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Can Anyone Dethrone 36-Game Winner Hayden?
23 Jul
Summary
- Winkelman Hayden seeks its fourth consecutive state title.
- Hayden boasts a remarkable 36-game winning streak.
- Preseason rankings for Arizona's 1A Conference 8-man football released.
The 2026 Arizona high school football season for the 1A Conference's 8-man teams is being previewed, with Winkelman Hayden ranked as the top contender. The Lobos are pursuing their fourth consecutive state championship, bolstered by an impressive 36-game winning streak and a strong offensive line.
Hayden's reign follows a period where Heber Mogollon dominated, winning titles in 2020, 2021, and 2022. Mogollon returns a dynamic quarterback and many players for the upcoming season.
Other highly ranked teams include Williams, which boasts a talented receiving corps, and St. David, with a formidable defensive lineman.
The full preseason top 10 is available, allowing fans to vote for their predicted No. 1 team.
