This Southern Arizona clash features the undefeated Douglas Bulldogs traveling to Tucson to take on the Pueblo Warriors. Douglas has started the 2026 campaign looking absolutely dominant, operating a run-heavy, physical offensive identity. The Bulldogs utilize heavy tight end sets and the Power-I formation to establish sheer physical dominance at the point of attack. They rely on combo blocks, power-O concepts, and a punishing fullback to completely wear down opposing defensive lines. Defensively, Douglas runs a stout 4-3 under front, shifting their defensive line to the strong side to eliminate interior cutback lanes.
Pueblo counters with a dynamic, high-tempo spread-pistol system. The Warriors feature a dual-threat quarterback and speedy perimeter athletes, designed to win one-on-one battles in space. Pueblo’s coaching staff relies heavily on pre-snap reads and quick Run-Pass Options (RPOs) to exploit defensive mismatches. By stretching the field horizontally, Pueblo aims to keep the Douglas defensive front guessing and neutralize aggressive edge rushers with a quick-rhythm aerial assault.
Kickoff: Thursday, Sept 10, 2026 (7:00 PM MST)
Location: Pueblo High School (Tucson, AZ)
Streaming: NFHS Network / Southern Arizona Prep Sports
The Trench Warfare and RPO Adjustments
The game will be decided by how effectively Pueblo’s offensive line executes inside the Run-Pass Option (RPO) game. Douglas’s defensive tackles must force the issue by penetrating the A-gaps, forcing Pueblo’s quarterback into premature decisions. If Douglas controls the line of scrimmage on first down and forces Pueblo into 3rd-and-long situations, they will neutralize the Warriors’ playbook and create turnover opportunities. Conversely, Pueblo must tackle exceptionally well in the open field when Douglas pounds the rock to prevent four-yard runs from turning into back-breaking scores.
Live Scoreboard & Results Update
| Quarter | Douglas (Away) | Pueblo (Home) |
| 1st | 7 | 6 |
| 2nd | 14 | 0 |
| 3rd | 10 | 7 |
| 4th | 7 | 8 |
| FINAL | 38 | 21 |
Scoring Summary:
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Q1: Douglas strikes on its opening drive with a 6-yard inside zone rushing touchdown (PAT Good, 7-0). Pueblo answers with a 14-yard quarterback scramble on 3rd-and-long (PAT blocked, 7-6).
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Q2: The Bulldogs lean on their massive offensive line, capping back-to-back drives with a 3-yard fullback dive and a 14-yard play-action pass (Both PATs Good, 21-6).
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Q3: Douglas extends the lead with a 32-yard field goal (24-6). Pueblo refuses to quit, breaking a 55-yard jet sweep down the sideline (PAT Good, 24-13). Douglas answers immediately with a 22-yard corner route (PAT Good, 31-13).
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Q4: Douglas drains seven minutes off the clock, finishing with a 3-yard power plunge (PAT Good, 38-13). Pueblo strikes back on a 19-yard fade route and converts the 2-point attempt (38-21), but Douglas runs out the remaining clock to remain undefeated.
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