NOTE: With the AIA officially releasing the 2024 football schedules recently, AllSportsTucson.com will take a look at the schedules of each region 1A-6A in Southern Arizona in a series of posts. Click on the conference to access the stories in the series.
1A South
2A San Pedro
3A South
4A Gila
4A Kino
5A Sonoran
5A Southern
6A Central (this post)
6A CENTRAL SCHEDULING NOTES
— After more than 30 years of coaching experience in Tucson, including two seasons as the head coach at Rincon/University in 2007 and 2008, Pat Ryden is now leading of one of the highest profile programs in the state — Salpointe Catholic.
— Ryden, 53, was defensive coordinator at Salpointe since the 2019 season under Eric Rogers, who previously was on the same staff as Ryden at Pima Community College. Rogers was 35-12 in his four seasons with the Lancers. Salpointe went to the 5A state championship game in 2021 under Rogers, who was hired in 2019 after Dennis Bene resigned. Rogers resigned last December after he and the school mutually decided to part ways. Rogers is now an assistant at Chandler Basha, where his son Jake is a sophomore quarterback.
— Salpointe’s schedule is challenging but that is to be expected for Tucson’s perenially strong program. It starts out difficult with a game at Marana, which should compete for a 5A state championship this year. The Lancers’ 27-game winning streak against Southern Arizona teams dating to 2017 will be on the line. Mission Hills (Calif.) Bishop Alemany then visits. It was 1-9 last year including a 52-21 loss at home to Salpointe. But that program won eight games in a season three years ago and 10 games five years ago. A difficult game at Peoria Centennial on Sept. 19 begins a stretch of three consecutive games on the road with region opponents Phoenix Desert Vista and Tempe Corono del Sol following. Centennial, which played in the Open Division championship game last year, features former Sabino receiver Shamar Berryhill and his brother Romeo. The Berryhills moved to the Phoenix area earlier this year.
— Salpointe plays three of its last four games at home against Peoria Liberty, Scottsdale Saguaro and region foe Phoenix Brophy Prep — schools that combined for a record of 31-9 last year with Liberty winning the Open Division title and Saguaro capturing the 6A title a week after topping the Lancers in the semifinals at Ed Doherty Stadium. Brophy lost in the other 6A semifinal game against Mesa Red Mountain. A region game at Phoenix Mountain Pointe is in the middle of this stretch.
— Saguaro coach Darius Kelly (Buena/Pima CC grad), offensive coordinator BJ Denker (former Arizona QB) and wide receiver coach Terrence Miller (another former Wildcat) will have a homecoming in Tucson on Nov. 1 at Ed Doherty Stadium.
SALPOINTE (7-5)
Head coach: Pat Ryden (15-8, second year at Salpointe; 21-22, fourth year overall)Lancers compete in the 6A Southern. *Region game. +Playoff game.
| Date | Opponent | W/L | Sal | Opp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/29 | Marana | W | 20 | 18 |
| 9/5 | at Tucson | W | 30 | 17 |
| 9/12 | Saguaro | W | 34 | 31 |
| 9/19 | at Red Mountain | L | 0 | 36 |
| 9/26 | at ALA-Queen Creek | W | 21 | 17 |
| 10/3 | Mesa* | L | 14 | 23 |
| 10/17 | at Basha* | L | 7 | 58 |
| 10/24 | Westwood* | W | 34 | 30 |
| 10/31 | Perry* | L | 7 | 21 |
| 11/7 | at Pinnacle | L | 21 | 28 |
| 11/14 | at Queen Creek+ | W | 23 | 8 |
| 11/21 | at Pinnacle+ | W | 10 | 7 |
| 11/28 | at Casteel+ |
2024 SOUTHERN ARIZONA COACHING CHANGES
| School | Class | Former coach | New coach |
| Benson | 2A | Dustin Cluff | Chris Rasmussen |
| Bisbee | 2A | Shawn Holley | Carlos Lopez |
| Canyon del Oro | 4A | Dustin Peace | Scott McKee |
| Catalina | 2A | Greg McKinstry III | Andy Fetsis |
| Catalina Foothills | 4A | Daniel Sainz | Greg McKinstry III |
| Cholla | 4A | Virgil Henderson | Paul Tripp |
| Desert Christian | 1A | (New program) | Jason McKibben |
| Morenci | 3A | Rishard Davis | Frankie Gonzalez |
| Pueblo | 4A | Jake Allen | Sly Lewis |
| Rincon/University | 4A | Khyree Copeland | Johnny Chan |
| Rio Rico | 4A | Jeff Scurran | Carlos Duran |
| Sahuarita | 4A | Jake Price | Jake Allen |
| Salpointe | 6A | Eric Rogers | Pat Ryden |
| Willcox | 2A | Eric Hjalmarson | Jeston Lotts |
5A SOUTHERN
Continuing our look at 2024 Southern Arizona high school football schedules with the 5A Southern, which includes Marana and its arduous schedule. At least the Tigers and coach Phillip Steward play games against Salpointe, defending 5A champ Higley and rival Mountain View at home.… pic.twitter.com/fH3WwY0DuV
— Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) July 3, 2024
BUENA (2-0)
Head coach: Joe Thomas (49-50, 11th year at Buena; 60-69, 14th year overall)Colts compete in the 5A Sonoran. *Region game. Games at 7 p.m.
