Willcox hosts Tanque Verde for crossover game

Cats head to Florence, Riders to Chandler on Friday

By Raymundo Frasquillo

WILLCOX – Top-ranked Willcox (9-0 overall, 66.0351 rating) hosts No. 14 Tucson Tanque Verde (6-3, 45.5695) for a cross-conference contest on Friday, Oct. 23, as the 4-0 South 2 Region champion vs. the 3-0 South 1 Region champion.

*Raymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: Joel Baca (28) moves his legs to gain additional yardage. The Morenci junior averaged 3.7 (6-22) yards per carry against Saint Johns.*

Willcox is averaging 44-6 (400-57), a 38-point margin, compared to Tanque Verde’s 37-17 (329-154), a 20-point margin. Kickoff in Cowboy Stadium is at 7 p.m.

2A South 2 Region vs. 2A South 1 Region

South 1 Region second seed Eloy Santa Cruz (2-1) hosts South 2 second seed Tombstone (3-1), South 1 third seed Benson (1-2) hosts South 2 Palo Verde Magnet (2-2), South 1 fourth seed Desert Christian (0-3) hosts South 2 Bisbee (1-3), and Independent Scottsdale Coronado hosts South 2 fifth seed Santa Rita (0-4).

Santa Cruz is averaging a 29-17 (261-157) score per game or an 8-point margin, Palo Verde Magnet a 23-19 (203-168) score per game or a 4-point margin, Benson a 35-14 (314-128) score per game or a 21-point margin, Tombstone a 23-28 (209-248) score per game or a 5-point deficit, Desert Christian a 13-22 (126-220) score per game or a 9-point deficit, Santa Rita an 11-25 (99-221) or a 14-point deficit, Coronado a 5-41 (44-368) score per game or a 36-point deficit, and Bisbee 5-30 (45-303) score per game or a 25-point deficit.

Raymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: Senior quarterback Brigden Heap (2) hands off to classmate Kaden Waite (10) as he follows junior lineman Nico Pena (70). The Saint Johns senior averaged 13.7 (3-41) yards per carry in Lawson Stadium.

2A Metro 1 Region vs. 2A East Region

The No. 29 Florence American Leadership – Anthem South Titans (5-4, 25.1240) host the No. 18 Morenci Wildcats (4-5, 36.0534) Oct. 23. The Titans and Wildcats both were third with identical 2-2 records in their respective regions.

The rest of the pairings for the Metro 1 Region versus the East Region are top seed Gilbert San Tan Charter (4-0) hosting Saint Johns (4-0) and second seed Chandler Prep (3-1) hosting Pima (3-1) on Oct. 23, The contests both have a 7 p.m. start. The state rankings were San Tan Charter No. 4 (8-0, 65.2108), Saint Johns No. 8 (7-2, 51.2571), Chandler Prep (7-1, 57.1261), and No. 9 Pima (5-4, 51.2219).

San Tan Charter is averaging a 46-8 (369-65) score per game or a 38-point margin, Saint Johns a 35-15 (317-139) score per game or a 20-point margin, Chandler Prep a 50-13 (403-101) score per game or a 37-point margin, Pima a 29-17 (262-153) score per game or a 12-point margin, ALA – Anthem South a 17-19 (150-170) score per game or a 2-point deficit, and Morenci a 10-24 (60-142) score per game or a 14-point deficit.

Fourth seed Chandler Lincoln Prep (1-3) defeated Globe (1-3) 44-19 and fifth seed Gilbert Arete Prep (0-4) defeated Miami (0-4) 42-6 on Oct. 22. The state rankings were Lincoln Prep No. 17 (6-3, 37.1421), Globe No. 25 (4-5, 30.7262), Arete Prep No. 43 (2-7, 2.8399), and Miami No. 40 (2-7, 6.4704).

Lincoln Prep averaged a 39-18 (392-175) score per game or a 11-point margin, Globe a 25-24 (253-237) score per game or a 1-point margin, Arete Prep a 10-35 (96-349) score per game or a 25-point deficit, and Miami a 12-41 (120-411) score per game or a 29-point deficit.

2025 2A Crossover Results

Raymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: James Davis V (59) stops running back Brigham Patterson (5) for a short gain. The Morenci junior finished with six tackles (two solo), while Patterson averaged 12.1 yards per carry (10-121).

Last season, the 2A Class crossover region pairings resulted in wins of 18-9 for the home teams, with the host Metro 4 Region sixth seed Surprise Highland Prep (2-7) versus Metro 5 Region sixth seed California Winterhaven San Pasqual (2-7) not played.

