Casa Grande Shuts Out Rio Rico 53-0 in Dominant 5A Southern Performance

Casa Grande delivered a commanding performance Tuesday evening, defeating Rio Rico 53-0 in a 5A Southern girls varsity flag football matchup at Casa Grande Union High School. The Cougars scored in every quarter while keeping Rio Rico off the scoreboard throughout the contest.

Casa Grande established control early in the first quarter as No. 9 connected with No. 5 for a touchdown pass. The duo linked up again on the two-point conversion, giving the Cougars an 8-0 lead. Later in the quarter, No. 9 found No. 5 for another touchdown, and No. 20 converted the extra point to extend the advantage to 15-0.

The Cougars continued their offensive success in the second quarter. No. 9 delivered a third touchdown pass to No. 5, followed by another successful extra point from No. 20, increasing the lead to 22-0. Casa Grande then capitalized on an interception against Rio Rico, with No. 5 scoring another touchdown on a pitch play. No. 20 added the extra point, sending Casa Grande into halftime ahead 29-0.

Casa Grande maintained its momentum after the break. In the third quarter, No. 9 connected with No. 8 for a touchdown, and No. 20 added the extra point to make it 36-0. No. 9 then scored on a scramble, with No. 20 converting another extra point to push the lead to 43-0 entering the fourth quarter.

The Cougars added to their advantage in the final period when No. 20 converted a field goal, extending the score to 46-0. Casa Grande completed its scoring when No. 9 connected with No. 13 for a touchdown pass, bringing the final score to 53-0.

Casa Grande finished the matchup with a shutout victory, using an effective passing attack, multiple scoring contributions and consistent defensive pressure to secure the 5A Southern win.