Arete Prep Shut Out Santa Rita 7-0
A single second-half touchdown secured a narrow victory for Arete Prep over Santa Rita on Tuesday night.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Football
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Arete Prep defeated Santa Rita 7-0 in a defensive struggle on Tuesday. The game was decided by a 43-yard touchdown run from Izzy Restivo.
Why it matters
The result marks a significant shift in the season trajectory for both teams as they adjust their standings. This win improves Arete Prep to a 2-3 record while dropping Santa Rita to 3-2.
Arete Prep quarterback Leilani Aragon threw for 143 total passing yards. Santa Rita quarterback Jlynn Smith accounted for 52 passing yards and 35 rushing yards in the loss.
The players
Leilani Aragon
She is the starting quarterback for Arete Prep who recorded 143 passing yards in the game.
Izzy Restivo
She scored the only touchdown of the game on a 43-yard run.
Jlynn Smith
She is the quarterback for Santa Rita who recorded 52 passing yards.
Jordyan Burge
She contributed 43 receiving yards and 37 rushing yards for the Santa Rita offense.
Maggie Botros
She played a key role in the scoring drive by receiving the initial pass before handing off the ball.
The details
The contest's only score came when Leilani Aragon passed to Maggie Botros, who then handed the ball to Izzy Restivo for a 43-yard scoring run. Santa Rita struggled to find the end zone despite Jordyan Burge contributing 43 receiving yards and 37 rushing yards.
Timeline
October 1, 2026: The game took place between Arete Prep and Santa Rita.
October 8, 2026: The initial 3A Conference power rankings will be released.
The Big Picture
This game outcome aligns with the release of the 3A Conference power rankings, which determine the seasonal standing for competitive schools. The result directly impacts the positioning of both programs as they await the official state rankings.
Arete Prep improves its standing to 2-3 while Santa Rita drops to 3-2. The final 7-0 score significantly influences the math behind the upcoming 3A Conference power rankings.
The takeaway
Consistent offensive execution in critical moments remains the deciding factor in low-scoring defensive matchups. Teams aiming to improve their conference standing must prioritize turnover-free play throughout all four quarters.
What happens next
The initial 3A Conference power rankings are scheduled to be released on October 8, 2026.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Azpreps365.
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