| Date | Opponent | W/L | Bue | Opp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/29 | at Cienega | W | 38 | 31 |
| 9/5 | at Skyline | W | 52 | 20 |
| 9/12 | ALA-Gilbert North | -- | -- | -- |
| 9/19 | Tucson* | -- | -- | -- |
| 9/26 | at Marana* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/3 | Mesa Mtn View | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/10 | Vista Grande* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/17 | at Casa Grande* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/24 | CDO* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/31 | at Ironwood Ridge* | -- | -- | -- |
CASA GRANDE (1-1)
Head coach: Mark Luna (18-16, fourth year at Casa Grande and overall)Cougars compete in the 5A Sonoran. *Region game. Games at 7 p.m.
| Date | Opponent | W/L | CG | Opp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/29 | at ALA-Gilbert North | L | 28 | 30 |
| 9/5 | North | W | 56 | 13 |
| 9/11 | at Maricopa | -- | -- | -- |
| 9/19 | Ironwood Ridge* | -- | -- | -- |
| 9/26 | Central | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/3 | at Tucson* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/10 | at Marana* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/17 | Buena* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/24 | Vista Grande* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/31 | at CDO* | -- | -- | -- |
CIENEGA (0-2)
Head coach: Justin Argraves (23-22, fifth year at Cienega; 79-72, 16th year overall)Bobcats compete in the 5A Southern. *Region game. Games at 7 p.m.
| Date | Opponent | W/L | Cie | Opp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/29 | Buena | L | 31 | 38 |
| 9/5 | Desert Edge | L | 0 | 26 |
| 9/12 | at Ironwood Ridge | -- | -- | -- |
| 9/19 | Nogales* | -- | -- | -- |
| 9/26 | at Mountain View* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/3 | at Desert Ridge | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/10 | Sunnyside* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/17 | at Flowing Wells* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/24 | Desert View* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/31 | at Maricopa* | -- | -- | -- |
DESERT VIEW (11-0)
Head coach: Robert Bonillas (62-73, 14th year at Desert View; 68-87, 16th year overall)Jaguars compete in the 5A Southern. *Region game. +Playoff game
| Date | Opponent | W/L | DV | Opp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/29 | at Sunrise Mountain | W | 38 | 15 |
| 9/5 | at Sahuaro | W | 45 | 7 |
| 9/12 | Camelback | W | 38 | 15 |
| 9/19 | at Mountain View* | W | 54 | 26 |
| 9/26 | Maricopa* | W | 37 | 0 |
| 10/3 | Sunnyside* | W | 35 | 14 |
| 10/10 | Nogales* | W | 57 | 0 |
| 10/17 | at CDO | W | 48 | 7 |
| 10/24 | at Cienega* | W | 70 | 35 |
| 10/31 | Flowing Wells* | W | 41 | 23 |
| 11/14 | Mountain Pointe+ | W | 37 | 21 |
| 11/21 | Canyon View+ |
MARANA (10-1)
Head coach: Phillip Steward (42-12, fifth year at Marana and overall)Tigers compete in the 5A Sonoran. *Region game. +Playoff games.
| Date | Opponent | W/L | Mar | Opp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/29 | at Salpointe | L | 18 | 20 |
| 9/5 | Canyon View | W | 42 | 29 |
| 9/12 | at Yuma Catholic | W | 47 | 14 |
| 9/19 | CDO* | W | 24 | 3 |
| 9/26 | Buena* | W | 52 | 25 |
| 10/3 | at Ironwood Ridge* | W | 49 | 0 |
| 10/10 | Casa Grande* | W | 51 | 27 |
| 10/17 | Tucson* | W | 17 | 9 |
| 10/24 | at Mountain View | W | 48 | 20 |
| 10/31 | at Vista Grande* | W | 47 | 0 |
| 11/14 | Yuma Catholic+ | W | 34 | 27 |
| 11/21 | Horizon+ |
SUNNYSIDE (2-0)
Head coach: Thomas Romack (17-15, fourth year at Sunnyside and overall)Blue Devils compete in the 5A Southern. *Region game. Games at 7 p.m.
