a clutch performer all season. The kid is just discovering what he is capable of doing from the corner position.

 

Defensive tackle Chris Wilson needs to play with reckless abandonment and help break into the Florence backfield.

It's the last home game for seniors Wilson, Fierros, Clemans, Seymore, and Jones, so I want give Rams fans a good show.

 

The Rams have the opportunity to go 5-1 at home this season.

Come out and support them this Friday!

 

Good Luck Rams!

 

 

Clemans leads air assault in region win

 

Oct 15, 2007

 

Senior signal caller Will Clemans threw for two scores and ran for another on Friday night. Clemans completed 12 of 15 passes for 180 yards.

 

QB Will Clemans looks for the pitch. Photo courtesy of the Maricopa Tribune

 

Clemans hit senior wide out Cody Seymore for two scores in the first quarter and ran for another from 6-yards out in the third. Running back Matt "mini bus" Fierros ran one from 6-yards out in the third.

 

Blake Schwanbeck on the run. Photo courtesy of Amy Jamieson.

 

The Rams defense held the state's leading rusher Pat Cann to 10-yards in the first quarter and kept him and the Dust Devils off the board in the first and fourth quarters. Kudos to the Rams defense for rising to the occasion.

 

#24 Vince Bailey brining down Pat Cann. Photo courtesy of Amy Jamieson.

 

Cann found the end zone twice in the second quarter, and once in the third quarter. Rams sophomore cornerback Vince Bailey picked off a pass in the end zone with seconds left in the game to seal the win for the Rams. Rams Defensive end Tony "the jet" Jones had a safety and sack on the night. Kudos goes to the following defensive players: Blake Schwanbeck, Derrick Gonzales, Vince Davis, Eric Chavez, Chris Wilson, Matt Fierros, Cody Seymore, Felipe Palafox, Santiago Castro, and Kendell Morris.

 

Click here for Photos

Photos are courtesy of Amy Jamieson of Amy  Jamieson photography.

 

Cann vs. Fierros Match-up tonight!!!!!

 

Oct 12, 2007

 

Tonight the Dust Devils from Santa Cruz  meet the Rams for the much anticipated match-up of Pat & Matt.

The 3-A regions number one and two running backs finally go head to head.  This could be a good one!

 

Good luck Rams

 

Rams travel to Safford this Friday

 

Oct 4, 2007

 

View the a new highlight reel I put together.

Click here or right click choose save as to download.

 

Rams fall to Fountain Hills 31 - 19

 

Oct 3, 2007

 

#88 Tony "the jet" Jones on the move. Photo courtesy

of the Maricopa Monitor.

 

The Rams fell to the Falcons of Fountain Hills 31 - 19 on Friday night. It was the first home loss this season. The Falcons run defense was impressive and shutdown the Rams running attack all night. 

 

The Rams passing attack got it going in the middle of the third quarter, when QB Will Clemans hit wide out Cody Seymore on passes of 15, 12, 17 and 43 yards. Clemans found the end zone late in the third quarter on theQB keeper from 2-yards out.

 

Rams safety Kendall Morris forced a fumble and the ball was picked up and carried into the end zone by linebacker Matt Fierros. The Rams trailed 24 - 12 at the end of third quarter.

 

Late in the fourth quarter Clemans hit wide out Seymore in the end zone from 35-yards out.

Fountain Hills went on to win by a score of 31 - 19.

 

Fierros finished with a season low 40 yards rushing.

Clemans was 11/18 for 190 passing yards. Wide out Cody Seymore had 130 receiving yard a TD.

 

The Rams are now 3 - 3 and will look to bounce back at Safford this Friday night.

