Peoria handles Arcadia in the second round of the 4A playoffs

Peoria High defeated Arcadia High, 30-13, in the second round of the 4A high school playoffs on Friday, Nov. 13.

Peoria (8-3) advances to the conference quarterfinals. Arcadia finishes its season at 8-4.

Key Plays

Malakai Wilder broke through for a touchdown to give Arcadia a 7-3 lead.

Jamarion McClurge responded to give Peoria a 9-7 lead.

Ryan Henderson scored a touchdown to give Peoria a 16-7 lead.

Key Players

Jamarion McClurge scored two touchdowns for Peoria.

Malakai Wilder scored a touchdown and had 47 rushing yards for Arcadia.

Ryan Henderson scored a touchdown for Peoria, but was injured in the third quarter and did not return to the game.

Quotes

"Our defense kept us in the game." − Arcadia head coach B.J. Pasquel

"This week was all about the details." − Peoria head coach Jason Golden

Upcoming

Peoria plays Snowflake in the 4A quarterfinals on Nov. 20.

This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Peoria handles Arcadia in the second round of the 4A playoffs