| Date | Opponent | W/L | SS | Opp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/29 | at Vista Grande | W | 27 | 16 |
| 9/5 | Pueblo | W | 40 | 12 |
| 9/12 | Campo Verde | -- | -- | -- |
| 9/19 | Mica Mountain | -- | -- | -- |
| 9/25 | at Nogales* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/3 | at Desert View* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/10 | at Cienega* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/17 | Maricopa* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/24 | at Flowing Wells* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/30 | Mountain View* | -- | -- | -- |
5A SONORAN
Continuing our look of the 2024 Southern Arizona high school football schedules with the 5A Sonoran region that includes Tucson High working toward building off a four-game winning streak to finish last season under new coach Zachary Neveleff: https://t.co/kg6ZBaHJhf
— Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) July 1, 2024
FLOWING WELLS (2-0)
Head coach: Brian Hook (13-19, fourth year at Flowing Wells and overall)Caballeros compete in the 5A Southern. *Region game. Games at 7 p.m.
| Date | Opponent | W/L | FW | Opp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/29 | Douglas | W | 56 | 10 |
| 9/5 | at Amphi | W | 56 | 0 |
| 9/12 | at North | -- | -- | -- |
| 9/19 | Maricopa* | -- | -- | -- |
| 9/26 | Carl Hayden | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/3 | at Nogales* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/10 | at Mountain View* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/17 | Cienega* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/24 | Sunnyside* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/31 | at Desert View* | -- | -- | -- |
IRONWOOD RIDGE (0-2)
Head coach: Dale Stott (17-17, fourth year at Ironwood Ridge and overall in high school)Nighthawks compete in the 5A Sonoran. *Region game. Games at 7 p.m.
| Date | Opponent | W/L | IR | Opp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/28 | at Catalina Foothills | L | 17 | 21 |
| 9/5 | at Campo Verde | L | 6 | 36 |
| 9/12 | Cienega | -- | -- | -- |
| 9/19 | at Casa Grande* | -- | -- | -- |
| 9/26 | CDO* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/3 | Marana* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/10 | Desert Mountain | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/17 | at Vista Grande* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/24 | at Tucson* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/31 | Buena* | -- | -- | -- |
MOUNTAIN VIEW (4-3, 2-2)
Head coach: Matt Johnson (29-32, seventh year at Mountain View; 142-93, 22nd year overall)Mountain Lions compete in the 5A Southern. *Region game. Games at 7 p.m.
| Date | Opponent | W/L | MV | Opp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/29 | at Tucson | W, OT | 21 | 20 |
| 9/5 | at Trevor Browne | W | 36 | 0 |
| 9/11 | at Desert Mountain | L | 0 | 42 |
| 9/19 | Desert View* | L | 26 | 54 |
| 9/26 | Cienega* | W | 27 | 6 |
| 10/3 | at Maricopa* | L | 6 | 17 |
| 10/10 | Flowing Wells* | W | 47 | 14 |
| 10/17 | Nogales* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/24 | Marana | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/30 | at Sunnyside* | -- | -- | -- |
NOGALES (2-0)
Head coach: Warren Smith (2-0, first year at Nogales; 2-5, second year overall)Apaches compete in the 5A Southern. *Region game. Games at 7 p.m.
| Date | Opponent | W/L | Nog | Opp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/29 | Amphi | W | 29 | 6 |
| 9/5 | at Rio Rico | W | 38 | 18 |
| 9/12 | Sahuarita | -- | -- | -- |
| 9/19 | at Cienega* | -- | -- | -- |
| 9/25 | Sunnyside* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/3 | Flowing Wells* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/10 | at Desert View* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/17 | at Mountain View* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/24 | Maricopa* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/31 | at Desert Vista | -- | -- | -- |
TUCSON (0-2)
Head coach: Zachary Neveleff (14-10, third year at Tucson and overall)Badgers compete in the 5A Sonoran. *Region game. Games at 7 p.m.
| Date | Opponent | W/L | THS | Opp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/29 | Mountain View | L, OT | 20 | 21 |
| 9/5 | Salpointe | L | 17 | 30 |
| 9/12 | at Walden Grove | -- | -- | -- |
| 9/19 | at Buena* | -- | -- | -- |
| 9/26 | at Vista Grande* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/3 | Casa Grande* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/10 | CDO* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/17 | at Marana* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/24 | Ironwood Ridge* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/30 | at Cactus Shadows | -- | -- | -- |
4K KINO
Continuing to delve into 2024 Southern Arizona HS football schedules with a look at the 4A Kino, which has experienced coaches Pat Nugent (22nd year as head coach) of Mica Mountain, Scott McKee (19th) of CDO and Corey Noble (eighth) of Walden Grove. https://t.co/b9YdfJb0Kz
— Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) June 25, 2024
CANYON DEL ORO (1-1)
Head coach: Scott McKee (7-6, second year at CDO; 90-108, 20th year overall)Dorados compete in the 5A Sonoran. *Region game. Games at 7 p.m.