The host East Region went 4-1 over the Metro 1 Region, the visiting South 2 Region went 3-2 over the South 1 Region, the host Metro 4 Region went 5-0 over the Metro 5 Region, the host North 2 Region went 3-2 over the North 1 Region, and the host Metro 2 Region tied the Metro 3 Region 3-3.

The Metro 1 Region fifth seed Florence American Leadership – Anthem South (2-7) defeated East Region fifth seed Miami (2-7) 20-6 on Oct. 23; and East Region top seed Saint Johns (8-1) defeated Metro 1 Region Gilbert San Tan Charter (8-1) 28-27 in overtime, East Region second seed Pima (5-4) defeated Metro 1 Region second seed Chandler Prep (5-4) 35-7, East Region third seed Morenci (5-4) defeated Metro 1 Region third seed Glendale Arete Prep (3-6) 34-21, and East Region fourth seed Globe (5-4) defeated Metro 1 Region Chandler Lincoln Prep (3-6) 37-32 on Oct. 24.

Independent Avondale Saint John Paul II Catholic (0-9) defeated South 1 Region fifth seed Santa Rita (0-9) 57-6 on Oct. 23; and South 1 Region top seed Tucson Tanque Verde (7-2) defeated South 2 Region top seed Willcox (8-1) 42-14, South 1 Region fourth seed Tombstone (1-7) defeated South 2 Region fourth seed Desert Christian (3-5)14-13, South 2 Region second seed Benson (5-4) defeated South 1 Region second seed Palo Verde Magnet (6-3) 56-6, and South 2 Region third seed Santa Cruz (4-5) defeated South 1 Region third seed Bisbee (3-6) 49-18 on Oct. 24.

Independent San Carlos (5-3) defeated independent Tucson Catalina (3-5) 50-6 and independent Kingman Academy (2-7) blanked independent Scottsdale Coronado (0-8) 46-0 on Oct. 24.

No. 14 Tanque Verde Hawks (6-3 seeding, 45.5695 rating)

Tanque Verde (6-3 seeding, 4-0 region) is averaging a 37-17 (329-154) score per game or a 20-point margin and has seeding wins over Tucson Palo Verde Magnet (41-14, Sept. 3), 2A Metro 4 Region Glendale Trivium Prep (45-18, Sept. 18), Tucson Santa Rita (42-0, Sept. 25), Bisbee (45-6, Oct. 2), Surprise Highland Prep (61-0, Oct. 9), and Tombstone (42-18, Oct. 16), as well as losses to 2A Metro Region Phoenix Christian (28-38, Aug. 21), 2A East Region Morenci (7-14, Aug. 28), and 2A South 2 Region Benson (18-50, Sept. 11).

Raymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: Hunter Barron (5) eludes the grasp of Saint Johns junior Mason Ellington (4) for a positive gain. The Morenci freshman averaged 5.4 (13-70) yards per carry against the Redskins.

The Titans roster has 36 players, including 12 seniors, 15 juniors, seven sophomores, and two freshmen. The seniors are Andrew Ashcraft (71), Beau Duke (11), Nate Hallums (3), T.J. Johnson (75), Asher Lodge (69), Aengus Moore (2), Tyler Opsut (60), Sevin Peterman (74), Colton Roberts (77), Coen Schwark (21), Perry Spencer (8), Rudy Turkal (73); juniors Liam Abbot (9), Michael Bieberstein (70), Rowan Carter (88), Parker De Los Santos (51), Gaines Gooch (89), Josh Lloyd (22), Noah McGill (16), Josh Nelson (30), Brock Payne (10), Devyn Peck (1), Mason Sandoski (6), Gabe Torgeson (20), Nick Tyler (19), Sonny Waldburger (12), and Daniel Waters (4); sophomores Derick Bisnell (25), Landen Duke (18), Jack Elmerick (14), Evan Holyoke (5), Korbin Locke (7), Rhys Schauer (13), and Mason Singley (24); and freshmen Noah Burrows (27) and George Fletcher (17).

Tanque Verde competes in the 5-team 2A South 1 Region with the Bisbee Pumas, the Tombstone Yellow Jackets, and Tucson schools Palo Verde Magnet Titans and Santa Rita Eagles.

The Titans are 32-6 overall under fourth-year (2023-26) Tanque Verde head coach Jeffrey Bollnow.

