Blake Roskopf throws for 416 yards in 2026 season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Blake Roskopf, a four-star quarterback commit for Washington Huskies, began his senior season at Desert Edge with a standout performance, throwing for 416 yards in a 20-0 win against Cactus Shadow on August 29. He completed 24 of 34 passes, achieving a 70.6% completion rate. Roskopf, who previously had a career-high of 370 yards, found a key target in fellow commit Zerek Sidney, who contributed 142 receiving yards. The victory marks Roskopf’s continued success at Desert Edge, where he remains undefeated in season openers throughout his high school career, leading to an 11-1 record last year. Desert Edge looks to build on this momentum as the season progresses.
- •Roskopf throws 3 touchdowns and 1 interception in the season opener
- •Desert Edge secures a 20-0 victory over Cactus Shadow
- •Roskopf's previous career high was 370 passing yards
- •142 receiving yards came from Zerek Sidney, another Washington commit
- •Desert Edge aims for a strong season after a quarterfinals appearance last year
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Washington Football Commit Tops 400 Passing Yards In 2026 Opener
"Washington Huskies four-star 2027 quarterback commit Blake Roskopf began his senior year at Desert Edge in career fashion for a 20-0 win.
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