| Date | Opponent | W/L | CDO | Opp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/29 | at Trevor Browne | W | 49 | 0 |
| 9/5 | Mica Mountain | L | 7 | 37 |
| 9/11 | South Mountain | -- | -- | -- |
| 9/19 | at Marana* | -- | -- | -- |
| 9/26 | at Ironwood Ridge* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/3 | Vista Grande* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/10 | at Tucson* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/17 | Desert View | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/24 | at Buena* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/31 | Casa Grande* | -- | -- | -- |
CATALINA FOOTHILLS (2-0)
Head coach: Daniel Sainz (18-14, fourth year at Catalina Foothills and overall)Falcons compete in the 4A Kino. *Region game. Games at 7 p.m.
| Date | Opponent | W/L | CF | Opp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/28 | Ironwood Ridge | W | 21 | 17 |
| 9/5 | North Canyon | W | 45 | 6 |
| 9/11 | at Pusch Ridge | -- | -- | -- |
| 9/19 | at Snowflake | -- | -- | -- |
| 9/26 | at Pueblo | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/3 | Amphi* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/10 | at Sahuaro* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/17 | Walden Grove* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/24 | at Mica Mountain* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/30 | Douglas* | -- | -- | -- |
MICA MOUNTAIN (11-2)
Head coach: Jay Campos (11-2, first year at Mica Mountain; 144-37, 15th year overall)Thunderbolts compete in the 4A Kino. *Region game. +Playoff game. %ASU's Mountain America Stadium.
| Date | Opponent | W/L | MM | Opp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/28 | Poston Butte | W | 41 | 8 |
| 9/5 | at CDO | W | 37 | 7 |
| 9/12 | at ALA-West Foothills | L | 14 | 21 |
| 9/19 | at Sunnyside | L | 10 | 14 |
| 9/26 | Sahuarita | W | 31 | 0 |
| 10/3 | Douglas* | W | 40 | 0 |
| 10/10 | at Walden Grove* | W | 20 | 14 |
| 10/17 | Amphi* | W | 43 | 0 |
| 10/24 | Catalina Foothills* | W | 56 | 6 |
| 10/31 | at Sahuaro* | W | 21 | 0 |
| 11/14 | Lake Havasu+ | W | 35 | 0 |
| 11/21 | at Snowflake+ | W | 21 | 14 |
| 11/28 | at Gila Ridge+ | W | 31 | 3 |
| 12/5 | Arcadia+& |
PUEBLO (0-2)
Head coach: Sly Lewis (2-10, second year at Pueblo and overall)Warriors compete in the 4A Gila. *Region game. Games at 7 p.m.
| Date | Opponent | W/L | Pue | Opp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/29 | at Youngker | L | 28 | 39 |
| 9/5 | at Sunnyside | L | 12 | 40 |
| 9/12 | at Douglas | -- | -- | -- |
| 9/19 | Copper Canyon | -- | -- | -- |
| 9/26 | Catalina Foothills | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/3 | at Rincon/UHS* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/10 | at Cholla* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/17 | Rio Rico* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/24 | Sahuarita* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/31 | Empire* | -- | -- | -- |
SAHUARO (1-1)
Head coach: Al Alexander (13-19, fourth year at Sahuaro and overall)Cougars compete in the 4A Kino. *Region game. Games at 7 p.m.
| Date | Opponent | W/L | Sah | Opp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/29 | at Empire | W | 41 | 3 |
| 9/5 | Desert View | L | 7 | 45 |
| 9/12 | Peoria | -- | -- | -- |
| 9/19 | at Sahuarita | -- | -- | -- |
| 9/26 | Sabino | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/3 | at Walden Grove* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/10 | Catalina Foothills* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/17 | at Douglas* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/24 | at Amphi* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/31 | Mica Mountain* | -- | -- | -- |
WALDEN GROVE (1-1)
Head coach: Corey Noble (56-28, ninth year at Walden Grove and overall)Red Wolves compete in the 4A Kino. *Region games. Games at 7 p.m.
| Date | Opponent | W/L | WG | Opp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/28 | Sahuarita | W | 36 | 10 |
| 9/4 | at Eastmark | L | 13 | 16 |
| 9/12 | Tucson | -- | -- | -- |
| 9/19 | at Vista Grande | -- | -- | -- |
| 9/26 | at Empire | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/3 | Sahuaro* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/10 | Mica Mountain* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/17 | at Catalina Foothills* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/24 | at Douglas* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/31 | Amphi* | -- | -- | -- |
4A GILA
Continuing our look at the 2024 Southern Arizona high school football schedules with the 4A Gila, with dean of coaches in the region Jorge Mendivil (11th year at Amphi and 23rd year overall as a head coach): https://t.co/wRFuagXIuL
— Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) June 14, 2024
AMPHI (0-2)
Head coach: Stanley Richardson (0-2, first year at Amphi; 6-27, fourth year overall)Panthers compete in the 4A Kino. *Region game. Games at 7 p.m.
