Desert Edge had to push through the pain and the penalties to end its two-game losing streak in a heated rivalry game Oct. 2.
The game with district foe Canyon View was the definition of gritty, but not pretty as the flags flew and mistakes piled up. The Scorpions lost the lead in the fourth quarter of a game where they missed several opportunities to take control.
Trailing with eight minutes left, the home team turned to its new power back, Notre Dame Prep transfer Nate Jones. His four-yard touchdown gave Desert Edge (4-2, 1-0 region) a 21-17 lead with 4:22 remaining and freshman cornerback Nehemiah Greer broke up the Jaguars' fourth down pass in the end zone to seal the victory