No. 1 Willcox Cowboys (9-0 seeding, 66.0351 rating)

*Raymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: Brigham Patterson (5) extends for a pass that fell incomplete. Saint Johns completed 1-3 passes for six yards.*

Willcox (9-0 overall, 3-0 region) is 44-6 (400-57) score per game or a 38-point margin and has seeding wins over 2A South 1 Region Tucson Palo Verde Magnet (56-0, Aug. 21), 2A Metro 2 Region Arizona Lutheran (34-14, Aug. 28), 2A East Region Morenci (43-12, Sept. 4), 2A East Region Pima (34-21, Sept. 11, 2026), Tombstone (54-0, Sept. 18), 2A Metro 2 Region Scottsdale Prep Spartans (48-14, Sept. 25), Desert Christian (61-0, Oct. 2), Santa Cruz (47-0, Oct. 9), and Benson (23-3, Oct. 16).

The Cowboys roster has 24 players, including seven seniors, 12 juniors, four sophomores, and a freshman. The seniors are Alan Allred (50), Casey Cobeen (9), Caleb Cooke (6), Da’Marion Jackson (11), Anthony Morales (7), Eli Nelson (2), and Rhett Rogers (10); juniors Wyatt Cooke (56), Jacob Green (52), Robert Hill Jr. (5), Tyler Larson (73), Nathan Moore (12), Omar Moreno (20), Christian Nolan (44), Steele Romney (22), Ruger Todd (77), Asher Ward (21), Carsen Warner (4), and Carl Wyatt (72); sophomores Aden Berger (66), Daniel Burkhead (19), Brenden Douglas (64), and Zander Klump (13); and freshman Levi McWilliams (67).

Willcox is competing in the 4-team 2A South 2 Region with the Benson Bobcats, the Eloy Santa Cruz Dust Devils, and the Tucson Desert Christian Eagles.

The Cowboys are 9-0 overall under first-year Willcox head coach Steven Ward.

*Raymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: Jeremya Cruz (8) follows freshman blocker Adam Moreno (13) for a positive gain. The Morenci junior averaged 2.9 yards per carry (16-47) against Saint Johns.*

2A South 2 Region

Region standings as of Oct. 17 were Willcox (9-0 overall, 3-0 region), Eloy Santa Cruz (7-2, 2-1), Benson (7-1, 1-1), and Tucson Desert Christian (2-7, 0-3).

Final region contest results were Willcox over Desert Christian (61-0, Oct. 2), Santa Cruz (47-0, Oct. 9), and Benson (23-3, Oct. 16); Santa Cruz over Benson (38-28, Oct. 2) and Desert Christian (1-0, Oct. 16); and Benson over Desert Christian (56-16, Oct. 9).

*Raymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: Joshwa Sandoval (9) brings down Saint Johns junior Brigham Patterson (5) for a short gain. The Morenci junior tallied seven of 20 solo tackles for the team.*

2A South 1 Region

Region standings as of Oct. 17 were Tucson Tanque Verde (6-3 overall, 4-0 region), Tombstone (4-5, 3-1), Tucson Palo Verde Magnet (6-3, 2-2), Bisbee (1-9, 1-3), and Tucson Santa Rita (2-7, 0-4).

The final region contest results were Tanque Verde over Palo Verde Magnet (41-14, Sept. 3), Santa Rita (42-0, Sept. 25), Bisbee (45-6, Oct. 2), and Tombstone (42-18, Oct. 16); Tombstone over Palo Verde Magnet (52-21, Sept. 25), and Bisbee (42-0, Oct. 9); Palo Verde Magnet over Santa Rita (19-0, Oct. 8) and Bisbee (14-0, Oct. 15); and Bisbee over Santa Rita (20-0, Sept. 18).

2A State Rankings

Raymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: Jake Palmer (87) got stiff-armed by Morenci Jeremya Cruz (8) during a tackle attempt. The Saint Johns junior was pushed away but chalked up a lone solo stop for the evening.

State wide 2A rankings as of Region standings as of 10 a.m. on Oct. 18 were Willcox (9-0, 66.0351) No. 1, Scottsdale Christian (8-0, 65.7706) No. 2, Gilbert San Tan Charter (7-0, 65.2108) No. 3, Chandler Prep (6-1, 55.9221) No. 4, Phoenix Arizona Lutheran (6-2, 54.6526) No. 5, Eloy Santa Cruz (6-2, 54.6429) No. 6, Benson (7-1, 54.3620) No. 7, and Saint Johns (6-2, 50.1314) No. 8.