 

Click here for game photos

 

Box Score

Q1

Q2

Q3

Q4

Final

Maricopa

0

0

12

7

19

Fountain

0

10

12

7

31

 

Q1


Q2

Fountain Hills field goal by Steve Langston  FH 3 - 0

16-yard run up the middle by Michael Craig

PAT good by Langston FH 10 - 0

Q3 Fountain Hills QB Jason Fairfield 16-yard pass to Jim Hubick for the TD. PAT by Langston good FH 17 - M 0
 

Fountain Hills Ethan Hodge up the middle from 12-yards out for the TD. Langston PAT good  FH 24 - M 0

 

Maricopa QB Will Clemans on the keeper from two-yards out. Went for two-point conversion no good FH 24 - M 6

 

Maricopa safety Kendall Morris forces fumble. Picked up by linebacker Matt Fierros for a 25-yard TD. Missed PAT

FH 24 - M 12

Q4

 

Fountain Hills QB Jason Fairfield to Jim Hubick for the 5-yard TD pass. PAT by Langston good Fh 31 - M 12

 

Maricopa QB Will Clemans 35-yard pass to wide out Cody Seymore for the TD. PAT good FH 31 - M 19

 

 

 Rams get the W 28 - 21, now 3 - 2, 1 - 1

 

Sept 23, 2007

 

Click here to see Maricopa vs. Empire photos.

 

The Rams defeated the Ravens of Empire 28 - 21 on Friday night. The impressive comeback behind victory puts the Rams at 3 - 2, 1 - 1 on the season.

 

Junior Blake Schwanbeck on the run. Photo courtesy of the Maricopa Monitor.

 

The Rams didn't find the end zone till late in the second quarter when Blake Schwanbeck went straight up the middle for the 29-yard rushing TD.

 

senior wide out Cody Seymore on the punt return.

Photo by Amy Jamieson for 85239.com.

 

With less than a minute remaining in the first half

Empire's Jojo Valdez went up the middle from 2-yards out putting the Ravens on the board. With 33 seconds remaining in the first half Valdez recovered a fumble and took it to the house, giving the Ravens a 14 - 7 lead at the half.

 

The Rams defensive line awaits the snap. Photo by Amy Jamieson for 85239.com.

 

The Rams stuck gold on the first offensive play of the second half when Matt "mini bus" Fierros took the hand off shook off a few would be tacklers and went 66-yards up the right side for the TD, tying the game 14 -14.

 

With 11:55 remaining in the fourth quarter Fierros went up the middle from from the Empire 6-yard line, giving the the Rams 21 - 14 lead.

 

Rams quarterback Will Clemans fired pass and Empire linebacker Josh Garcia jumped up tipped the ball caught it and took it 30-yards for the TD. Trying the game at 21 - 21 with 6:05 remaining.

 

The Rams offense took the field with 6:00 minutes remaining in the game. Clemans handed off to Schwanbeck who picked up 20-yards on the run.  The Rams ran the ball down to the Empire 21-yard line with 2:00 minutes on the clock. Clemans fired a pass to Fierros in the flat. Fierros was wrapped up by an Empire defender at the 15-yard, but some shook of the would be tackler and went untouched into the end zone for the go ahead TD.

 

The Rams played solid defense forcing three turnovers and gave up its lone TD in the second quarter.

 

Kicker Carlos Leon converted 4 of 4 on PAT's.

 

Box Score

Q1

Q2

Q3

Q4

Final

Maricopa

0

7

7

14

28

Empire

0

14

0

7

21

 

Q1


Q2
Maricopa Blake Schwanbeck up the middle from 29 yards for the touchdown
Extra point by Carlos Leon Successful M 7- E 0

Empire Jojo Valdez up the middle from 2 yards out
Extra point unsuccessful M 7 – E 6

Empire Jojo Valdez fumble recovery 20 yard return for touchdown
Two point conversion by Valdez up the middle successful M 7 – E 14

Q3
Maricopa Matt Fierros 66 yard run for the touchdown
Extra point by Carlos Leon Successful M 14- E 14

Q4

Empire Josh Garcia tip and pick off 30 yard touchdown
Extra point successful M 21- E 21

Maricopa Matt Fierros up the middle from 6yards out
Extra point by Carlos Leon Successful M 21- E 21

Maricopa Matt Fierros 21 yard reception from Will Clemans for the touchdown
Extra point by Carlos Leon Successful M 28- E 14

 

 

Tony "the jet" Jones is Arizona's No. 1

       sacker.

