SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (September 22, 2018) -- The third-ranked Snow College football team ran into a buzz saw on Saturday as they were upset by the No. 8 Scottsdale Community College, 44-28, in the WSFL opener for both teams. Wisconsin transfer quarterback Kare Lyles led the Artichoke offense, throwing for 375 yards and six touchdowns. Badger linebacker John Ofahengaue led Snow with four tackles and two interceptions, including one for a 77-yard return for a touchdown.

The Badger offense was led by wide receiver Derek Wright who caught seven passes for 104 yards and a touchdown, while running back Jaylen Warren rushed for 131 yards. Linebacker Sherwin Lavaka also made eight tackles, while defensive ends Parker Workman and Isaac Fotu recorded sacks. At 3-1, Snow will try to regroup this Saturday as they host the Phoenix Bears for a 7 p.m. kick-off at Robert Stoddard Field at Badger Stadium on the Snow campus in Ephraim.