Pima (5-4, 51.2219) was No. 9, Phoenix Christian (6-3, 48.3338) No. 10, Phoenix Veritas Prep (5-3, 47.1330) No. 11, Camp Verde (6-2, 46.9637) No. 12, Parker (8-1, 46.8708) No. 13, Tucson Tanque Verde (6-3, 45.5695) No. 14, and Tuba City (6-3, 40.4962) No. 15, and Scottsdale Prep (4-5, 37.8391) No. 16.

Whiteriver Alchesay (7-1, 37.5154) was No. 17, Glendale Trivium Prep (5-4, 37.3165) No. 18, Morenci (4-5, 35.2233) No. 19, Phoenix Cortez (6-3, 35.1691) No. 20, Mesa Heritage (6-3, 33.3581) No. 21, Globe (4-5, 32.1221) No. 22, Tombstone (4-5, 30.8671) No. 23, and Chandler Lincoln Prep (6-3, 30.1017) No. 24.

The other Metro 1 Region member rankings were Florence American Leadership-Anthem South (5-4, 28.0954) No. 28 and Gilbert Arete Prep (3-7, 2.5026) No. 43.

The other East Region member was Miami (2-7, 5.4008), No. 40.

The other 2A South 1 Region members were Tucson Palo Verde Magnet (6-3, 26.4928), No. 29; Bisbee (1-9, 5.6052), No. 39; and Tucson Santa Rita (2-7, 0.2922), No. 44.

Ranking for the other 2A South 2 Region member, Tucson Desert Christian (2-7, 6.5762) was No. 37.

No. 4 Chandler Prep Titans (7-1 seeding, 57.1261 rating)

Raymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: Morenci 1976 football team members were recognized on the 50th anniversary of their accomplishment as high school student-athletes. The current fathers, grandfathers, and retirees were able to hold their earned trophy again five decades later in recognition of that feat.

Chandler Prep (7-1 overall, 3-1 region) is averaging a 50-13 (403-101) score per game or a 37-point margin, and has seeded wins over 2A Metro 2 Region Scottsdale Prep (47-7, Aug. 21), 2A Metro 4 Region Glendale Trivium Prep (41-6, Aug. 28), 2A Metro 5 Region Wellton Antelope (69-14, Sept. 11), 2A South 1 Region Bisbee (56-0, Sept. 25), Lincoln Prep (50-20, Oct. 2), ALA – Anthem South (57-7, Oct. 9), and Arete Prep (61-0, Oct.169) as well as a loss San Tan Charter (22-47, Sept. 18).

The Titans roster has 40 players, including 10 seniors, 11 juniors, four sophomores, and 15 freshmen. The seniors Ammar Ahmed (3), Joey Busanni (32), Aaron Crawford (2), Kody Dodson (6), Jackson Erwin (52), Elliot Garone (4), Nolan Richardson (20), Oliver Rodriguez (11), Gerardo Garcia Salazar (18), and Jai Sharma (61); juniors Yousif Alkhayat (51), Isaiah Aragon (74), Marshawn Britt (1), Nic Bustillos (30), Liam Hine (0), Jacob Levine (54), Yassin Mohammed (55), Colin Schulze (71), Ayden Scott (10), Jayden Segoviano (75), Daniel Watne (45); sophomores Barrett Beeth (17), Xavian Guererro (65/66), Corbin Pittman (12), and Nathan Urquijo (72); and freshmen Oshra Abeita (53), Jackson Baird (42), Ryan Beemer (62), Frankie Campbell (70), Micah Couch (41), Keegan Drown (40), Jacob Hine (19), Isaiah LoBue (21), James McCleland (24), Thomas McLaughlin (14), Yazeed Mohammed (43), Noah Perez (50), Ben Peters (15), Ethan Richardson (9), and Zach Young (22).

Raymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: Reynaldo Peru proudly holds the earned state championship trophy during the halftime recognition. The Morenci Class of 1977 grad played at the next level, initially for head coach Frank Kush at Arizona State University, where he left his mark in the record book with the longest interception return (73 yards) for a down lineman, along with multiple varsity letters. Peru tried out with the Dallas Cowboys before leaving during the third cut and pursuing education.

Chandler Prep is competing in the 5-team 2A Metro 1 Region alongside the Chandler Lincoln Prep Lightning, the Florence American Leadership-Anthem South Titans, the Gilbert Arete Prep Chargers, and the Gilbert San Tan Charter Roadrunners.

The Titans are 20-10 overall under third-year (2024-26) Chandler Prep head coach Chris Ator.