| Date | Opponent | W/L | Amp | Opp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/29 | at Nogales | L | 6 | 29 |
| 9/5 | Flowing Wells | L | 0 | 56 |
| 9/12 | at Somerton | -- | -- | -- |
| 9/19 | Rio Rico | -- | -- | -- |
| 9/26 | Cholla | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/3 | at Catalina Foothills* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/10 | Douglas* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/17 | at Mica Mountain* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/24 | Sahuaro* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/31 | at Walden Grove* | -- | -- | -- |
CHOLLA (2-0)
Head coach: Roland Youngling (2-0, first year at Cholla and overall)Chargers compete in the 4A Gila. *Region game. Games at 7 p.m.
| Date | Opponent | W/L | Cho | Opp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/29 | at Yuma | W | 21 | 6 |
| 9/5 | Maryvale | W | 26 | 18 |
| 9/12 | Combs | -- | -- | -- |
| 9/19 | Kofa | -- | -- | -- |
| 9/26 | at Amphi | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/3 | at Empire* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/10 | Pueblo* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/17 | at Rincon/UHS* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/24 | Rio Rico* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/31 | at Sahuarita* | -- | -- | -- |
DOUGLAS (1-1)
Head coach: Hunter Long (21-30, seventh year at Douglas and overall)Bulldogs compete in the 4A Kino. *Region game. Games at 7 p.m.
| Date | Opponent | W/L | Dou | Opp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/29 | at Flowing Wells | L | 10 | 56 |
| 9/5 | Bisbee | W | 25 | 0 |
| 9/12 | Pueblo | -- | -- | -- |
| 9/19 | at Empire | -- | -- | -- |
| 9/26 | Rincon/UHS | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/3 | at Mica Mountain* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/10 | at Amphi* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/17 | Sahuaro* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/24 | Walden Grove* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/30 | at Catalina Foothills* | -- | -- | -- |
EMPIRE (0-2)
Head coach: George Kelly (21-33, seventh season at Empire and overall)Ravens compete in the 4A Gila. *Region game. Games are at 7 p.m.
| Date | Opponent | W/L | Emp | Opp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/29 | Sahuaro | L | 3 | 41 |
| 9/5 | at Maricopa | L | 7 | 35 |
| 9/12 | at St. Mary's | -- | -- | -- |
| 9/19 | Douglas | -- | -- | -- |
| 9/26 | Walden Grove | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/3 | Cholla* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/10 | at Rio Rico* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/17 | Sahuarita* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/24 | at Rincon/UHS* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/31 | at Pueblo* | -- | -- | -- |
RINCON/UNIVERSITY (0-2)
Head coach: Johnny Chan (2-10, second year at Rincon/University and overall)Rangers compete in the 4A Gila. *Region game. Games at 7 p.m.
| Date | Opponent | W/L | Rin | Opp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/29 | Cibola | L | 6 | 42 |
| 9/5 | Combs | L | 0 | 52 |
| 9/12 | Palo Verde | -- | -- | -- |
| 9/19 | at Somerton | -- | -- | -- |
| 9/26 | at Douglas | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/3 | Pueblo* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/10 | at Sahuarita* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/17 | Cholla* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/24 | Empire* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/31 | at Rio Rico* | -- | -- | -- |
RIO RICO (0-2)
Head coach: Dominik Bonilla (0-2, first year at Rio Rico; 21-22, fifth year overall)Hawks compete in the 4A Gila. *Region game. Games at 7 p.m.
| Date | Opponent | W/L | RR | Opp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/29 | at Combs | L | 0 | 56 |
| 9/5 | Nogales | L | 18 | 38 |
| 9/12 | at Sierra Linda | -- | -- | -- |
| 9/19 | at Amphi | -- | -- | -- |
| 9/26 | North Canyon | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/3 | at Sahuarita* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/10 | Empire* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/17 | at Pueblo* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/24 | at Cholla* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/31 | Rincon/UHS* | -- | -- | -- |
SAHUARITA (0-2)
Head coach: Jake Allen (7-5, second year at Sahuarita, 22-20, sixth year overall).Mustangs compete in the 4A Gila. *Region game. Games at 7 p.m.
| Date | Opponent | W/L | Sah | Opp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/28 | at Walden Grove | L | 10 | 36 |
| 9/5 | Desert Sunrise | L | 38 | 40 |
| 9/12 | at Nogales | -- | -- | -- |
| 9/19 | Sahuaro | -- | -- | -- |
| 9/26 | at Mica Mountain | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/3 | Rio Rico* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/10 | Rincon/UHS* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/17 | at Empire* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/24 | at Pueblo* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/31 | Cholla* | -- | -- | -- |
3A SOUTH
Defending 3A state champion Sabino as well as their 3A South counterparts face some daunting schedules in 2024. Continuing our look at the 2024 Southern Arizona high school football schedules with the 3A South: https://t.co/FzvfVzKy0q
— Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) June 12, 2024
MORENCI
Head coach: Frankie Gonzalez (first year at Morenci and overall).Wildcats compete in the 3A South. *Region game. Games at 7 p.m.
