Glendale, Ariz.- Playing in front of their largest crowd since moving to the Glendale campus in 2019, Arizona Christian saw their season finale against Rocky Mountain get away from them.  The Firestorm honored their 2023 class of seniors before the game.

AJ Sibley found the end zone on the ground and Trajan Schouten connected with Chase Tompkins for a touchdown through the air.

Martin Rodriguez recorded 12 tackles from his interior defensive line spot.

Game Info

• Game score: Rocky Mountain 52, Arizona Christian - 14
• Records: Arizona Christian- 2-8, 1-7 Frontier, Rocky Mountain - 5-4, 3-4 Frontier
• NAIA Top 25 Rank: Arizona Christian - not ranked, Rocky Mountain - not ranked
• Location:  ACU Football Field, Arizona Christian University, Glendale, AZ

Offensive Stars

• Sibley - 55 rushing yards, TD, 31 yards receiving
• Tompkins- receiving TD

Defensive Stars

• Rodriguez- 12 tackles
• Jackson Ortiz - interception
• Griffin Meier- 9 tackles
• Isaiah Martinez- 9 tackles

Inside The Numbers

• Rocky Mountain scored first
• Following a fumbled punt return recovered by ACU, Sibley carried the rock four straight times to find the end zone
• RMC scored on the final play of the first quarter and just before halftime to gain a 21-7 edge
• Unfortunately, the Firestorm could not slow the Battlin' Bears in the second half
• With 31 seconds left in the contest, Schouten hit Tompkins in stride and Tompkins fought his way into the end zone

Thoughts From Coach Bowen Regarding The 2023 Senior Class
"The 2023 senior class will be remembered as one of the most successful in school history.  Helping to win two conference championships in 2020 and in 2022 while also helping the Firestorm qualify for the national championship series for the first time in school history in both of those years.  Their legacy will be one of commitment both on and off the field and in the community.  The 2023 class will be greatly missed!"

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