No. 9 Pima Roughriders (5-4, 51.2219 rating)

Pima (-4 overall, 3-1 region) a 29-17 (261-153) score per game or an 8-point margin and has seeding wins over 2A South 1 Region Tombstone (36-12, Aug. 28), Miami (47-0), Globe (47-0, Oct. 2), Morenci (34-7, Oct. 9), and Sierra Vista ALA (63-0, Oct. 15) and along with losses to 2A Metro 3 Region Scottsdale Christian (7-32, Aug. 21), 3A Mountain Region Eagar Round Valley (0-56, Sept. 4), 2A South 2 Region Willcox (21-34, Sept. 11, 2026), and Saint Johns (7-12, Sept. 19).

The roster has 36 Roughriders, including 11 seniors, nine juniors, nine sophomores, and seven freshmen. The seniors are Adam Bryce (23), Gilbert Bryce (1), Josh Bryce (55), Cedrick Grimes (2), Jonathan Guerrero (52), Hollen Hoopes (77), Colt Lunt (51), Emmet McBiles (3), Case Mullenaux (72), Joe Palmer (42), and Haydn Wilkins (20); juniors Roddy Allred (32), JoJo Bryce (62), Kaiden Davis (8), Jaxon Donham (56), Keegan Espinoza (7), Jax Haws (75), Ryker Kartchner (74), Ryett McBiles (10), and Mason Skinner (5); sophomores Tucker Bryce (78), Jace Cameron (73), Maclan Duncan (16), Reuben Gutierrez (65), Ethan Lunt (50), Graham McBride (12), Brady McWhorter (88), Landon Miner (18), and Tanner Preston (66); and freshmen Heston Alder (11), Jack Bryce (71), Leo Bryce (22), Cason Elias (61), Caiden McEuen (44), Miles Taylor (58), and Caycen Walker (60).

Pima competes in the 5-team 2A East Region with the Globe Tigers, Miami Vandals, Morenci Wildcats, and Saint Johns Redskins.

The Roughriders are 50-13 overall under fifth-year head coach Josh Wilkins (2022-26).

No. 28 American Leadership – Anthem South Titans (5-4 seeding, 28.0954 rating)

Raymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: A trio of spirit line members, from left, Jaylynn Alcarez, Eliahna Garcia, and Jacyanna Meza, pose with their megaphones during a recent home game. The Morenci seniors are part of the 2026 group.

American Leadership – Anthem South (5-4 overall, 2-2 region) is averaging a 17-19 (150-170) score per game or a 2-point deficit and has seeding wins over 2A South 2 Region Tucson Desert Christian (9-7, Aug. 21), 3A Independent Maricopa Heritage (12-7, Sept. 3), 2A Independent Avondale Saint John Paul II Catholic (15-0, Sept. 11), Arete Prep (35-0, Sept. 18), and Lincoln Prep (29-20, Oct. 16) as well as losses to 2A South 2 Region Tucson Palo Verde Magnet (7-13, Aug. 27), San Tan Charter (6-58, Sept. 25), 2A Metro 3 Region Fountain Hills (6-7, Oct. 2), and Chandler Prep (7-57, Oct. 9).

There are 38 Titans on the roster, including eight seniors, 16 juniors, eight sophomores, and nine freshmen. The seniors are Cooper Boyer (67), Madden Boyer (73), Vincent Chavez (58), Noah Gaunes (92), Orrie Griswold (61), Miles Jones (80), Maurice Lewis (2), and Austin Talavera (52); juniors Asher Abraham (50), Parson Adams (14), Matthew Cassatta (7), Bryan Fahrbach (4), Cayden Gack (88), Paul Gonzalez (34), Tristan Jeffrey (1), Corbyn Lake (16), Eli Miller (57), Tyler Nye (40), Joshua Rodriguez Jr. (21), John Schuricht-Head (71), Anthony Villasenor (8), Maurice Wise (3), Andre Wolfe (10), and Nicholas Uzunovi (78); sophomores Omri Abraham (28), Sean Freeman (13), Santiago Godinez (11), Hayden Heymanns (30), Nico Lugo (22), Ryker Ross (15), Preston Vanscoder (76), and Ryan Wehner (59); and freshmen Austin Bray (23), Seth Dean (12), Cael Gack (9), Amir Ghannam (24), Sage Krueger (5), Jaxson Lacoste (77), Asa Miller (55), Brian Swinton (33), Johnny Vanzant (17).

