Don Ketchum
Former Staff Writer, AZPreps365.com

Teams learn to adjust without injured key players

October 13, 2010 by Don Ketchum, AZPreps365

"=""> Some of football’s top teams will be missing some key players down the stretch, and in some cases, into the playoffs.
"=""> Phoenix North Canyon quarterback Dominic Portocarrero is the latest casualty, breaking his thumb/hand a few weeks ago. The senior has been the starter for virtually every game in his varsity career that includes his freshman season. That makes this even tougher.
"=""> Chandler High and Laveen Betty H. Fairfax have had to adjust to the losses of running back Oshae Hatcher (knee) and defensive end Reggie Gilbert (broken foot), respectively.
"=""> There likely are numerous other teams facing the same problem.
"=""> To the injured – hope you heal quickly. To those replacing them – good luck.