Chaparral meets Marcos de Niza Friday in Tempe in a battle of Division II power houses

Desert Mountain will open its 2013 home season Friday against Notre Dame Prep.

Brophy, Desert Mountain, Westview could be factors when playoffs roll around.

Firebirds opened with 52-27 win over rival Saguaro.

Maxpreps covered some of the games Arizona teams played in California.

Dobson coach George De La Torre faces son Mike and Poston Butte in rare matchup

Two Deer Valley football players whose hardship appeals were initially denied are cleared to play.

Saguaro, Desert Edge, Cactus, Thunderbird and Buckeye all have a chance to unseat Queen Creek.

Teams lost to D-III teams last week, so door could be open for teams like Chandler Seton Catholic, Snowflake.

Defense is the Crusaders' strong point.

Sultans have reached semifinals in three of the last four seasons.

Ironwood Ridge rolls, Chandler off to quality start

Final Score: Notre Dame Prep 24, Betty Fairfax 7

The Cavaliers beat the Jaguars with an effort that is just good enough to win.