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'We finally got the job done'

12/3/2023
Before their crowning achievment on Saturday evening at ASU’s Mountain America Stadium, the current Liberty Lions senior class faced more than their fair share of adversity on the football gridiron.

Cactus seniors lead the way to 26-18 quarterfinal win …

11/26/2022
GLENDALE — All of the Cactus Cobras’ playmakers came up big on Friday night. In the end, the Cobras needed every single one of them.

2022 Preps football preview: Glendale Prep

8/15/2022
A fairly new crew of Glendale Prep players will tackle the recurring issues with the football program since it began playing 11-man ball in 2016. The 2022 Griffins will again sport a small roster in terms of numbers, height and weight. 

Imagine Prep Surprise football wins first state title

12/14/2021
“Unfinished business” is a common motto for a football team coming off a runner-up finish to adopt. Perhaps no team could take it as literally as the 2021 Imagine Prep varsity squad. …

Tough Liberty D leads way to region title, 21-9 win …

11/6/2021
PEORIA — Following a difficult Oct. 15 loss to Queen Creek, the Liberty Lions walked off their home field feeling down, disheartened and disappointed. What a difference three weeks can make.

Stopke puts stop to Deer Valley comeback as Lake …

10/23/2021
GLENDALE — With the Deer Valley Skyhawks on the verge of a monumental comeback, Lake Havasu’s Isaac Stopke said enough is enough.

Centennial grounds, pounds, kicks to 46-20 win over …

10/2/2021
PEORIA — The Centennial Coyotes got back to basics by feasting on turnovers, rushing for five touchdowns and watching their kicker enjoy a “career night” in a punishing 46-20 homecoming victory over the Shadow Ridge Stallions on Friday night at Coyotes Field.

Finch leads Mountain Ridge to monumental 39-35 upset …

9/18/2021
GLENDALE — Midway through this past week, Mountain Ridge senior quarterback Ryan Finch learned he might step in for an ailing Brendan Anderson as the Mountain Lions’ starter against perennial power Centennial.

Sunrise Mountain in top form with 49-6 season-opening …

9/4/2021
PEORIA — Losing 28 seniors from your first-ever state championship team can make any coach wonder just what’s ahead the following season.

COVID-19 spike changes high school football outlook

7/15/2020
The brutal truth of Arizona high school football is there are no guarantees of when, how, and if the Friday Night Lights will burn again in the Grand Canyon State.

Fetkenhier’s unceremonious departure from Cactus …

1/8/2018
A blog by Richard Smith West Valley Preps Since I learned of Cactus coach Larry Fetkenhier’s (forced) resignation — like many of you did — during the middle of a holiday vacation, I’ve …

Fetkenhier’s unceremonious departure from Cactus …

1/8/2018
A blog by Richard Smith West Valley Preps Since I learned of Cactus coach Larry Fetkenhier’s (forced) resignation — like many of you did — during the middle of a holiday vacation, I’ve …