Trojans win for alum Virgil Henderson is his coaching return
TUCSON — Levi Samuels ran for a pair of touchdowns Friday night as Catalina started the Virgil Henderson Era with a resounding 36-6 road win over Santa Rita.
Samuels, a senior running back, scored on runs of 10 and 13 yards and finished with over 100 yards rushing on the night.
Henderson, a Trojan alum, is back at his alma mater to try and recreate some of the magic he helped create for the program in the 1980s.
Aryan Holmes also scored a pair of touchdowns for Catalina who fielded just 17 eligible players for the game.
The Eagles (0-1) lone trip to the end zone came on an 11-yard touchdown pass from Daniel Balbueno-Townsend to Omar Wright II.
#AZHSFB:#CatalinaTrojans 36, #SantaRitaEagles 6, FINAL.
Levi Samuels (20) had a big night for Trojans as they win 1st game of Virgil Henderson Era. pic.twitter.com/CuQps5YKDM
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Here are the rest of your scores from Week 1 of high school football in Southern Arizona:
- Benson 34, Bisbee 0
- Desert Christian 28, ALA Anthem South 18
- Fort Thomas 38, Baboquivari 0
- Miami 28, Tombstone 7
- Morenci 20, Safford 14
- Phoenix Christian 47, Tanque Verde 7
- San Manuel 54, Valley Lutheran 24
- Santa Cruz Valley 20, Coolidge 14
- St. David 58, Valley Union 0
- Valley Christian 18, Sabino 14
- Willcox 49, Palo Verde 0
- San Tan Foothills at Pusch Ridge Christian (Sat. at 7 p.m.)
Final Score:
Willcox defeats Palo Verde Magnet 49–0 🏈
Postgame with:
🎤 Jamal Chatman – Palo Verde Magnet Head Coach
🎤 Jeston Lotts – Willcox Head Coach
🎤 Ismael Cuevas – Willcox LB/RB#FridayNightLights #HighSchoolFootball #Willcox #PaloVerdeMagnet pic.twitter.com/OhHEHTEY4a— Wildcats Radio 1290 (@Wildcats1290) August 23, 2025
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