 

Sept 18th, 2007

 

According to Maxpreps.com Tony "the jet" Jones is 5th in the nation and No. 1 in Arizona in quarterback sacks. He is averaging 2.3 per game. Jones who plays defensive end is very quick on the edge and is starting to get noticed in the 3A ranks. The jet has taken on the role of kick returner this season. He had 88 yard return against Bourgade and was arm tackle away from taking two other attempts the distance earlier in the season. The Bears of Coolidge refused to kick off to Jones and were flagged for kicking off out bound on numerous occasions last week. Jones has big play potential and needs to play a role in the offensive game plan. He has found his niche on defense and special teams, so I'm sure on the offensive side of the ball he would be a big contributor. 

 

Tony "the jet" Jones taking it to the house. Photo courtesy of the Maricopa Tribune.

 

 
    GP SACKS S/G
1  Travis Campbell, (Jr), Hooper Academy, AL 3 10 3.3
2  Eric Lichter, (Sr), Gulliver Prep, FL 3 10 3.3
3  Brooks Rabold, (Sr), Billings Central Catholic, MT 4 9.5 2.5
4  Kendyl Rissman, (Jr), Forreston, IL 4 9 2.3
5  Tony Jones, (Sr), Maricopa, AZ 4 9 2.3
6  Andrew Franklin, (Jr), Mitchell, TN 4 9 2.3
7  Drew Ebersole, (Sr), Midview, OH 4 9 2.3
8  Devon Kennard, (Jr), Desert Vista, AZ 3 8.5 3
9  Nick Lennox, (Soph), Watertown, TN 3 8 2.7
10  Kawann Short, (Sr), East Chicago Central, IN 5 8 1.6

 

Matt "mini bus" Fierros named this week's Arizona Cardinals "High School Player-of-the-Week."

 

Sept 13th, 2007

 

Matt "mini bus" Fierros on the run against Bourgade. Photo courtesy of the Maricopa Tribune.

 

Matt "mini bus" Fierros racked up 304 yards of total offense and scored five touchdowns in a victory over Bourgade Catholic 45-40 last Friday night. Fierros had 14 carries for 279 yards, 1 reception for 25 yards and found the end zone on five occasions.

 
The Arizona Cardinals Football Club "Player-of-the-Week" award is presented by Wells Fargo. The winner is selected by a local sports panel consisting of Cardinals Director of Community Relations Luis Zendejas, Community Relations Coordinator Sheldon Meeks, Sports 620 AM anchor Paul Calvisi, NBC-12 sports reporter Bruce Cooper, 16-year Arizona high school football official Bob Ferreira, Cardinals radio analyst and Sports 620 AM talk show host Ron Wolfley and AIA Director of Media Marketing Brian Bolitho.

An award will be presented to Fierros by a the Cardinals on Friday, September 14 at the Cardinals training facility following the team's morning practice.

 

Matt Fierros with Cardinals QB Kurt Warner. Photo courtesy of Lucinda Fierros.

2007 Winners

Week 1: P/K Jeff Locke, Glendale Mountain Ridge H.S.

Week 2: RB Matt Fierros, Maricopa H.S.
 

 

Matt "mini bus" Fierros among Nations leaders in rushing

 

Matt "mini bus" Fierros

Sept 12th, 2007

 

According to Maxpreps.com Maricopa's own Matt "mini bus" Fierros is No. 18th in the nation in rushing yards. Fierros is averaging 191 yards a game this season.

 

 
    GP Num Yds Lng TD Avg Y/G
1  Rockaris King, (Jr), Timberland, SC 4 105 826 75 10 7.87 207
2  Bradie Ewing, (Sr), Richland Center, WI 3 39 820 63 - 21 273
3  Blake Knowlton, (Sr), Waynesfield-Goshen, OH 3 84 806 70 10 9.6 269
4  Sam Langi, (Sr), Bingham, UT 4 81 776 76 7 9.58 194
5  Todd McCormick, (Sr), North Pole, AK 5 119 769 53 6 6.46 154
6  Edwin Baker, (Jr), Oak Park, MI 3 50 710 81 2 14.2 237
7  Cory Farris, (Sr), Boone County, KY 3 89 676 69