| Date | Opponent | W/L | Ovr | Reg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/23 | ALA - Ironwood | -- | -- | -- |
| 8/30 | Round Valley | -- | -- | -- |
| 9/6 | Benson | -- | -- | -- |
| 9/13 | Pima | -- | -- | -- |
| 9/20 | at Blue Ridge | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/4 | at Safford* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/11 | Pusch Ridge* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/18 | at Fountain Hills | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/25 | at Sabino* | -- | -- | -- |
| 11/1 | Thatcher* | -- | -- | -- |
PUSCH RIDGE (10-2)
Head coach: Kent Middleton (57-14, sixth year at Pusch Ridge and overall)Lions compete in the 3A East. *Region game. +Playoff game
&-at Mesa Westwood
| Date | Opponent | W/L | PR | Opp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/23 | San Tan Foothills* | W | 53 | 10 |
| 8/29 | at ALA-Ironwood | W | 41 | 14 |
| 9/5 | at Crismon | W | 28 | 27 |
| 9/11 | Catalina Foothills | W | 35 | 0 |
| 9/19 | Florence* | W | 39 | 27 |
| 9/26 | at Thatcher* | L | 14 | 28 |
| 10/3 | at Sabino* | W | 27 | 8 |
| 10/10 | Coolidge* | W | 45 | 6 |
| 10/17 | at Safford* | W | 48 | 0 |
| 10/31 | Benjamin Franklin | L | 14 | 35 |
| 11/7 | Page+ | W | 42 | 14 |
| 11/14 | Florence+ | W | 51 | 38 |
| 11/22 | Benjamin Franklin+& |
SABINO (1-2)
Head coach: Ryan McBrayer (61-29, ninth year at Sabino and overall)Sabercats compete in the 3A East. *Region game. Games at 7 p.m.
| Date | Opponent | W/L | SHS | Opp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/22 | at Valley Christian | L | 14 | 18 |
| 8/29 | Gilbert Christian | L | 20 | 28 |
| 9/5 | Dysart | W | 38 | 24 |
| 9/12 | Coolidge* | -- | -- | -- |
| 9/18 | at San Tan Foothills* | -- | -- | -- |
| 9/26 | at Sahuaro | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/3 | Pusch Ridge* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/17 | at Florence* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/24 | at Thatcher* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/31 | Safford* | -- | -- | -- |
SAFFORD (0-3)
Head coach: Ishmael MacNeil (0-3, first year at Safford; 14-20, fourth year overall)Bulldogs compete in the 3A East. *Region game. Games at 7 p.m.
| Date | Opponent | W/L | Opp | SHS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/22 | at Morenci | L | 20 | 14 |
| 8/29 | Blue Ridge | L | 30 | 14 |
| 9/5 | Seton Catholic | L | 36 | 8 |
| 9/12 | at Winslow | -- | -- | -- |
| 9/18 | at Coolidge* | -- | -- | -- |
| 9/26 | San Tan Foothills* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/3 | at Thatcher* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/17 | Pusch Ridge* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/24 | Florence* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/31 | at Sabino* | -- | -- | -- |
THATCHER (2-1)
Head coach: Daniel Jones (45-18, sixth season at Thatcher and overall.)Eagles compete in the 3A East. *Region game. Games at 7 p.m.
| Date | Opponent | W/L | THS | Opp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/22 | ALA-Ironwood | W | 41 | 29 |
| 8/28 | at Apache Junction | W | 47 | 0 |
| 9/5 | at Benjamin Franklin | L | 12 | 27 |
| 9/12 | at Florence* | -- | -- | -- |
| 9/26 | Pusch Ridge* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/3 | Safford* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/10 | at San Tan Foothills* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/17 | Payson | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/24 | Sabino* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/31 | at Coolidge* | -- | -- | -- |
2A SAN PEDRO
A look at 2A San Pedro 2024 football schedules including background of new Catalina coach Andy Fetsis, long a successful football and tennis coach at Pusch Ridge. Coached son Christian and PRCA to 2015 3A state title and 2017 championship game: https://t.co/2YFONEKeWC
— Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) June 11, 2024
BENSON (2-1)
Head coach: Chris Rasmussen (7-6, second year at Benson and overall)Bobcats compete in the 2A South II. *Region game. Games at 7 p.m.
