Football: Southern Arizona playoff picture is still cloudy for several teams

October 22, 2019 by Andy Morales, AZPreps365


Mountain View Marana is one of several Southern Arizona teams trying to keep a playoff spot. (Andy Morales/AZPreps365.com)

FRIDAY, OCT. 25

 

6A CONFERENCE

 

No. 1 Chandler (8-0) at No. 26 Tucson (3-5)

This contest could cost the Wolves the top spot in the Open Division.

 

5A CONFERENCE

 

No. 27 Nogales (4-4) at No. 10 Cienega (6-2)

The Bobcats are going for a first-round playoff game at home but few power points here.

 

No. 11 Ironwood Ridge (5-3) at No. 13 Buena (6-2)

The winner solidifies a higher playoff spot.

 

No. 21 Desert View (5-3) at No. 18 Mountain View (4-4)

This is for the 5A Sonoran title but could decide the last at-large spot depending on how many 5A teams get pulled into the Open Division.

 

No. 35 Marana (0-8) at No. 29 Sunnyside (2-6)

No. 31 Rincon/UHS (4-4) at No. 41 Empire (1-7)

No. 32 Cholla (2-6) at No. 36 Flowing Wells (1-7)

 

4A CONFERENCE

 

No. 1 Salpointe (7-0) at No. 25 Catalina Foothills (3-5)

Bijan Robinson is chasing a couple more records: 214 from moving past Brandon Long in the Career Rushing List and seven TDs away from taking over first place in the Career TD List over Casey Jahn.

 

No. 46 Vista Grande (0-8) at No. 3 Canyon del Oro (7-1)

This game could cost the Dorados the top seed in the 4A playoffs.

 

No. 17 Casa Grande (5-3) at No. 4 Sahuaro (6-2)

The Cougars could take over the top spot based on power points.

 

No. 26 Amphitheater (5-3) at No. 6 Walden Grove (7-1)

The Red Wolves are in uncharted territory.

 

No. 16 Pueblo (6-3) at No. 34 Rio Rico (3-5)

The Warriors need to focus to stay in the playoffs.

 

No. 38 Palo Verde (3-5) at No. 40 Douglas (2-6)

 

3A CONFERENCE

 

No. 8 Sabino (6-2) at No. 25 Sahuarita (4-4)

The Sabercats continue to flirt with a home game and need to focus with Safford next week.

 

No. 17 Pusch Ridge (4-4) at No. 12 Safford (6-2)

Basically a playoff game for the Lions.

 

No. 37 Tanque Verde (0-8) at No. 39 Catalina (0-8)

 

2A CONFERENCE

 

No. 9 Benson (6-2) at No. 8 St. Johns (6-2)

Another top ten game for Benson.

 

No. 29 Santa Rita (3-5) at No. 11 Bisbee (6-2)

Not too many power points for Bisbee in this game.

 

No. 32 Tombstone (2-6) at No. 17 Willcox (4-4)

The Cowboys should consider this a playoff game.

 

No. 20 Miami (5-3) at No. 25 San Manuel (3-5)

 

1A CONFERENCE PLAYOFFS

 

No. 12 St. David (5-3) at No. 5 Hayden (6-2)

The Tigers make the playoffs a year after no teams from Southern Arizona qualified.

 

BYE WEEK

No. 3 Santa Cruz (7-2)