San Tan Falcons Defeat Pumas Teal 22-12

The San Tan Falcons used a pair of touchdowns from No. 1 and a fourth-quarter score to defeat Pumas Teal 22-12 on Saturday.

Neither team reached the end zone during the opening quarter, sending the game into the second quarter tied 0-0.

San Tan broke through first when No. 1 intercepted a Pumas pass and returned it for a touchdown. No. 44 converted the extra attempt to give the Falcons an 8-0 advantage.

Pumas Teal answered through the air. No. 9 connected with No. 18 for a touchdown pass, cutting the deficit to two. The conversion attempt was unsuccessful, leaving San Tan ahead 8-6.

The Falcons extended their lead in the third quarter when No. 1 broke free for a 30-yard rushing touchdown. The conversion was missed, putting San Tan ahead 14-6.

Pumas responded with another connection between No. 9 and No. 18. The pair connected on a deep touchdown pass for their second score of the game. The conversion was unsuccessful, but Pumas had pulled within two again at 14-12.

San Tan created separation in the fourth quarter. No. 7 connected with No. 1 for a touchdown pass, and No. 44 converted the extra attempt to extend the Falcons' advantage to 22-12.

The Falcons held Pumas scoreless for the remainder of the fourth quarter to secure the 22-12 victory.