Goodyear Defeats St. Mary 30-20 in FR/SO Matchup

Goodyear built an early advantage and stayed in front throughout Wednesday night's boys FR/SO football matchup, defeating St. Mary 30-20 at Goodyear High School.

Goodyear opened the scoring in the first quarter when No. 16 found the end zone. No. 18 followed with the two-point conversion, giving Goodyear an 8-0 advantage.

Goodyear continued to add to its lead in the second quarter. No. 14 was involved in the early action before No. 64 recovered a fumble for Goodyear.

No. 45 then broke free for a 50-yard touchdown, and No. 19 converted the two-point attempt as Goodyear increased its total to 24 points.

St. Mary answered during the quarter when No. 23 caught a touchdown pass, putting six points on the board and sending the game into the next quarter with Goodyear holding a 24-6 advantage.

The third quarter belonged to St. Mary on the scoreboard. No. 23 recorded another receiving touchdown, cutting Goodyear's lead to 24-12.

St. Mary also recovered two fumbles during the quarter, but Goodyear's defense prevented the turnovers from erasing the lead.

Goodyear's defense also came away with a turnover during the game as No. 1 recorded an interception.

Goodyear added its final touchdown in the fourth quarter on a quarterback sneak by No. 19, pushing its total to 30 points.

St. Mary scored eight points in the final quarter, but Goodyear maintained its advantage to secure the 30-20 victory.

Goodyear finished the night with touchdowns from No. 16, No. 45 and No. 19 among its scoring plays, while its defense produced an interception and a fumble recovery to help preserve the victory.