CHANDLER, AZ — Under the Friday night lights, the Hamilton Huskies left no doubt about their firepower, rolling past the Pinnacle Pioneers 49–13 in a Week 8 statement win. From the opening drive, sophomore quarterback Jax Scully and standout receiver Roye Oliver set the tone for a dominant night filled with highlight-reel plays, defensive takeaways, and total control from start to finish.
Fast Start Sets the Tone
Hamilton wasted no time making an impression. On just the second play of the game, Scully launched a deep strike to Oliver for a 76-yard touchdown, igniting the home crowd. Pinnacle answered quickly with a 50-yard run of their own but was stopped short when Hamilton blocked a field goal attempt to hold the lead. Moments later, Scully found sophomore Roye Oliver down the sideline for a 30-yard gain, setting up a short field goal to extend the lead to 10–0. Pinnacle fought back with a tough touchdown grab from Antonio Casias, who hung on despite a late hit to the helmet, cutting the deficit to 10–7. Hamilton responded immediately; On their next drive, Scully dropped another perfect deep ball to Oliver, this time a 47-yard score pushing the Huskies ahead 18–7 to close the first quarter.
Huskies Take Control Before the Half
Hamilton’s defense began to take over in the second quarter. A strip sack forced a Pinnacle fumble, giving the Huskies another short field to work with. Although Scully’s red zone interception briefly halted the momentum, Hamilton quickly regrouped. After a defensive stop and short punt return, Scully hit Oliver on a short curl route that turned into an 87 yard sprint to the end zone, marking Oliver’s third touchdown of the half. The sophomore wideout’s speed and footwork left defenders chasing shadows as Hamilton stretched its lead to 25–7. Another forced fumble on Pinnacle’s next possession capped off a half dominated by Hamilton on both sides of the ball, even with a missed field goal before halftime.
Scully and Oliver Stay Red Hot
Hamilton opened the second half with another defensive stand, forcing a quick three-and-out. The offense followed with a patient, balanced drive capped by Oliver’s fourth touchdown reception, a fade to the back of the end zone that made it 32–7. Pinnacle found one final spark, a 60-yard touchdown bomb to cut the deficit to 32–13, but Hamilton never blinked. The Huskies’ defense regrouped, forcing another turnover in the red zone to shut the door on any comeback attempt.
Finishing the Job
The fourth quarter was all Hamilton. Senior running back Jacob Brown punched in a short-yardage touchdown to extend the lead to 39–13, followed by a defensive interception from Kacey Allen Jr., who lead a team celebration in the end zone to draw a well earned penalty from an energized defense. To put the finishing touch on a complete team win, Montana Duncan hauled in the final touchdown of the night, sealing the 49–13 victory and sending the home crowd into celebration mode.
Stat Leaders
Jax Scully (So) – 20/34 passing, 451 yards, 5 TD, 1 INT
Roye Oliver III (So) – 7 receptions, 288 yards, 4 TD
Montana Duncan (Sr) – 5 receptions, 75 yards, 1 TD
Jacob Brown (Sr) – 14 carries, 90 yards, 1 TD
On defense, Niko Jandreau and Justin Vogt led with 8 tackles each, combining for 4 tackles for loss, while Kacey Allen Jr. added an interception and D. Leblanc Jr. forced and recovered a fumble. Kicker Preston Olson had a great game, going 5-for-5 on PATs and 2-for-3 on FGs.
What It Means
Hamilton improves to 7-0, once again proving they can beat teams through the air or on the ground. The connection between Scully and Oliver has become one of Arizona’s most dangerous duos by combining for nearly 300 yards and four scores on just seven catches.
Meanwhile, the defense looked playoff ready, forcing multiple turnovers and holding Pinnacle to only two scoring drives. For the Pioneers, flashes of big-play ability weren’t enough to overcome Hamilton’s balanced attack and relentless pace.
Final Words
Hamilton’s offense caught fire early and never cooled off. With elite quarterback play, explosive receivers, and a defense that created havoc all night, the Huskies reminded everyone why they’re one of the most complete teams in Arizona heading into the final stretch of the season. Hamilton now turns its attention to next week’s matchup against Basha; a showdown widely considered the most anticipated game of the season, set to determine who truly stands atop Arizona high school football.
