The 2016 season featured two programs snapping longstanding losing streaks against neighborhood rivals, another earning its first playoff victory in 33 years and a certain local power returning to dominance with a perfect regular season. That’s just to name a few of the high notes, despite the lack of a championship. Read more» 
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The two programs are led by veteran coaches and a pair of Arizona Wildcats commits, hungry to go out as champions. Both programs are one win from achieving that mighty goal. Read more»
Southern Arizona teams have historically taken a back seat to their Phoenix-area counterparts and others in the northern part of the state. Here's a chance to prove that theory wrong. Cienega, Salpointe and Foothills play Friday; Sabino and Benson on Saturday. Each is just one win away from playing in a championship game. Read more»
“There was really no doubt, from the minute we came out, who was going to win this football game,” Sabino coach Jay Campos said. “Our defense played great and when we got clicking on offense it was hard to stop us and we were scoring points left and right.” The Sabercats next take on top-seeded Show Low. Read more»
“It’s been a roller coaster, this year for me,” said Campos, who took over the program in 2003 but is stepping down to focus on being an assistant principal. “Knowing this could be my last one and knowing we have such a strong team, wanting to all the right things and putting ourselves in the best position, it’s been like no other year I’ve ever had." Read more»
Star senior Drew Dixon, who is verbally committed to play for the Wildcats, had a hand in five touchdowns and converted a fake punt for a big gain early in the fourth quarter, sparking the Sabercats to a 34-20 win over defending state champion Pusch Ridge. The victory on homecoming night may have locked up the 3A South regional championship. Read more»
Take a look at five questions for the final five weeks of the regular season of high school football action in Tucson. Read more» 1
Sabino football coach Jay Campos didn't shy away from the truth when his team gathered around him Thursday night, after logging a come-from-behind victory against East-Side rival Sahuaro. "That it was not the prettiest thing I've ever seen." Read more» 1
Fans rejoice: The dog days of summer are coming to a close and the return of high school football is on the horizon. A new season kicks off Thursday night in Tucson, when Sabino hosts east-side rival Sahuaro for a 7 p.m. showdown. Read more» 1
