Q Washington rushed for almost 100 yards with two TDs but Sabino came away with the win. (Andy Morales/AllSportsTucson.com)
With over 1,000 yards of combined offense, No. 6 Sabino and No. 13 Empire came through with plenty of fireworks Friday night but the Sabercats scored early and often to take the win and the automatic playoff berth that came with it.
By the time the smoke cleared, Alex Bell threw for 406 yards and eight touchdowns to lead the Sabercats past Empire 69-27 but, as expected, it was a night where almost everyone filled the stat sheet…..
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Sabino first-year coach Ryan McBrayer will be one of over 100 coaches watching the bracket show Saturday morning. (Andy Morales/AllSportsTucson.com)
TUCSON TOP TWENTY
1: Cienega (10-0)
2: Salpointe (9-1)
3: Marana (8-2)
4: Mountain View (7-3)
5: Ironwood Ridge (7-3)
6: Pusch Ridge (10-0)
7: Sabino (8-2)
8: Pueblo (8-2)
9: Walden Grove (7-3)
10: Catalina Foothills (6-4)
11: Empire (6-4)
12: Buena (5-5)
13: Canyon del Oro (4-6)
14: Tucson (4-6)
15: Sahuaro (4-6)
16: Santa Cruz (9-0)
17: Flowing Wells (3-7)
18: Sahuarita (4-6)
19: Catalina (5-5)
20: Cholla (4-6)
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Andy Morales was recognized by the AIA as the top high school reporter in 2014 and he was awarded the Ray McNally Award in 2017 and he has been a youth, high school and college coach for over 30 years. His own children have won multiple state high school championships and were named to all-state teams. Competing in hockey, basketball, baseball and track & field in high school, his unique perspective can only be found here and on AZPreps365.com. Andy was named a Local Hero by the Tucson Weekly for 2016. Contact Andy Morales at AMoralesMyTucson@yahoo.com
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