Sierra Linda Shuts Out Agua Fria 42-0 in 4A Southwest Matchup

Sierra Linda jumped out to a commanding first-half lead and finished with a 42-0 shutout victory over Agua Fria on Friday night in a 4A Southwest boys varsity football matchup at Agua Fria High School.

Sierra Linda opened the scoring in the first quarter when No. 1 connected with No. 0 for a 28-yard touchdown pass. The extra point was good, giving Sierra Linda an early 7-0 advantage.

The Bulldogs continued to add to their lead when No. 8 scored on a rushing touchdown. The extra-point attempt was unsuccessful, extending Sierra Linda's lead to 13-0.

Later in the opening quarter, No. 1 used his legs to break through for a 30-yard rushing touchdown. Sierra Linda converted the extra point and closed the first quarter with a 20-0 lead.

Sierra Linda struck again in the second quarter as No. 1 connected with No. 7 for a 22-yard touchdown pass. No. 1 then handed the ball to No. 6 for a successful two-point conversion, pushing the advantage to 28-0 heading into halftime.

Neither team scored during the third quarter, but both defenses came away with turnovers. Agua Fria intercepted Sierra Linda at the Sierra Linda 42-yard line. Sierra Linda answered with an interception of its own at the Agua Fria 25-yard line.

Sierra Linda returned to the end zone in the fourth quarter when No. 14 scored on a 15-yard rushing touchdown. The extra point increased the lead to 35-0.

The Bulldogs' defense then put points on the board. No. 9 intercepted an Agua Fria pass and returned it 21 yards for a touchdown. The ensuing extra point was good, completing Sierra Linda's 42-0 victory.

Sierra Linda finished the night with touchdowns through the air, on the ground and on defense while holding Agua Fria scoreless through all four quarters.