Desert Ridge football turmoil as QB dismissed, 12 players suspended

Mesa Desert Ridge football is in turmoil after the starting quarterback was dismissed from the team and 12 of his teammates were subsequently suspended for supporting him by walking out of a meeting last week. Five of those players are seniors. Desert Ridge (2-5) lost at home to Mesa Red Mountain 49-7 on Oct. 9. The Jaguars are scheduled to host Corona del Sol in a 6A matchup on Thursday, Oct. 15. Marie Brewer said that her son, quarterback Gunner Brewer, was removed from the team by coach Miles Smith on Oct.