Dylan Brush runs through the Cactus defense on Sept. 10, 2026. (Independent Newsmedia/Chandler Parkinson)
PHOENIX — MaxPreps has released the newly updated football rankings, and there’s been some movement since last week. Here’s where teams from the North Valley currently sit in the rankings heading into this week.
In 4A, Arcadia sits at #8 overall with a 3-1 record on the season.
In 5A, the Desert Mountain Wolves remain in the top spot with a perfect 4-0 record on the season so far. Coming in at #4 is Horizon, who also holds a 4-0 record, along with Notre Dame Prep (3-1) who is just behind them at #6. Chaparral, who is currently 2-2 with two very close losses, is #13, and 1-3 Cactus Shadows is #21.
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PHOENIX — MaxPreps has released the newly updated football rankings, and there’s been some movement since last week. Here’s where teams from the North Valley currently sit in the rankings heading into this week.
In 4A, Arcadia sits at #8 overall with a 3-1 record on the season.
In 5A, the Desert Mountain Wolves remain in the top spot with a perfect 4-0 record on the season so far. Coming in at #4 is Horizon, who also holds a 4-0 record, along with Notre Dame Prep (3-1) who is just behind them at #6. Chaparral, who is currently 2-2 with two very close losses, is #13, and 1-3 Cactus Shadows is #21.
Moving on to 6A, Pinnacle remains at #6 overall with a 3-1 record, while Brophy, who holds the same record, sits at #9. Saguaro, despite not playing in two games, is #26 overall with an 0-2 record.
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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