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Saguaro vs Chandler The most intriguing matchup of 2021 and a rematch of the 2019 open division title will go down tomorrow night at Sun Devil Stadium. Although Chandler is entering this contest a 5x in a row state champ,…
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The most intriguing matchup of 2021 and a rematch of the 2019 open division title will go down tomorrow night at Sun Devil Stadium. Although Chandler is entering this contest a 5x in a row state champ, the buzz has been all about Saguaro since last Saturday as they upset Hamilton 31-24. Since taking over the QB1 role, Devon Dampier Devon Dampier 6'0" | 190 lbs | QB Saguaro | 2023 State AZ has added a new dimension to that offense with his legs, as he is playing better than anybody in the state right now. That week 3 loss to Chaparral has been the best thing to happen to Saguaro, as they have since played with a purpose and a chip on their shoulder. Somehow, not many people were showing them much love until this Hamilton win. However, I had boots on the ground against Sierra Canyon and I saw a lethal team with a stout defense and a speedy, explosive offense on that 24-7 win. Now, with a solid defense and Dampier stepping up at QB, nobody is more dangerous than Saguaro at this very moment. On the flip side, nobody should ever, EVER, downplay or doubt Chandler. It seemed like people were counting Chandler out early on due to close wins, and that loss to to Hamilton. However, that loss was also one of the better things that could’ve happened to Chandler, as they have played angry and relentlessly especially with last week’s overtime comeback win against Liberty 27-21. Both of these teams are fighters, and they have proven that they won’t stop swinging until the clock his 0:00. Therefore, everyone better be ready for dog fight atmosphere this Saturday night with some of the top talent in Arizona on full display in Arizona High School football’s biggest stage.
Players to watch
Saguaro
Devon Dampier Devon Dampier 6'0" | 190 lbs | QB Saguaro | 2023 State AZ , 2023 QB: 598 yards passing and 5 TD’s, 55 carries for 587 yards and 10 TD’s
Javen Jacobs Javen Jacobs 5'10" | 185 lbs | ATH Saguaro | 2022 State AZ , 2022 ATH: 55 receptions for 878 yards and 2 TD’s, 47 carries for 317 yards and 9 TD’s, 2 PR TD’s, KR TD, 2 passing TD’s
Tristan Monday Tristan Monday 6'4" | 240 lbs | LB Saguaro | 2022 State AZ , 2022 DE: 76 tackles (23 solo, 53 asst.), 35 TFL’s, 10.5 sacks, 2 FR, FF (Wisconsin commit)
Parker Brailsford Parker Brailsford 6'2" | 265 lbs | OL Saguaro | 2022 State AZ , 2022 OL: 6’3″ 265lbs (Washington commit)
Thomas DeChesaro Thomas DeChesaro 5'10" | 185 lbs | DB Saguaro | 2022 State AZ , 2022 DB: 81 tackles (37 solo, 44 asst.), 7 TFL’s, 1.5 sacks, 2 INT’s, FR, FF, TD
Jojo Clark Jojo Clark 5'11" | 195 lbs | ATH Saguaro | 2024 State AZ , 2024 ATH: 33 tackles (11 solo, 22 asst.), 2 TFL’s, 2 sacks, INT, 6 rushing TD’s
Jaedon Matthews Jaedon Matthews 5'11" | 185 lbs | RB Saguaro | 2024 State AZ , 2024 RB: 94 carries for 958 yards and 6 TD’s, 18 receptions for 241 yards and a TD
Chandler
Kyion Grayes Kyion Grayes 6'1" | 175 lbs | WR Chandler | 2022 State AZ , 2022 WR: 27 receptions for 471 yards and 4 TD’s (Ohio State commit)
A’Mauri Washington A’Mauri Washington 6'5" | 295 lbs | DL Chandler | 2023 State AZ , 2023 DL: 40 tackles, 12 TFL’s, 6 sacks, 2 FF
Blaine Hipa Blaine Hipa 6'2" | 200 lbs | QB Chandler | 2022 State AZ , 2022 QB: 2,736 yards passing and 30 TD’s
Quaron Adams Quaron Adams 5'9" | 165 lbs | ATH Chandler | 2022 State AZ , 2022 WR: 59 receptions for 783 yards and 6 TD’s, 72 yards rushing and a TD (Iowa State commit)
Alfred Smith Alfred Smith 5'11" | 165 lbs | DB Chandler | 2022 State AZ , 2022 CB: 3 INT’s, 44 tackles
Nason Coleman Nason Coleman 6'3" | 230 lbs | TE Chandler | 2022 State AZ , 2022 TE: 46 receptions for 688 yards and 10 TD’s (Princeton commit)
Zarius Wells Zarius Wells 6'6" | 290 lbs | OL Chandler | 2023 State AZ , 2023 OL: 6’6″ 290lbs