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By Deion Trotter—08 Dec 2025

The 2024 Open State Championship delivered a statement performance from the Basha Bears, who controlled all four quarters in a dominant 34–7 victory over the Chandler Wolves. Behind a suffocating defense, explosive offensive plays, and standout performances from their MVPs, Basha claimed the state title with authority. First Quarter: Bears Strike First Both teams opened slowly, exchanging back to back three and outs as each defense set the tone early. Basha managed to spark their offense with

By Levi Nappi—26 Nov 2025

Arizona girls flag football has exploded with talent, but no hypothetical showdown captures people’s imagination more than a cross division clash between: 5A Campo Verde Coyotes vs. 6A Hamilton Huskies At the center of it stand two stars with video-game numbers: Campo Verde QB, Amaya Moreno and Hamilton WR/S/P, Samaya Taylor-Jenkins. Campo Verde quarterback, Amaya Moreno has become one of Arizona’s most unstoppable forces, a dual threat weapon whose production borders on the absurd. After th

By Levi Nappi—25 Nov 2025

Salpointe dominated Eastmark in Defensive Battle Marked by Big Plays and Weather Delay In a hard fought matchup filled with turnovers, defensive stands, and a lengthy lightning delay, the Salpointe Lancers pulled out a gritty win over the Eastmark Firebirds on Saturday evening. First Quarter Salpointe opened the game aggressively with 3 consecutive 10+ yard completions. The Lancers marched the ball down to Eastmark's 10 yard line before missing a field goal on their opening drive. Eastmark’s

By Deion Trotter—25 Nov 2025

The stage was set for a fierce 4A Championship showdown, and Salpointe Catholic and Eastmark delivered a defensive slugfest filled with momentum swings, clutch plays, and championship caliber grit. When the dust settled, Salpointe’s defense stood tallest, securing a hard fought victory behind multiple redzone stops and a game sealing interception. First Quarter: Salpointe Strikes First Salpointe opened the game with urgency, marching down the field behind three 10 plus yard completions to Aliy

By Jack FLETCHER—19 Nov 2025

Desert Edge Scorches Cienega in Round 2 Playoff Blowout Led by sophomore running back Byron Brandon and an astonishing Scorpions defense, Desert Edge dominated from wire to wire, grinding down Cienega in a second-round 5A state playoff game in Goodyear. Early Game Momentum (1st Half Breakdown) Desert Edge set the tone early with a balanced mix of ground power and timely defense. Brandon burst loose for a 3 yard rushing touchdown in the first quarter to put the Scorpions on the board. On defens

By Josh Gibson—14 Nov 2025

Tonight’s Open Division playoff matchup between ALA Queen Creek and Red Mountain brings together two programs that have taken completely different paths to reach this stage; but now collide with everything on the line. The Patriots come in as one of the hottest teams in Arizona, while the Mountain Lions enter as one of the most consistent and physical programs in the East Valley. And with their last three matchups decided by a combined seven points, another razor tight finish feels almost inevit

By Josh Gibson—13 Nov 2025

#12 Casteel Colts @ #5 Brophy Broncos CASTEEL COLTS: WHAT TO KNOW Casteel enters the Open bracket at 6–4 with an offense built entirely around junior quarterback Tee Smith, one of Arizona’s most dangerous dual threats. Smith averages nearly 80 rushing yards per game and has accounted for 21 touchdowns, giving the Colts a steady source of explosive plays even when the pocket breaks down. Junior RB Wyatt Defreitas adds balance, while senior receivers Brody Smith and Eric Avila give Casteel a rel

By Jordan Rodas—13 Nov 2025

The Williams Field Black Hawks are back in the spotlight this postseason this time, in the highly competitive Open Division Playoffs. Ranked as the No. 10 seed, Williams Field faces a tough opening round matchup against the No. 7 seed Pinnacle Pioneers, a team known for its high powered offense and physical play. For the Black Hawks, this is more than just another playoff game, it’s a chance to prove they belong among Arizona’s elite. Throughout the season, Williams Field has battled through ad

By Deion Trotter—09 Nov 2025

Fans packed the stands Friday night as the Corona del Sol Aztecs and the Desert Vista Thunder clashed in a thrilling back-and-forth battle that had everything from trick plays to defensive touchdowns. In the end, Desert Vista held off a furious fourth-quarter rally to secure a 40–31 win in one of their most exciting games of the season. Fast Start for the Thunder Corona tried to catch Desert Vista off guard with an onside kick to start the game, but the attempt failed and Desert Vista wasted n

By Andrew Wise—09 Nov 2025

Mesa Dominates Rivalry in Historic Win Over Westwood Mesa High left no doubt in Arizona’s oldest rivalry, defeating Westwood 41–15 in a complete performance that highlighted both resilience and depth. From the opening series, the Jackrabbits controlled the tempo, scoring early and forcing Westwood to play from behind. Two-way star Kam Williams led the way with a game-changing interception and a touchdown that swung momentum firmly toward Mesa. Transfers Caleb Tafua, Kingston Anetema, and Boogi