Brophy takes the field before the game against Hamilton on Aug. 27, 2026. (Independent Newsmedia/Brittany Bowyer)
PHOENIX — While big school football may have officially gotten underway on Thursday, the glory of the Friday night lights return tonight and bring with it a number of exciting match-ups.
The reigning 5A State Champs at Desert Mountain kick the season off against 6A Saguaro on the road in a game that certainly will draw eyes as questions swirl surrounding the Sabercats. Lots of people will be following along as Arcadia hosts Bradshaw Mountain in a battle of top 4A teams. Meanwhile in 5A, Chaparral travels to West Point to take on the Dragons, while Horizon hosts the Verrado Vipers.
Notre Dame Prep has quite the trip to start the season, as does Pinnacle. The Saints travel to Yuma Catholic for what should be an exciting clash, while the Pioneers head over to California to challenge themselves against Edison High School.
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PHOENIX — While big school football may have officially gotten underway on Thursday, the glory of the Friday night lights return tonight and bring with it a number of exciting match-ups.
The reigning 5A State Champs at Desert Mountain kick the season off against 6A Saguaro on the road in a game that certainly will draw eyes as questions swirl surrounding the Sabercats. Lots of people will be following along as Arcadia hosts Bradshaw Mountain in a battle of top 4A teams. Meanwhile in 5A, Chaparral travels to West Point to take on the Dragons, while Horizon hosts the Verrado Vipers.
Notre Dame Prep has quite the trip to start the season, as does Pinnacle. The Saints travel to Yuma Catholic for what should be an exciting clash, while the Pioneers head over to California to challenge themselves against Edison High School.
Brittany Bowyer is a Report for America corps member, covering sports for Independent Newsmedia in Arizona. Report for America places talented journalists in local newsrooms to report on under-covered issues and regions.
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