Battles between 5A-I unbeatens Hamilton and Salpointe, 4A-II unbeatens Williams Field and Notre Dame and 3A South contenders Coolidge and Empire highlight the matchups this week in the east valley and southern Arizona.

The signature moment for D.J. Geroux in his prep football career had to be his unique touchdown reception for Mesa Mountain View against Highland High last season. It was a play that received quite a bit of attention, even nationally on You Tube for its creativity and spot on execution. You would certainly not be alone if you thought that. However, it is not the case.

The programs at Perry and Chaparral raised a combined $3,000 to help a woman in the wake of a family tragedy.

Defending 5A-II champion Firebirds roll to a 55-6 rout.

Using two quarterbacks and switching between them is something Mesquite football coach Mike Reardon is used to. He seems to like it. Gives him something to toy with over the weekend after a game. Reardon pulled a switcheroo two weeks ago with his current QBs -- junior Steven Bevan and senior Tommy Trammell. Trammell played well the first three games and then ran into the buzzsaw known as Chaparral. Bevan took over halfway through that game. It was the Wildcats only loss. Reardon liked what he saw of Bevan in that one and the last two weeks Bevan has been the starter. Barring injury, Bevan will be the Wildcats\\\\\\\' guy the rest of the way.

Shock from passing of Ricky Anderson will be felt for a long time.

Tucson football might rests with three schools this season -- again. Three 4A-I squads - defending state champ Canyon del Oro, Sabino and Cienega.

Lake Havasu City and its high school are showing a great deal of patriotism and community spirit.

We are waiting for a few surprise teams to rise up and challenge the top football teams. Will it happen?

Tanner Lopez has just about run the gamut of positions in his third year in the Chandler High football program. As position switches have mounted and spots played have become less and less glamorous, his niche has finally surfaced this year.

Scottsdale Saguaro left gasping for breath in 42-41 overtime loss to defending Class 4A Division II champ.