The 3rd ranked Snow Badgers ran into a buzz saw on Saturday as they were upset by the 8th ranked Scottsdale Artichokes 44-28 in the WSFL opener for both teams. Wisconsin transfer quarterback Kare Lyles led the Artichoke offense, throwing for 375 yards and 6 touchdowns. Badger linebacker John Ofahengaue led Snow with 4 tackles and two interceptions, one for a 77 yard return for a touchdown.

The Badger offense was led by wide receiver Derek Wright who caught 7 passes for 104 yards and a touchdown, while running back Jaylen Warren rushed for 131 yards. Linebacker Sherwin Lavaka also made 8 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 7:00 pm kick-off at Robert Stoddard Field at Badger Stadium on the Snow campus in Ephraim.