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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

By Diego Casillas—08 Nov 2025

The top-ranked Hamilton Huskies (#1) defended their spot with a statement 55–41 victory over the #4 Chandler Wolves on Friday night, reclaiming the Battle of Arizona Avenue title in front of a packed crowd. "From the field, as far as I can tell, the stands were full from both sides of the sideline." Offensive dominance from Hamilton Hamilton’s offense was nearly unstoppable, amassing over 640 total yards and maintaining control from start to finish. Sophomore quarterback Jax Sculley led an ef

By Leonardo Espino—05 Nov 2025

The Williams Field Black Hawks are dangerous. Sitting at 7–2 overall and 3–0 in their region, they’ve become one of the most well rounded teams in Arizona high school football this season. And with a crucial matchup against Brophy Prep coming this week, everyone slowly but surely realizing how dominant this team is. Quarterback Dominick Barjona has been amazing this season. With over 2,000 passing yards, Barjona has become one of the state’s most efficient and confident passers. He’s the type o

By Josh Gibson—02 Nov 2025

By Josh Gibson With Sharp Shooter Media | October 31, 2025 | Queen Creek, Arizona A Night of Redemption in Queen Creek The ALA Queen Creek Patriots have spent most of the 2025 season battling through adversity after a five game losing streak to open the year that tested the team’s resilience and identity. Those early weeks were filled with flashes of potential that too often unraveled due to penalties, turnovers, and missed opportunities. But since mid season, everything has changed. The Pat

By Jack FLETCHER—02 Nov 2025

Led by senior quarterback Laki Wallwork and a dynamic supporting cast, the Crusaders controlled the tempo from start to finish, answering every Paradise Honors push with precision execution and explosive plays. Early Game Momentum (1st Half Breakdown) Northwest Christian came out firing behind Laki Wallwork, who displayed veteran poise both through the air and on the ground. The senior quarterback threw for 268 yards and three touchdowns while also adding 94 rushing yards and two more score