Gallery - Show Low versus Winslow, '09 Football Playoff Pics E-mail
The Show Low Cougars built a 35-14 lead in the second half of their quarterfinal showdown with the Winslow Bulldogs at Campo Verde High School last week, but the Dawgs stormed back late in the game with two Chayse Russell touchdowns in the fourth quarter.  Winslow had possession of the ball for one final chance with seconds remaining but were unable to convert on fourth and long and Show Low held on for a 35-28 victory.

The Cougars were led again by junior quarterback Rathen Ricedorff who threw for 175 yards and three TD's.  His favorite target, Trevar MacArthur, caught five balls for 81 yards and also led the team in rushing with 89 yards on 11 carries.  Cody Hawkins picked up 59 yards rushing and Ricedorff added 43.

Show Low compiled 384 yards of total offense and actually had more yards rushing (209) than passing (175).  Ricedorff's three scoring passes gives him 38 for the year, already a 3A state record.  The overall Arizona record is 49.

Winslow outgained Show Low with 413 yards of offense, 202 yards coming on the ground.  Chayse Russell led the way with 102 yards on 18 carries and two TD's.

The Coug's now move on to a semifinal matchup with the tournament's top seed, Fountain Hills.  The Falcons came up with a last second 23-20 victory over Snowflake.  Fountain Hills kicked a 35 yard field goal on the final play of the game to secure the win.  Show Low lost the Fountain Hills back on week six of the season, 32-27.  Ricedorff threw for 302 yards and rushed for another 135 in that game.  Josh Weeks had a career game for the Cougars with 10 catches, 183 yards and a touchdown.

The Show Low versus Fountain Hills matchup is game three of a Power 95.7 FM triple header and is scheduled to kickoff at 7 p.m. from Paradise Valley High School this Saturday.  The game can also be heard streamed live at SportsZone123.com.  Gallery photos by Brookelyn Ricedorff

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