Three marquee games and a few must-win situations from Southern Arizona.
St. Mary's uses a lot of players on both sides of the ball, and has found success while doing it.
Football
Focus on East Valley and Northeast Valley schools
Seniors Ethan Moller and Bralen Trice have been friends since eighth grade. This unique friendship involves much more than the pair's play on the football field as it is deeply rooted in the duo's love for cartoons and basketball.
Last season the Tanque Verde Hawks ran for 2,097 yards. In their matchup against Arizona College Prep on September 21, they ran for 575 yards.
Ty Siffermann is a three-year varsity wide receiver and middle infielder in football and baseball. He, his football coach, and athletic director talk about what it means to play at Basha, and what he has brought to his team and the school.
The National Quarterback Club released the Mid-Season Watch List that identifies 28 high school quarterbacks as candidates for the National Quarterback of the Year Award.
3A North, 2A North football roundup
Westwood uses big second half to beat Mesa on Friday night.
The Padres continue to struggle as they are overpowered by Saguaro, 42-7, on Friday night.
Brasch and Owen connected on three touchdown passes in Higley's comeback victory against the Coyotes.
Skyline picked up 342 rushing yards in its 51-7 victory.
Junior Jack Miller threw for six scores, including four to Tommy Christakos in a narrow 40-37 victory over Sandra Day O'Connor.
Mountain Lions pull away from 14-all tie at intermission
Jayson Petty accounted for four touchdowns in the first half as Sabino High School defeated Tanque Verde 50-7.
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