Desert Ridge running back Joey Counts will be a game-time decision on Friday against Gilbert because of a shoulder injury that has kept him out since mid-June, coach Jeremy Hathcock said.

Between the tears, the troika that led Desert Ridge on another amazing run had faith that this would be the year.

Desert Vista got thumped back in December when it hooked up in a dual meet with Red Mountain.

Desert Ridge running back Joey Counts was the beneficiary of a new run formation the Jaguars installed two days ago.

Every one of last year’s 12 NFL playoff teams entered the postseason with a starting quarterback who was at least in his second season with the team. No wonder the Arizona Cardinals front office was so eager to bring Kurt Warner back for a second campaign in the desert.

Every one of last year’s 12 NFL playoff teams entered the postseason with a starting quarterback who was at least in his second season with the team. No wonder the Arizona Cardinals front office was so eager to bring Kurt Warner back for a second campaign in the desert.

Given how hard Desert Ridge quarterback Jordan Becerra ran – to the tune of 239 yards on 25 carries, it would be understandable if the Desert Vista defense doubled – even tripled – up on Becerra with hopes of slowing down the Jaguar offense Friday night.

Beware Division I: Desert Ridge is rolling again.