| Date | Opponent | W/L | Ben | Opp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/22 | at Bisbee | W | 34 | 0 |
| 8/29 | at Phoenix Christian | L | 14 | 49 |
| 9/5 | Tombstone | W | 61 | 14 |
| 9/12 | Tanque Verde | -- | -- | -- |
| 9/19 | Veritas Prep | -- | -- | -- |
| 9/26 | Morenci | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/3 | at Santa Cruz Valley* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/10 | Desert Christian* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/17 | at Willcox* | -- | -- | -- |
BISBEE (1-2)
Head coach: Carlos Lopez (11-4, second year at Bisbee and overall)Pumas compete in the 2A South I. *Region game. Games at 7 p.m.
| Date | Opponent | W/L | Opp | Bis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/22 | Benson | L | 34 | 0 |
| 8/29 | at Cortez | W | 20 | 26 |
| 9/5 | at Douglas | L | 25 | 0 |
| 9/12 | at Morenci | -- | -- | -- |
| 9/19 | Santa Rita* | -- | -- | -- |
| 9/26 | Chandler Prep | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/3 | at Tanque Verde* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/10 | Tombstone* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/17 | at Palo Verde* | -- | -- | -- |
CATALINA (2-0)
Head coach: Virgil Henderson (2-0, first year at Catalina; 19-44, eighth year overall)Trojans compete in the 2A Independent. *Region game. Games at 7 p.m.
| Date | Opponent | W/L | Cat | Opp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/22 | at Santa Rita | W | 36 | 6 |
| 9/5 | NFL Yet | W | 24 | 0 |
| 9/12 | at Desert Christian | -- | -- | -- |
| 9/19 | Lincoln Prep | -- | -- | -- |
| 9/26 | at St. John Paul II* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/3 | Palo Verde | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/10 | Coronado* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/17 | Globe | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/24 | at San Carlos* | -- | -- | -- |
PALO VERDE (1-2, 0-1)
Head coach: Jamal Chatman (9-24, fourth year at Palo Verde and overall)Titans compete in the 2A South I. *Region game. Games at 7 p.m.
| Date | Opponent | W/L | PV | Opp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/22 | Willcox | L | 0 | 49 |
| 8/29 | at ALA-Anthem South | W | 28 | 14 |
| 9/5 | at Tanque Verde* | L | 0 | 69 |
| 9/12 | at Rincon/UHS | -- | -- | -- |
| 9/19 | Coronado | -- | -- | -- |
| 9/26 | Tombstone* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/3 | at Catalina | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/10 | at Santa Rita* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/17 | Bisbee* | -- | -- | -- |
SANTA RITA (0-3)
Head coach: Douglas Smith (0-13, second year at Santa Rita and overall)Eagles are in the 2A South I. Games at 7 p.m.
| Date | Opponent | W/L | SR | Opp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/22 | Catalina | L | 6 | 36 |
| 8/29 | at Miami | L | 0 | 64 |
| 9/5 | Desert Christian | L | 0 | 64 |
| 9/11 | San Pasqual | -- | -- | -- |
| 9/19 | at Bisbee* | -- | -- | -- |
| 9/26 | Tanque Verde* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/3 | at Tombstone* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/10 | Palo Verde* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/17 | at San Carlos | -- | -- | -- |
TANQUE VERDE (11-2)
Head coach: Jeffrey Bollnow (26-9, third year at Tanque Verde and overall)Hawks compete in the 2A South I. *Region games. +Playoffs
&-at Tempe McClintock High School
| Date | Opponent | W/L | TV | Opp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/22 | Phoenix Christian | L | 7 | 47 |
| 8/29 | at Morenci | W | 24 | 16 |
| 9/5 | Palo Verde* | W | 69 | 0 |
| 9/12 | at Benson | L | 21 | 30 |
| 9/18 | at Trivium Prep | W | 38 | 0 |
| 9/26 | at Santa Rita* | W | 59 | 6 |
| 10/3 | Bisbee* | W | 62 | 8 |
| 10/10 | Highland Prep | W | 57 | 0 |
| 10/17 | at Tombstone* | W | 64 | 0 |
| 10/24 | Willcox* | W | 42 | 14 |
| 10/31 | Tonopah Valley+ | W | 43 | 6 |
| 11/7 | at Camp Verde+ | W | 39 | 15 |
| 11/14 | at Veritas Prep+ | W | 28 | 23 |
| 11/22 | vs. St. Johns+& |
TOMBSTONE (0-2)
Head coach: Jerry Rhoades (2-17, third year at Tombstone; 30-45, ninth year overall)Yellow Jackets of the 2A South I have decided to forfeit their season. *Region game.
| Date | Opponent | W/L | THS | Opp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/22 | at Miami | L | 7 | 28 |
| 8/29 | Pima | CCD | -- | -- |
| 9/5 | at Benson | L | 14 | 61 |
| 9/12 | Santa Cruz Valley | -- | -- | -- |
| 9/19 | at Willcox | -- | -- | -- |
| 9/26 | at Palo Verde* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/3 | Santa Rita* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/10 | at Bisbee* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/17 | Tanque Verde* | -- | -- | -- |
WILLCOX (10-2)
Head coach: Jeston Lotts (17-6, second year at Willcox; 78-46, 12th year overall).Cowboys compete in the 2A South II. *Region game. +Playoff games.
