Preparation has never been a problem for Desert Vista's football team  this season. It's a strength coach Dan Hinds mentions time and time again.

Preparation was present again Saturday and so was the execution. But execution this day wasn't against an ordinary team. It was three-time defending champ Hamilton, with a 53-game, nation-best winning streak in tow.

Those streaks are history now as Desert Vista controlled the contest from start to finish and handed Hamilton a 45-19 defeat to win the Division I championship at University of Phoenix Stadium.

It was the second football title ever for Desert Vista, which last won in 1998 and opened in 1996. The Thunder improved to 13-1 and avenged their only loss of the season. Hamilton finished 13-1. The Huskies, known for their defense, gave up the most points in a game ever in school history. The old high was 41 back in 1999.

The win was stunning in part because of Hamilton's invincibility the last four seasons and by virtue of the Huskies bashing Desert Vista back in early October, 35-10. When a team-- Desert Vista in this case -- controls the line of scrimmage, the clock,  turns a turnover into points, never punts and  jumps out to a three-touchdown lead, even team's with flawless credentials are vulnerable.

"Our coaches put together a great game plan," Hinds said. "We changed a few things from the first time. They  tried to stack the box against our run. We were able move the ball well all game."

Desert Vista enjoyed a start that coaches dream of in any game and no lessthan a title game in putting Hamilton in a 21-0 hole.

The Thunder took the opening kickoff  (a 44-yard return by Ryan Wagner set up the opening possessiion and they methodicallymarched  51 yards in nine plays. Running back Jarek Hilgers had the scoring honors from a yard ou for a 7-0 leadt.

Desert Vista's defense chimed in next with defensive back Matt Young picking off an underthrown pass by Hamilton's Blake Kemp. Young returned it 43 yards to make it 14-0 with 5:49 left in the first period.

Desert Vista added its third TD with 7:46 left in the half, taking its second possessionlate in then first period  84 yards in 15 plays and chewing up more than seven minutes of clock. Micheal Arredondo powered in from the 1 to boost the lead to 21-0.

Hamilton showed a little life with a little more than f ive minutees left in the first half, getting its only long scoring play of the game -- a 41-yard hookup between Kemp and wide out Justin Thymes. The 21-7 score was as close as Hamilton would get.

Desert Vista helped itself all game with third-down efficiency, particularly in the first half. The Thunder converted 5-of-7 third downs and were 1--for-1 on fourth down (their first touchdown). The Thunder also outgained Hamilton, 195-107, the first 24 minutes  and held a time of possession edge of almost 18-6.

"They outplayed us pure and simple," Hamilton coach Steve Belles said. "We couldn't stop them. You know your in bad shape when the other team doesn't have to punt. The better team won today."

Two-way Desert Vista standout Michael Arredondo led a solid, chain-moving ground game with 70 yards on 13 carries and two touchdowns. Each of the Thunder's four-headed monster in the rushing game scored a TD (Dominic Kereluk, Kaleb Germinaro and Higlers). Desert Vista rushed for 195 yards for the game.

"Our O-line is great," Arredondo said. "They are one of the strongest in the state. We didn't wory about the second half. We're a second-half team, and a good second-time team."

Desert Vista quarterback Hunter Rodriguez felt vindicated after a great effort in the title game. Hecompleted 13-of-23 passes for 177 yards. He didn't throw a touchdown pass and one interception in the red zone late in the first half. In the first meeting, he three three picks. Five of Rodrgiuez's completions came on third down and kept drives alive.

"Our plan today was to mix it up," Rodriguez said. "They were stacking the box and daring us to throw. I didn't play well the first time. This time we proved them wrong."

Hamilton got nice statistical games from Kemp and wide out Kendyl Taylor. Kemp through three TD passes and finished with 267 yards. Almost half of that game in the final period when the game was out of reach. Taylor caught 11 passes for 123 yards and two TDs. He was injured on his final catch (TD) late in the final period.