The rivalry includes only five games since Walden Grove opened its doors in 2012. They did not play from 2016 through 2021 because of an incident in stands involving fans in the 2015 game. Walden Grove trails in the series 3-2 but has won the last two games in 2022 and last season.
PLAYER AND COACH INTERVIEWS
.@FB_RedWolves coach Corey Noble is entering his 10th season as head coach at Walden Grove. He is one of the most successful local coaches at 62 career victories. The Red Wolves will open the season at rival Sahuarita on Friday. pic.twitter.com/PMXpLRMmgj
— Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) August 24, 2026
.@sahuarita_fb coach @Coach_J_Allen is entering his seventh year as a head coach, third at Sahuarita. He has turned around a struggling program at Sahuarita into one that has won 12 games the last two years. He will lead the Mustangs in a huge rivalry game at home Friday night… pic.twitter.com/iWmxFr0UgF
— Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) August 24, 2026
.@sahuarita_fb senior right tackle Brandon Carroll will be a four-year letterman on the line for the Mustangs. Tremendous size at 6-5 and 300 to go with his leadership skills. He will command respect. pic.twitter.com/DB1dRZWfKk
— Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) August 24, 2026
.@sahuarita_fb senior wide receiver/cornerback JJ Riley figures to have a much more prominent role on offense after two of the top Mustang receivers graduated. He totaled 32 tackles and had two interceptions as a cornerback. pic.twitter.com/OvUv1hXX26
— Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) August 24, 2026
.@sahuarita_fb senior slot receiver/linebacker Sergio Burgos Jr. had 263 receiving yards, averaging 29.2 receiving yards per game, last season. He was Sahuarita’s No. 1 receiver in yards per game. Also a threat defensively with 58 tackles, including 3.5 sacks. Burgos was a 4A… pic.twitter.com/1ITuuAmgOg
— Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) August 24, 2026
.@FB_RedWolves lineman @AjSlape (5-11, 285) is one of coach Corey Noble’s veterans who will bring leadership on and off the field as the Red Wolves try to capture the 4A Kino crown and go deep in the playoffs. pic.twitter.com/ppJ3hul57s
— Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) August 24, 2026
.@FB_RedWolves senior cornerback @JordanDobson520 is entering his fourth year at the varsity level. He is coming off a breakout season last year with four interceptions and 54 tackles, including 5.5 for loss. He also tallied 13 passes broken up. pic.twitter.com/xH6wTsl0YR
— Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) August 24, 2026
.@VandalFootball commit Matthew Avelar (@Matt_Avelar2) transferred to @FB_RedWolves from Salpointe following last season and is primed to start following the fifth game after sitting per AIA transfer rules. Lengthy background of QB/passing training and has big-game experience… pic.twitter.com/n6tcwtYVI1
— Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) August 24, 2026
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