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7 underrated Arizona high school football stars to watch in playoffs

The brackets are set for the Arizona high school football playoffs , and the Open Division will be one of the most competitive series in the country. Of the 12 teams competing in the state's top division, three have been in the Super 25 national rankings at some point in the season, a fourth is currently on the cusp of entering and a fifth has seen time in the Super 15 West Region rankings. Others are jockeying for position to prove they deserve the chance to fight for the top spot in Arizona. More: Arizona high school football player delivers unforgettable national anthem performance While major Division I recruits tend to garner a majority of the headlines, some of the biggest difference-makers will be players whose rising prominence locally is not reflected at the national level. Every state has players like this. The highlight packages look good, the statistics stand out, but for whatever reason, they haven’t distinguished themselves among peers as collegiate recruits. Universities simply aren’t buying in. Oftentimes it’s due to size, pointed out by Chandler (AZ) head coach Ty Wisdom. “It sucks because you know that kid can play,” he told USA TODAY Sports. “You can’t measure

Arizona · 1d

High School On SI

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Arizona High School Football Playoff Brackets: Scores, Updated Matchups for Nov. 13-14

Updated Arizona high school football playoff brackets with Nov. 13-14 matchups, scores, Open Division pairings and 2026 AIA championship dates.

Arizona · 2h

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Residents react after high school football parent allegedly poops in rival's hallway

Police say the father of a high school student was caught on camera defecating in the hallway at a rival school during a football game.

Phoenix, AZ · 8h

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With Democrats in control, Teresa Leyba Ruiz sees an opening to put public schools first

Arizona’s next superintendent of public instruction hopes a newly Democratic-controlled state Legislature will help her turn promises to prioritize public education into action. “This is really a great time for Arizona because public education must be prioritized, and we have the leaders in place to ensure that this happens,”...

Arizona · 1d

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After blue wave, Democrats target MAGA-backed school vouchers

After last week’s electoral blue wave, Democrats are seeking to slow the spread of MAGA-backed school voucher programs. In Arizona, Democrats are looking to rein in public funding for the state’s voucher program — money that, in some cases, has being misused by parents to buy gaming consoles and amusement park tickets. Back in June, I wrote about how the state’s voucher program — which Republicans have portrayed as a model for the nation — seemed like it should be a prime target for Trump’s racist crusade against “fraud.”

Arizona · 1d

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Several Arizona colleges and universities receive $3 million federal grants

Several universities and colleges across Arizona have received about $3 million each from the U.S. Education Department in the form of five-year grants. The Strengthening Institutions Programs grant is meant to help schools expand their capacity to serve low-income students, as well as fund improvements to academic experience and management.

Arizona · 22h

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Arizona High School Football Coach Displays Terrible Sportsmanship By Yanking Arms In Handshake Line

Top-ranked Liberty defeated Centennial on Friday to secure the top seed in the high school football playoffs in Arizona. The losing coach let his emotions get the best of him during an angry tirade in the postgame handshake line. He blew past the victors with an abrasive attitude. His poor display of sportsmanship was a […] The post Arizona High School Football Coach Displays Terrible Sportsmanship By Yanking Arms In Handshake Line appeared first on BroBible.

Peoria, AZ · 4d

AZCentral | The Arizona Republic

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Vote. Top Arizona girls' high school volleyball players, Nov. 2-7

Here are The Arizona Republic's Top 10 girls' high school volleyball performances in matches played the week of Nov. 2-7, 2026, as playoffs got underway. Vote in our poll below for the player from our list who had the best week. The poll will stay open until 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6. Print readers can find the poll with this story online at azcentral.com/sports/high-schools. The top three finishers in last week's poll were: Sloan Kribel, Saguaro; Jaycee Proctor, Buckeye; and Gabby Dupnik, Horizon Honors. Top 10 Girls HS Volleyball Players, Nov. 2-7 Mackenzie Benso, North Valley Christian, Sr. She had 21 digs in a 3-1 win over ALA Mesa North in Round 1 of the 2A playoffs and 20 digs in a 3-0 win over Goodyear Trivium Prep in the 2A quarterfinals, both on Nov. 7. Aubrey Burns, Millennium, Sr. She had 38 digs in a Nov. 5 five-set loss to Hamilton in the 6A opening playoff round. Jalynn Drake, Corona del Sol, Jr. She had 20 Kills in a four-set win over Casteel on Nov. 5. Lauren Forelli, Liberty, Sr. She had 17 kills in the Nov. 5 win over Canyon View in the first round of playoffs.

