It’s almost there. The finish line, anything that seemed so far away this summer, when the pandemic burst.
While in the middle of the COVID-19 wave, everyone expects to succeed on December 12, when the Open and 6A State Champions will be crowned.
Here are 10 intriguing intriguing until this weekend’s 2A semi-finals at the Open:
Peoria Liberty (6-3) in Chandler (8-0), Saturday, 7 p. m.
It’s a chance for Liberty to see how much higher he is since Oct. 2, when the Lions lost to Chandler 44-10. The offensive part Zaccheus Cooper was well contained throughout the Wolves. He did not play in the 25-24 semifinal against Centennial. due to a sprained ankle. The Lions will want you to check to open the scoring in the Open game and not rely too heavily on the arm and escape of quarterback Brock Mast. It’s Chandler’s time of year to pass up and finish.
Tucson Salpointe Catholic (6-0) in Chandler Hamilton (7-1), Saturday, 7 p. m.
Salpointe had a remarkable career after replacing almost all of his team starters last year who reached the semi-finals of the Open and held on to Chandler before falling 24-16. Quarterback Treyson Bourguet passed for 232 yards and a landing was still intercepted twice in that game. It’s his chance to show that Hamilton’s highlight, speed and fury may not overwhelm him. He’s spent more than 800 yards in six games. But now the speed and athletics you’ll face are increasing.
Scottsdale Chaparral (4-2) at Phoenix Sandra Day O’Connor (6-3), Friday, 7 p. m.
It’s a season of change for O’Connor, who was 3-7 last year and enjoys his first winning season since 2015. No one expected the Eagles to be in the semi-finals of the 6A. Coach Stave Casey has patiently laid the groundwork for the boys who both and each other and grow with confidence in both a week and both. Chaparral will check to build on his defensive impulse, led through Anthony Lucas and goalkeeper Jack Whitten.
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Gilbert Highland (6-3) at Anthem Boulder Creek (8-1), Friday, 7 p. m.
Boulder Creek hasn’t lost since leaving his first game against Queen Creek Casteel, 36-35. Offensive part Jacob Cisneros had a monstrous season for the Jaguars, who learned to close games. They must prove they’ve won this. Seed No. 1 6A. But that will come against the team that many expected to win the name after Highland got an open offer. The Hawks have been respectable in consecutive losses to Hamilton and Chandler at the end of the season, and are fueled through Max Davis’ fierce career.
Scottsdale Notre Dame (5-2) at Glendale Ironwood (6-2), Friday, 7 p. m.
Ironwood lost 27-7 in the third quarter last week, before Quarterback Will Haskell put the Eagles on his shoulders and led them to a 35-30 5A quarter-final victory over Scottsdale Desert Mountain. Notre Dame is based on a packed defense that will be affected by Brady Blessing, who has four catches and 10 tackles for defeats this season for Notre Dame, will have to stay disciplined and not let Haskell move around the corner Gavin Smith, the Saints’ maximum dynamic gunman with 560 yards at the front desk and seven touchdowns and one kick back to score.
Gilbert Campo Verde (5-2) at Peoria Sunrise Mountain (7-2), Friday, 7 p. m.
The senior offensive part of Campo Verde Caden Calloway waited a long time for that, suffered an injury in last year’s semi-final against Notre Dame, which prevented him from wasting the 5A State Championship on Gilbert Williams Field. to bring the Coyotes back to the final 5A, opposite the No. 1 who has more health and more power since losing to Desert Edge 26-23 on November 6, RB Tommy Arnold is looking for his most productive game, running for 192 yards and 3 touchdowns in 28 races in a 35-14 win over Verrado.
Glendale Cactus (7-2) in Casa Grande (7-1), Friday, 7 p. m.
He’s got a championship feel. Cactus could have been a seed of 1, that’s how well he played in the final stretch. Casa Grande is in the semi-finals of 4A for the first time in the history of the school with junior quarterback Angel Flores showing that he is among the most productive in the state. . Cactus has pending instances. The Cobras lost a damaged center to Mesquite in last year’s semi-finals and must prove they can end this and get to the championship game. To do so, the Cobras will continue to divert two-way athlete Aki Pulu.
Gilbert Mesquite (7-1) at American Leadership Queen Creek (8-1), Friday, 7 p. m.
This 4A semi-final is a rematch of an early season game in which Mesquite won 60-42, the 465 yards and five touchdowns of star quarterback Ty Thompson. Can you do it again, will it be any other shooting? ALA-QC will try to keep Thompson and his countless weapons off the field, Junior Quarterback Logan Hubler, who intensified his game last month, brimming with confidence.
U. S. leadership But it’s not the first time Gilbert North (8-1) v. Snowflake (8-1), Saturday, 1 p. m. , Scottsdale Coronado
This is another revenge. ALA-Gilbert North lost his only game to start the season against Snowflake, 22-20. He will have to play without starting Quarterback Jack Ricedorf, who suffered an injury that ended the season at the time he took the 38-15 last week. 3A quarter-final win over Eagar Round Valley. Sophomore Adam Damante came in and ran for two touchdowns and pitched for another scoring. ALA-GN will have to stop RB Terren Green, who ran 163 yards in just 12 hauls last week.
San Juan (6-1) at Eloy Santa Cruz (7-1), Saturday, 1 p. m. , Gilbert Higley
St. Johns just won a dramatic 22-21 victory over the undefeated Scottsdale Christian past. Coach Mike Morgan’s team hasn’t noticed the kind of speed they’re going to see against Santa Cruz, which is led by RB Hunter Ogle, who amassed 306 yards and three touchdowns in Scottsdale Prep’s 2A quarter-final loss last week. Ogle has 1,666 yards and 20 touchdowns in just 8 games. Watch for normal Ogle nutrition while St. Johns will use its strength and field to slow down the lane race.
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