FOOTBALL COVERAGE

It’s been a chaotic and entertaining season on the 5A level for Arizona, but most of the preseason contenders have found a way to make their way to the playoffs. This is one of the deepest playoff brackets for 5A in a while, especially with the expansion of the playoffs from 16 to 24. In this new format, the top 8 ranked teams will receive a first round bye, and the remaining 16 will have to play this week to earn their right to continue their season. 5A saw two teams finish

The Chandler Wolves feasted on the Perry Pumas in their matchup as the Wolves routed Perry 39-17. Chandler's Will Mencl slang the pill for over 181 YARDS and 3 TDS. The Wolves also had the ground game going with 3 players posting over 50 YARDS from scrimmage. CHASE OCHOA 20 CAR 160 YARDS 2 TDS WILL MENCL 11 CAR 79 YARDS DAVID DOUGLAS 9 CAR 58 YARDS The Wolves are 5-1 and outscoring opponents by 100 points. Next up is Valley Vista. #chandler #wolves #chandlerwolves #perry #pu

The St. Mary's Bleacher Creature crowd propelled the team to a close win over the Thunderbird Titans, with the Knights winning 24-14. The Knights controlled the pace and the ball for the majority of the game. The Knights offense went up early 7-0 in the first quarter and it was a back-and-forth game until St. Mary's pulled away in the fourth quarter with a decisive 1-yard touchdown run by Branson Brown. St. Mary's is now 5-2 overall and 1-1 in the 4A Skyline Region. Next up

The Millennium Tigers came out on top against the Verrado Vipers, winning 45-38. The contest was tied 17-17 going into the half but the Tigers came out roaring in the second half. The top offensive performances for the Tigers belonged to Rayden Reibel and Dmari Bryant. RAYDEN REIBEL 268 YARDS 3 TDS 82.6 C% DMARI BRYANT 25 CAR 140 YARDS 2 TDS Bryant has been a workhorse on the ground, with the game against Verrado being his lowest rushing tally of the year, currently averaging

Game recap for Maricopa vs. Casa Grande

In their season opener, the Basha Bears defeated the Brophy Prep Broncos in dominant fashion, winning 42-6. The Bears offense marched up and down the field, seemingly at will. Led by a strong running game by Josh Gaines and Noah Roberts. Gaines had 2 touchdowns in the contest, one being a 58-yard run. Noah Roberts: 7 CAR, 73 YARDS, 10.4 AVG, 1 TD Josh Gaines: 13 CAR, 128 YARDS, 9.8 AVG, 2 TD The Basha defense also showed significant strength against the Brophy Broncos. The B

With all of the drastic realignment and changes the AIA has implemented, we will have a completely new landscape in 2025 for Arizona high...