| Date | Opponent | W/L | Wil | Opp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/22 | at Palo Verde | W | 49 | 0 |
| 8/29 | at Arizona Lutheran | L | 0 | 19 |
| 9/5 | Morenci | W | 23 | 14 |
| 9/12 | at Pima | W | 7 | 0 |
| 9/19 | Tombstone | W | 49 | 0 |
| 9/26 | Scottsdale Prep | W | 48 | 14 |
| 10/3 | Desert Christian* | W | 58 | 0 |
| 10/10 | at Santa Cruz Valley* | W | 42 | 23 |
| 10/17 | Benson* | W | 26 | 17 |
| 10/24 | at Tanque Verde* | L | 14 | 42 |
| 11/7 | Trivium Prep+ | W | 55 | 6 |
| 11/14 | Benson+ | W | 26 | 6 |
| 11/22 | Scottsdale Christian& |
1A CONFERENCE
Beginning a series of posts looking at the 2024 Southern Arizona high school football schedules that were recently released by the AIA, starting with 1A that includes newcomer Desert Christian (competing as an independent in its first season): https://t.co/FM2J758fZ3
— Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) June 10, 2024
BABOQUIVARI (0-3, 0-2)
Head coach: Cody Garcia (6-15, third year at Baboquivari and overall)Warriors compete in the 1A South (8-man football). *Region game. Games at 7 p.m.
| Date | Opponent | W/L | Bab | Opp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/22 | at Fort Thomas* | L | 0 | 38 |
| 8/29 | St. David* | L | 0 | 59 |
| 9/6 | at Mohave Accelerated | L | 6 | 56 |
| 9/12 | Superior | -- | -- | -- |
| 9/19 | at Valley Union* | -- | -- | -- |
| 9/26 | at Duncan* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/3 | Desert Heights | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/17 | San Manuel |
DESERT CHRISTIAN (2-1)
Head coach: Bob Vance (2-1, first year at Desert Christian; 28-15, fifth year overall)Eagles compete in the 2A South II. Games at 7 p.m.
| Date | Opponent | W/L | DC | Opp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/22 | at ALA-Anthem South | W | 26 | 18 |
| 8/29 | H. Academy Laveen | L | 12 | 24 |
| 9/5 | at Santa Rita | W | 64 | 0 |
| 9/12 | Catalina | -- | -- | -- |
| 9/19 | San Carlos | -- | -- | -- |
| 9/26 | Madison Highland | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/3 | at Willcox* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/10 | at Benson* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/17 | Santa Cruz Valley* |
SAN MANUEL (1-2, 0-1)
Head coach: Ernest Ivy (33-25, seventh year at San Manuel and overall)Miners compete in the 1A East (8-man football). *Region game. Games at 7 p.m.
| Date | Opponent | W/L | SM | Opp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/22 | Valley Lutheran | W | 54 | 24 |
| 8/29 | Ray* | L | 26 | 28 |
| 9/5 | St. David | L | 6 | 63 |
| 9/12 | at Desert Heights | -- | -- | -- |
| 9/19 | Hayden* | -- | -- | -- |
| 9/26 | at Cicero Prep* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/3 | at Superior* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/10 | Duncan | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/17 | at Baboquivari | -- | -- | -- |
ST. DAVID (3-0, 2-0)
Head coach: Braden Davis (53-27, ninth year at St. David and overall)Tigers compete in the 1A South (8-man football). *Region game. Games at 7 p.m.
| Date | Opponent | W/L | StD | Opp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/22 | Valley Union* | W | 58 | 0 |
| 8/29 | at Baboquivari* | W | 59 | 0 |
| 9/5 | at San Manuel | W | 63 | 6 |
| 9/12 | Duncan* | -- | -- | -- |
| 9/19 | at Salome | -- | -- | -- |
| 9/26 | Superior | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/3 | Hayden | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/10 | at Fort Thomas* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/17 | at Bagdad | -- | -- | -- |
VALLEY UNION (2-1, 1-1)
Head coach: Skyler Hill (13-15, fourth year at Valley Union and overall)Blue Devils compete in the 1A South (8-man football). *Region game. Games at 7 p.m.
| Date | Opponent | W/L | VU | Opp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/22 | at St. David* | L | 0 | 58 |
| 8/29 | at Desert Heights | W | 36 | 16 |
| 9/5 | Duncan* | W | 52 | 6 |
| 9/12 | at Ray | -- | -- | -- |
| 9/19 | Baboquivari* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/3 | Fort Thomas* | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/10 | Mayer | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/17 | at Valley Lutheran | -- | -- | -- |
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