Campo Verde defense shuts down Tempe

Tempe at Campo Verde

Tempe quarterback Emanuel Gant, right, is gang-tackled by Campo Verde defenders, from top, Austin Scarlett, Josh McDowell and Tyler Mills in the first half Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, Campo Verde High School in Gilbert.[Paul Connors/Special to Tribune]

Tempe at Campo Verde

Campo Verde coach Max Ragsdale, right, congratulates his players after his team scored a touchdown against Tempe in the first half Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, Campo Verde High School in Gilbert.[Paul Connors/Special to Tribune]

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Tempe at Campo Verde

Tempe wide receiver Osvaldo Gomez, left, is tackled by Campo Verde defensive back Kevin Urquidez, right, Tempe in the first half Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, Campo Verde High School in Gilbert.[Paul Connors/Special to Tribune]

Tempe at Campo Verde

Campo Verde wide receiver Josh Ball, second from left, is pursued by Tempe defenders from left, Devonte Gray, Dayvon Phelps and Paul Messer in the first half Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, Campo Verde High School in Gilbert.[Paul Connors/Special to Tribune]

Tempe at Campo Verde

Campo Verde wide receiver Josh Ball, front, is tackles by Tempe defensive back Aaron Adams, rear, in the first half Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, Campo Verde High School in Gilbert.[Paul Connors/Special to Tribune]

Tempe at Campo Verde

Campo Verde players take the field to face Tempe in the first half Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, Campo Verde High School in Gilbert.[Paul Connors/Special to Tribune]

Tempe at Campo Verde

Campo Verde cheerleader Marisa Kubacki performs during the game against Tempe Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, Campo Verde High School in Gilbert.[Paul Connors/Special to Tribune]

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Tempe at Campo Verde

A lone Tempe fan waits for the start of the game from the top row against Campo Verde on Oct. 5. At No. 13 in the Div. III power rankings, the Buffaloes are one of a few EV schools on the playoff bubble heading into the final two weeks of the regular season.

Tempe at Campo Verde

Campo Verde runningback Gabe Ogbonnaya, front, is pursued by Tempe defenders, from left, Jose Lemus, Devonte Gray and Nojeem Adebule in the first half Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, Campo Verde High School in Gilbert.[Paul Connors/Special to Tribune]

Tempe at Campo Verde

Alena Medrano, 5, of Gilbert, races inside a plastic ball prior to the start of the game between Tempe and Campo Verde Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, Campo Verde High School in Gilbert.[Paul Connors/Special to Tribune]

Tempe at Campo Verde

Campo Verde quarterback Luke Pineda, front, is hauled down by Tempe defensive lineman Devonte Gray, rear, in the first half Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, Campo Verde High School in Gilbert.[Paul Connors/Special to Tribune]

Tempe at Campo Verde

Campo Verde tight end Bridger Rodoni, front, and Tempe defensive back Massiah Smith, rear, battle for the ball in the first half Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, Campo Verde High School in Gilbert.[Paul Connors/Special to Tribune]

Tempe at Campo Verde

Campo Verde runningback Gabe Ogbonnaya, front, is tackled for a loss by Tempe's Nojeem Adebule, rear, in the first half Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, Campo Verde High School in Gilbert.[Paul Connors/Special to Tribune]

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Emanuel Gant

Keeping players like quarterback Emanuel Gant, left, in the program is one of the keys for the improvement at Tempe High. Gant, a sophomore, is developing into one of the best QBs in the state.

Tempe at Campo Verde

Campo Verde cheerleaders cast shadows on the track circling the field during the game against Tempe in the first half Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, Campo Verde High School in Gilbert.[Paul Connors/Special to Tribune]

Tempe at Campo Verde

Tempe runningback Jordan Wiatr, left, rushes for the end zone as Campo Verde defensive back Brock Sanderson, right, defends in the first half Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, Campo Verde High School in Gilbert.[Paul Connors/Special to Tribune]

Tempe at Campo Verde

Tempe coach Brian Walker calls his team over during a time out against Campo Verde in the first half Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, Campo Verde High School in Gilbert.[Paul Connors/Special to Tribune]