Hamilton Takes Down Bishop Gorman in Battle of Defending Champs

by Jeff Fisher
Arizona High School Football Huddle

When the dust cleared on Saturday's Barry Sollenberger Kickoff Classic battle between national powers Chandler Hamilton and Bishop Gorman (defending Nevada 4A champ), it was Arizona high school football fans who owned the bragging rights.

Defending 5A Division I Hamilton extended its win streak to 26-games with a 24-17 win in the fifth renewal of the game that signals the start to the high school football season in both Arizona and Nevada.

The Arizona Republic reports that Hamilton's defense did a good job of controlling the Gaels, who led the nation in scoring last year and return eight offensive starters this year.

Both teams entered the contest ranked in several national pre-season high school football polls.