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Arizona 5A Football: Top Teams Prepare for Kickoff
18 Aug
Summary
- Small-school conferences begin Aug. 20-22, big schools Aug. 27-29.
- Goodyear Desert Edge tops the 5A preseason rankings.
- Scottsdale Desert Mountain are the defending 5A champions.
Arizona's high school football season is approaching, with the small-school conferences (3A, 2A, 1A) commencing play on August 20-22. Larger conferences (6A, 5A, 4A) will begin their seasons shortly after, from August 27-29.
The Arizona Republic has unveiled its preseason top 10 rankings for the 5A conference. Goodyear Desert Edge has earned the top spot, recognized for its formidable roster with numerous Division I college football prospects.
Scottsdale Desert Mountain, the reigning 5A champions, are poised for another strong showing. They return a wealth of talent, including a potent offense and a turnover-creating defense, under the guidance of a highly respected coach.
Other notable teams in the top 10 include Phoenix Horizon, Goodyear Millennium, ALA Gilbert North with coach Ty Detmer, and Phoenix Mountain Pointe, known for its athletic prowess. Cave Creek Cactus Shadows is highlighted for its strong defense, while Marana faces challenges after losing a key player to injury.
Gilbert Campo Verde features a highly-touted dual-threat quarterback committed to Utah, and Glendale Cactus is expected to peak late in the season under coach Brian Belles.