Arizona · 1d

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Mesa's school district holds out hope for passage of $449M bond

Mesa Public School’s $449 million bond to help fund $1.4 billion in capital needs appeared headed for defeat at the ballot box, although district officials last week had their fingers crossed. The state’s largest district said last Thursday that with 170,000 ballots uncounted, “it remains too close to call.”...

Mesa, AZ · 3d

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Brophy College Prep Boys, Xavier College Prep Girls Dominate At Arizona Division 1 State Meet

SCY (25 yards) The Arizona Interscholastic Association Division 1 State Swimming & Diving Championships quickly became a matter of not if the Brophy College Prep boys and the Xavier College Prep girls would win, but by how much. Each added to their packed trophy cases in lopsided fashion, with the...

Mesa, AZ · 21h

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Arizona continues reliance on international teachers to alleviate shortage

Teachers from overseas are filling Arizona classrooms to alleviate the teacher shortage, and one Tucson parent questions whether they receive enough training.

Arizona · 1d

East Valley Tribune

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Higley facing staff cuts, larger class sizes

Ink slips, larger class sizes and spending cuts are likely for Higley Unified School District, which is looking at a Fiscal 2028 budget with no more override money. Governing Board members are expected to give their spending priorities Nov. 17 to the administration, which will return in December with options for budget reductions, along with corresponding number of staff cuts.

Gilbert, AZ · 2d

Gilbert Independent

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Gilbert Public Schools earns A grade for third year

Gilbert Public Schools received an A rating from the Arizona Department of Education for the third consecutive year, with all schools earning A or B grades.

Gilbert, AZ · 2d

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Preseason 2026-27 WEST Region Top 20 Rankings

As a follow up to the preseason FAB 50, we go 20 teams deep from five separate regions of the nation. Preseason No. 1 ranked teams by region are Master's Academy International (East), Prolific Prep (Southeast), Spire Academy (Midwest), Oak Cliff Faith Family (Southwest) and AZ Compass Prep (West). Nobody across the country ranks as many teams as the FAB 50 National Team Rankings powered by Ballislife.com.

Chandler, AZ · 1d

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A Memorable Teacher: Joseph Ereno

High school, a time and place where the most perfect memories are born. Whether it be on the field or in the classroom, countless memories are being made by both teachers and students.Be it events, jaw-dropping moments, or a joke which brightened your day, memories are constantly being made here at Verrado. And as a student myself, I can confidently say that these things are true. Looking back to the first day of school, I can barely count how many memories I’ve made here at Verrado.

Buckeye, AZ · 2d

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Arizona High School Football Team Showed The Utmost Disrespect By Running Right Through Rival’s Cheerleaders

It did not take long for the most intense high school football rivalry in Arizona to get chippy. Chandler showed the utmost disrespect toward Hamilton during its pregame runout. The Wolves ran right through the Huskies’ on-field ceremony! Arizona high school football officials had to keep the two sides at bay to prevent the situation […] The post Arizona High School Football Team Showed The Utmost Disrespect By Running Right Through Rival’s Cheerleaders appeared first on BroBible.

Chandler, AZ · 5d

AZFamily

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Gov. Hobbs, John Giles highlight affordability, education priorities

Gov. Katie Hobbs and Lt. Gov.-elect John Giles joined Good Morning Arizona on Monday to discuss affordability, education funding and border policy.

Arizona · 2d

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Toenjes named Superintendent of the Year

Arizona School Administrators (ASA) has named Kyrene Elementary School District Superintendent Laura Toenjes the 2027 Superintendent of the Year, recognizing “her outstanding leadership, commitment to student achievement and dedication to public education.”. The honor recognizes one Arizona superintendent each year who demonstrates excellence in educational leadership, communication, professional development...

Arizona · 3d

Daily Independent

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PVSchools considers child care fee increases

Board requests additional pricing options as district balances affordability and program costs.

Paradise Valley, AZ · 3d

KTAR News

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Democratic leaders call for changes to ESA program after taking control of Legislature

Democratic leaders are calling for changes to Arizona’s Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program after their party took control of the state Legislature in the midterm election. Newly reelected Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs addressed the school voucher program in her victory speech Wednesday night, saying education is one of her...

Arizona · 5d

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