FREE WALDEN GROVE/GLENDALE PHOTOS
FRIDAY, SEPT. 27
4A Salpointe 62, 6A Tucson 0
Salpointe owns a 39-21-2 advantage over Tucson dating back to 1956 including 25-1 since 1993. Bijan Robinson set a new rushing record for Southern Arizona.
History made: @SCLancerFB RB Bijan Robinson breaks Ka'Deem Carey's city career rushing record tonight with 190 yards on seven carries in the first half against Tucson. The story at the link (to be updated after the game): https://t.co/qE3AJwvPiT pic.twitter.com/LT63qjrc9z
— Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) September 28, 2019
5A Nogales 62, 5A Empire 16
Empire beat Nogales 37-18 last year.
That's game your Apaches go 1 and 0 this week winning on the road. #Apachepride #RiseAsONE #fearthespear #teamwin #familia pic.twitter.com/QUwflztsBi
— Apache Football (@FootballApache) September 28, 2019
5A Buena 20, 5A Apollo 7
Apollo beat Buena 43-42 last year.
Buena used a strong first half to propel the Colts to a 20-7 win over Apollo High School Friday night. https://t.co/XTLp3B7fzZ
— SoCo Sports (@socosports) September 28, 2019
5A Cienega 14, 5A Mountain View 0
Cienega is now 6-4 against Mountain View dating back to 2011.
#Cienega out slugs #MVHS 14-0 in a defensive grind at CHS. More images here > https://t.co/HBo4TzTzjt pic.twitter.com/qYRvlvL7nF
— Kelly Presnell (@KellyPresnell) September 28, 2019
5A Ironwood Ridge 44, 5A Desert View 0
Ironwood Ridge beat Desert View 48-15 last year.
TOUCHDOWN IRHS. Jay Payton does his best Walter Payton impersonation for a 10-yard rushing touchdown.
It’s 44-0 Ironwood Ridge over Desert View with 2 minutes left. #AZHSFB pic.twitter.com/duyuFQp3Ql
— Christopher Boan (@cgboan) September 28, 2019
4A Sahuaro 33 at 5A Sunnyside 22
Sahuaro holds an 19-14-1 record over Sunnyside dating back to 1968 including the last seven in a row.
5A Rincon/UHS 48, 4A Palo Verde 26
Rincon holds a 24-18-1 advantage over Palo Verde dating back to 1963.
4A Catalina Foothills 19, 4A Pueblo 0
Catalina Foothills holds a 21-4 record over Pueblo dating back to 1997.
Wish more coaches were accountable like Sanders. He is as good as they come. https://t.co/dfhNwYXoI4
— Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) September 28, 2019
4A Walden Grove 49, 4A Glendale 6
Glendale beat Walden Grove 35-14 last year.
Football: Walden Grove dominates in 49-6 win over Glendale #azpreps365 #azhs https://t.co/fa3pvmU1Gl
— AZPreps365 (@AZPreps365) September 28, 2019
3A Franklin 20, 3A Sabino 14 (OT)
Sabino falls to 3-2.
3A Pusch Ridge 21, 3A Fountain Hills 14
Pusch Ridge moves to 2-3.
Final: Fountain hills 14 PRCA 21
— Pusch Ridge Football (@PRCAFootball) September 28, 2019
3A Coolidge 53, 3A Catalina 0
Coolidge beat Catalina 39-20 last year.
3A AZ College Prep 48, 3A Tanque Verde 6
Tanque Verde beat Arizona College Prep 35-28 last year.
3A Sahuarita 28, 3A San Tan Foothills 26
Sahuarita beat San Tan Foothills 43-6 last year. The Mustangs are in playoff mode.
2A Benson 53, 2A Heritage Academy 7
Benson beat Heritage Academy 61-0 last year.
2A Morenci 32, 2A Bisbee 26
Morenci holds a 18-11 advantage over Bisbee dating back to 1963.
2A Pima 42, 2A Tombstone 6
Pima holds a 14-8 record over Tombstone dating back to 1985.
2A Arizona Lutheran 17, 2A Willcox 7
Arizona Lutheran is 2-1 against Willcox.
2A Santa Rita 33, 2A San Manuel 14
First time with two wins in a season since 2013.
2A Santa Cruz 21, 2A Thatcher 14
The teams are now 2-2 against each other.
Final score
Santa Cruz 21
Thatcher 14First loss to a 2A team for Thatcher since October 2017. #azpreps365 #azhsfb
— Lee Patterson (@radioguyaz99) September 28, 2019
1A Duncan 28, 1A St. David 18
Duncan is 7-5 against St. David since 1937.
1A Ft. Thomas 62, 1A Valley Union 22
Valley Union is 7-6 against Ft. Thomas dating back to 1984.
BYES
5A Marana (0-5)
5A Flowing Wells (0-5)
5A Cholla (1-4)
4A Amphitheater (3-2)
4A Douglas (2-3)
4A Rio Rico (2-3)
4A Canyon del Oro (5-0)
THURSDAY, OCT. 3
5A Desert View (2-3) at Rincon/UHS (3-2) (Region)
FRIDAY, OCT. 4
5A Marana (0-5) at 5A Buena (4-1) (Region)
5A Cienega (3-2) at 5A Sunnyside (1-4) (Region)
5A Ironwood Ridge (2-3) at 5A Nogales (4-1) (Region)
5A Cholla (1-4) at 5A Mountain View (1-4) (Region)
5A Empire (1-4) at 5A Flowing Wells (0-5) (Region)
4A Salpointe (4-0) at 4A Sahuaro (5-0) (Region)
4A Amphitheater (3-2) at 4A Palo Verde (2-3) (Region)
4A Douglas (2-3) at 4A Pueblo (4-1) (Region)
4A Walden Grove (4-1) at 4A Rio Rico (2-3) (Region)
4A Canyon del Oro (5-0) at 4A Catalina Foothills (2-3) (Region)
3A Catalina (0-5) at 3A Sabino (3-2) (Region)
3A Tanque Verde (0-5) at 3A Pusch Ridge (2-3) (Region)
3A Sahuarita (3-2) at 3A Safford (3-2) (Region)
2A Benson (4-1) at 2A Tombstone (1-4) (Region)
2A Bisbee (4-1) at 2A Willcox (2-3) (Region)
2A Santa Rita (2-3) at 2A Tonopah (1-4)
2A Santa Cruz (5-1) at 2A Phoenix Christian (5-1) (Region)
2A Chandler Prep at 2A San Manuel (1-4) (Region)
2A St. David (1-3) at 2A Valley Union (1-5)
BYES
6A Tucson (3-3)
1A Baboquivari (3-2)
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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 is the Southern Arizona voting member of the Ed Doherty Award, recognizing the top football player in Arizona, and he was named a Local Hero by the Tucson Weekly for 2016. Andy was named an Honorary Flowing Wells Caballero in 2019. Contact Andy Morales at amoralesmytucson@yahoo.com