North Valley Preps High School Football Roundup: Week two
Desert Mountain moves the ball down the field against ACP on Sept. 4, 2026.
SCOTT NEUHAUSEN
SCOTTSDALE — Week two of high school football is officially in the books, bringing with it more information about what we can expect to see this season on the field from each team.
In 6A, Brophy picked up its first win of the season by defeating Boulder Creek 31-19. Meanwhile for Pinnacle, it was a tough loss, as they fell to Mesa Mountain View 26-15. Both teams now sit at 1-1 on the season.
In 5A, Notre Dame was able to hold on to a 30-29 win over Sunnyslope, while the reigning 5A champion Desert Mountain Wolves cruised to a 42-14 victory over Arizona College Prep. In a late change of plans following the cancellation of the game by Saguaro, Chaparral took on Tempe and defeated the Buffaloes 57-0. Horizon also had a dominating victory over Apollo, defeating the Hawks 61-0. All four teams now sit at 2-0.
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SCOTTSDALE — Week two of high school football is officially in the books, bringing with it more information about what we can expect to see this season on the field from each team.
In 6A, Brophy picked up its first win of the season by defeating Boulder Creek 31-19. Meanwhile for Pinnacle, it was a tough loss, as they fell to Mesa Mountain View 26-15. Both teams now sit at 1-1 on the season.
In 5A, Notre Dame was able to hold on to a 30-29 win over Sunnyslope, while the reigning 5A champion Desert Mountain Wolves cruised to a 42-14 victory over Arizona College Prep. In a late change of plans following the cancellation of the game by Saguaro, Chaparral took on Tempe and defeated the Buffaloes 57-0. Horizon also had a dominating victory over Apollo, defeating the Hawks 61-0. All four teams now sit at 2-0.
Meanwhile Cactus Shadows fell to ALA-Gilbert North 44-20 and now sits at 0-2 on the season.
In 4A, Arcadia took on Camelback where they were able to pick up a decisive 48-12 victory, bouncing back after last week’s loss and evening their record at 1-1.
On 13 carries, he racked up 176 yards and four touchdowns to help lead Horizon to a 61-0 victory over Apollo.
Decker Haskins-Smith, Senior, RB, Notre Dame Prep
Carried the ball 17 times for 212 yards and a touchdown to help Notre Dame Prep past Sunnyslope 30-29.
Jake Pilarcek, Junior, QB, Desert Mountain
Completed 11 of his 15 pass attempts for 170 yards and three touchdowns in Desert Mountain’s 42-14 win over ACP.
Cayd Sheaffer, Junior, DB, Arcadia
Had 14 tackles, nine of them solo, as well as an interception in Arcadia’s 48-12 victory over Camelback.
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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