Sabercats force four interceptions, return fumble for touchdown
Sabino High School's Isaac Barley (21) tries to get past a McClintock player in the second quarter.
Sabino High School controlled its Class 4A Division I football playoff game against Tempe McClintock with an amazing defensive effort at home Friday night.
The Sabercats allowed the visiting Chargers 127 yards of total offense and nine first downs and forced four interceptions in a 42-0 win.
Sabino will face Ironwood Ridge in the second round next week.
Senior defensive back Travis Graham had three interceptions and deflected six passes.
“It feels great. We played great,” Graham said. “My job was to shut down (wide receiver Malcolm) Martin and I kept my eyes open.” Martin had three catches for 88 yards.
Sabercats junior Mark Dragosolovich intercepted a pass to end the game and also scored a touchdown in the fourth quarter on a 1-yard fumble return. Sabino’s defensive line also contributed by sacking the Chargers’ quarterbacks six times, twice by junior defense lineman Jason Nottingham.
Sabino’s senior quarterback, Justin Randall, threw for three touchdowns and rushed for another in the first half.
With two minutes left in the first quarter, Randall threw a 13-yard touchdown pass to senior Sam Sharawara.
“I was looking for Sam to be open the entire play,” Randall said. “He did a great job because I actually overthrew him, so I give him all the credit.”
Sabino running back Chris Lundgren rushed for 119 yards.
“Our defense set the tone for us,” Sabino coach Jay Campos said. “In order to win a championship you need to have a great defense and tonight we had that.”
Sabino beats McClintock 42-0
Sabino beats McClintock 42-0
Sabino beats McClitock 42-0 in the state playoff game to advane to the next round.
Producer: FRANCISCO MEDINA
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Sabino's quarterback Justin Randall (11) is sacked by McClintock's Parker Barrett (11) and another player in the third quarter.
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Sabino's Mark Dragosolovich (1) prepares to intercept the ball that was tipped by McClintock's Mack Martin (2) in the third quarter.
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Sabino's Sam Shaarawara (40) makes a touchdown catch in the endzone in the second quarter of their playoff game against McClintock's.
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Sabino's Chris Lundgren (24) tries to break a tackle as McClintock's David Blair (7) closes in on the first quarter.
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Sabino's quarterback Justin Randall (11) scrambles for some yardage in the first quarter.
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Sabino's coach Jay Campos cheers on his team in the third quarter.
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Sabino's Travis Graham (2) tries to break away from McClintock's David Blair (7) and Cody Hughes (54) in the first quarter.
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Sabino's Isaac Barley (21) tries to get past a McClintock player in the second quarter.
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Sabino's fans had plenty to cheer about as the Sabercats beat McClintock 42-0.
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Sabino's Clint Napier (60) at left and Sam Shaarawara (40) celebrate after a touchdown in the second quarter in the playoff game against McClintock's.
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Sabino's Mark Dragosolovich (1) prepares to intercept the ball that was tipped by McClintock's Mack Martin (2) in the third quarter.
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