ALA – Anthem South competes in the 5-team 2A Metro 1 Region with the Chandler Lincoln Prep Lightning, Chandler Prep Titans, Gilbert Arete Prep Chargers, and Gilbert San Tan Charter Roadrunners.

The Titans are 10-19 overall under third-year (2024-26) ALA-Anthem South head coach Joe Luna.

No. 19 Morenci Wildcats (4-5, 35.2233 rating)

*Raymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: Avery Wiltbank directs the Pride Band during a halftime performance. The Morenci senior is one of two drum majors.*

Morenci (4-5 overall, 2-2 region) is averaging a 13-22 (114-197) score per game or a 9-point deficit and has seeding wins over Tucson Tanque Verde (14-7, Aug. 28), Bisbee (14-0, Sept. 11), Globe (20-6, Sept. 18), and Miami (45-0, Oct. 2) as well as losses to Safford (0-44, Aug. 20), Willcox (12-43, Sept. 4), Benson (0-42, Sept. 25), Pima (7-34, Oct. 9), and Saint Johns (2-21, Oct. 16).

There are 43 Wildcats on the roster, including three seniors, 13 juniors, and 10 sophomores, and 17 freshmen. The seniors are Joel Baca (28), Camron Dodson (55), and Hector Vasquez (22); juniors Jacob Bracamonte (3), Brennen Burkhead (1), Jeremya Cruz (8), James Davis V (59), Luz Hernandez (0/54), David Licano (78), Zane McArdle (72), Braxton Merrill (10), Deegan Miller (12), Joseph Rodriguez (23), Joshwa Sandoval (9), Loghan Syzmanski (75), and Nathaniel Tedla (40); sophomores Kyson Abril (4), Andres Aguilera (51), Enrique Bencomo (66), Konner Bigman (60), Daniel Gray (74), Bryden Herrera (77), Leo Hernandez (53), Ceejay Madrid (50), Damian Paz (11), and Santi Sanchez (65); and freshmen E.J. Alvarez (24), Samuel Alvarez (7), Malachi Armijo (56), Gunner Barron (5), Brody Beebe (20), Noah Biggs (70), Kalib Estrada (79), Alex DeLa Torre (44), Cayden Maldonado (52), Brayden Mason (2), Adam Moreno (13), Brody Rogers (18), Ruel Rogers IV (6), Owen Steinberg (68), Josiah Vidales (21), Jeremiah Wesley (80), and Marcus Wile (58).

Morenci competes in the 5-team 2A East Region with the Globe Tigers, Miami Vandals, Pima Roughriders, and Saint Johns Redskins.

The Wildcats are 14-17 overall under third-year (2024-26) Morenci head coach Frankie Gonzalez.

2A Metro 1 Region

Raymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: Fireworks helped welcome players and spectators alike at the start of the Saint Johns football game. The region contest was the final 2026 home game in Lawson Stadium.

Region standings as of Oct. 22 were Gilbert San Tan Charter (8-0 overall, 4-0 region), Chandler Prep (7-1, 3-1), Florence American Leadership – Anthem South (5-4, 2-2), Chandler Lincoln Prep (7-3, 1-3), and Gilbert Arete Prep (3-7, 0-4).

To date, region contest results were San Tan Charter over Chandler Prep (47-22 Sept. 18), Florence ALA – Anthem South (58-6, Sept. 25), Arete Prep (1-0, Oct. 2), and Lincoln Prep (58-0); Chandler Prep over Lincoln Prep (50-20, Oct. 2), ALA – Anthem South (57-7, Oct. 9), and Arete Prep (61-0, Oct. 16); ALA – Anthem South over Arete Prep (35-0, Sept. 18) and Lincoln Prep (29-20, Oct. 165); and Lincoln Prep over Arete Prep (44-0, Sept. 25).

2A East Region

Region standings as of Oct. 17 were Saint Johns (7-2 overall, 4-0 region), Pima (5-4, 3-1), Morenci (4-5, 2-2), Globe (4-6, 1-3), and Miami (2-8, 0-4).

Final region contest results were Globe over Miami (48-0, Sept. 10); Morenci over Globe (20-6, Sept. 18) and Miami (45-0, Oct. 2); Saint Johns over Pima (12-7, Sept. 19), Globe (42-7, Sept. 25), Miami (56-8, Oct. 9), and Morenci (21-2, Oct. 16); and Pima over Miami (47-0, Sept. 25), Globe (47-0, Oct. 2), and Morenci (34-7, Oct. 9).