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Seven players score as Gaels rout Diamondbacks

Seven players reached the end zone for No. 1 Bishop Gorman (8-1, 5-0 Southwest) as the Gaels dominated visiting Desert Oasis (2-7, 1-4) 72-21 on Thursday.

Jarrett Solomon completed 6 of 7 passes for 104 yards and two touchdowns early on, while Nathan Starks ran for 91 yards and two touchdowns to pace Gorman to a 44-0 halftime lead.

Randall Cunningham showcased his talents in relief of Solomon, throwing a 39-yard scoring strike to Keenan Smith to open the second half and racking up a game-high 125 yards and two more scores on the ground.

The Gaels defense stifled the Diamondbacks in the first half, allowing no rushing yards and forcing two turnovers. Robert Stanley had two sacks and an interception in the end zone for the Gaels, while also contributing a touchdown catch on offense.

Mark Fredericks led Desert Oasis with 115 yards receiving.

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