Arizona High School Football Scores - Week 1

Arizona High School Football Scores
Thursday, August 26, 2010

Westview  35  Willow Canyon  7

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.

2010 Arizona High School Football Team Previews

by Jeff Fisher
Arizona High School Football Huddle





The Hamilton Huskies bring a 25-game win streak, plus high hopes into the 2010 season.

Those hopes and dreams will be tested in the season opener when Hamilton, which is once again getting national attention by ranking services, takes on Nevada's defending 4A champ Bishop Gorman, which is also mentioned as one of the Top 25 teams in the country.

Above you can check-out the Arizona Republic's preseason look at the Huskies, plus below if you click here, you'll be taken to AZCentral.com's high school football preview page with over 100 teams that are being updated between now and August 25th.

Defending Arizona and Nevada High School Football Champs Square-Off in Season Opener

by Jeff Fisher
Arizona High School Football Huddle

Two-time defending Class 5A Division I state champ Chandler Hamilton will be put to the test on August 21st when it faces nationally-ranked and defending Nevada Class 4A champ Bishop Gorman in the fifth annual Sollenberger Classic at Northern Arizona University.

It's the third straight year that the Sollenberger Classic has featured champs from Arizona and Nevada.  Arizona has won the first two match-ups with Peoria Centennial beating McQueen 51-20; Bishop Gorman lost to Brophy Prep 16-6.

“We are excited to continue the relationship with the NIAAA and their staff for the third straight year,” AIA Executive Director Harold Slemmer said.  “Both schools are coming off very successful seasons, and are poised to defend their respective championships.”  

  

“The NIAA is appreciative and excited to again be included in the prestigious Sollenberger Classic,” said Eddie Bonine, Executive Director of the NIAA. “The last two years have provided fantastic opportunities, both on and off the field, for a couple of our top football teams. The AIA staff does a tremendous job making our Nevada participants feel welcomed and putting on this first‐class event.”  

MaxPreps.com ranked Bishop Gorman #23 in its pre-season Top 25 of "early contenders".

The game will be broadcast on www.aia365.com.

Arizona Pre-Season High School Football Practice Begins August 2nd

by Jeff Fisher

Arizona High School Football Huddle

Welcome to our new look for the 2010 Arizona high school football season!

With two-a-days beginning August 2nd, I wanted to take the time to thank all of my readers, who have made this blog successful over the past three years.  I have bigger-and-better things planned this year with more original content.

Also, don't forget to check-out High School Football America for great high school football stories from around the country.  If you have story ideas that I should know about, please feel free to email me.

If you wan to check-out your team's 2010 schedule, the Arizona Interscholastic Association has them all in one spot, just click here.

Here's a look at important dates for the 2010 season...

First Practice - August 2nd

Regular Season Begins - August 26th

Jeff Fisher is Founder/Editor-in-Chief of High School Football America

Mesa Red Mountain Names New Coach

by Jeff Fisher
Arizona High School Football Huddle

Ron Wisniewski is the new head coach at Red Mountain High.

The Arizona Republic takes a look at the new coach, who has quite a resume.

Arizona - 2010 National Signing Day

Ramon Abreau (Marcos de Niza) ATH - Arizona St.
Kyle Benson (Corona del Sol) LB - Arizona
Brandon Bialkowski (Gilbert) QB - Lehigh
Marquis Flowers (Millenium) S - Arizona
Josh Fulton (St. Mary's) TE - Arizona St.
Chase Gorham (Chaparral) OL - Arizona
Jourdan Grandon (Westview) DB - Arizona
Jordan McDonald (Saguaro) DE - Arizona St.
R.J. McGill (Phoenix St. Mary's) WR - North Dakota
Ben Peters (Hamilton) LB - North Dakota
William Poehls (Chandler) OT - Montana
Josh Robbins (Canyon del Oro) S - Arizona
Dallas Sandberg (Bradshaw Mountain) OL - Idaho
Alex Smith (Pinnacle) OL - South Dakota St.
Taylor Walstad (Chandler) RB - Arizona St.