Tempe Corona del Sol is rolling at the right time and looks like a team that could make it to the Arizona high school flag football championship.In Round 1 of the AIA playoffs, Corona del Sol defeated visiting Phoenix Pinnacle 38-21 on Nov. 10. It was a comeback effort for Corona del Sol (14-3) after falling behind 13-0, with star junior wide receiver and safety Sofia Villone sparking the Aztecs.Down 13-0 with 1:50 left in the first half, Villone came up with an interception for a touchdown to make it 13-7. Immediately, the Corona del Sol sideline erupted and went into a frenzy. It was mostly silent on Corona’s sideline up until that point after two early interceptions from sophomore quarterback Victoria Beakes..oembed-frame {width:100%;height:100%;margin:0;border:0;}MASSIVE.Corona S Sofia Villone comes up with the INT and returns it back for a TD.Aztecs back in it.Somewhere, @DougTammaro cracks a smile.Pinnacle 13, Corona del Sol 7 | 1:32, 2Q.@azc_preps https://t.co/tvE9KhEnbF— Logan Stanley (@RLSscribe) November 11, 2026
Corona del Sol downs Pinnacle in Arizona flag football playoffs
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AZCentral | The Arizona RepublicBy AZCentral | The Arizona RepublicEXECUTIVE SUMMARY
After facing a deficit, Corona del Sol — behind a huge night from Sofia Villone — completed the comeback to beat Pinnacle.
Key Takeaways
- Corona del Sol downs Pinnacle in Arizona flag football playoffs.
- After facing a deficit, Corona del Sol — behind a huge night from Sofia Villone — completed the comeback to beat Pinnacle.
- Immediately, the Corona del Sol sideline erupted and went into a frenzy.
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