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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>A breakdown of the top 6A matchups in Week 4, featuring hypothetical point spreads for some of the week's most intriguing games.</strong></h2>
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<p><strong>Liberty at Basha</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Spread: Liberty -3</strong></p>
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<p>Liberty comes in at 3-0 with decisive wins against Mesa, Highland and top ranked Corner Canyon out of Utah. Led by sophomore QB [player_tooltip player_id='1111798' first='Jason' last='Haines'] who has thrown for 866 yards and 10 touchdowns with just 1 interception on 84 attempts. Senior [player_tooltip player_id='884390' first='Jayden' last='Sanchez'] and junior [player_tooltip player_id='1325892' first='Chase' last='Ochoa'] split carries in a balanced offense with [player_tooltip player_id='677746' first='Braxton' last='Huynh'] and Carter Rothe as threats in the passing game. Defensively, they have a host of playmakers including leading tackler [player_tooltip player_id='1327753' first='Brecken' last='Garday'] in addition to [player_tooltip player_id='1608777' first='Kaden' last='Miller'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1331348' first='Christian' last='Garcia'].</p>
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<p>Basha looks to end a 2 game skid after losses to Orange Lutheran (CA) and Pinnacle. In the surprising loss to Pinnacle they were down so it will be interesting to see who suits up tonight. Princeton commit QB [player_tooltip player_id='930188' first='Jake' last='Rogers'] has thrown for 413 yards and 5 touchdowns in 3 games while top ranked RB Noah Roberts has rushed for 153 yards and a score on 42 carries, they both look to get back on track this week. [player_tooltip player_id='734768' first='Marc' last='Duerson'] leads the defense with 31 total tackles.</p>
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<p><strong>Brophy (2-1) at Mountain View (2-1)</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Spread: Brophy -1</strong></p>
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<p>Brophy goes to Mountain on a two game winning streak after an opening loss to Hamilton. First year starter Noah Stewart has thrown for 565 yards and 4 touchdowns while completing 68%. They have a strong rushing attack led by Eli Price but speedster [player_tooltip player_id='884456' first='Ryder' last='Noche'] adds a different explosive dimension since moving to the back field. Top prospects [player_tooltip player_id='883368' first='Donovan' last='McNabb Jr.'] and TE [player_tooltip player_id='1315896' first='Brady' last='Powell'] are the receiving threats in the passing game. Junior LB [player_tooltip player_id='1327524' first='Josh' last='Anderson'] leads the team with 21 tackles and senior DL [player_tooltip player_id='2348439' first='John' last='Michael'] is disruptive at the LOS 3.5 tackles for loss.</p>
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<p>Mountain View is coming off a tough 27-3 loss to Centennial last week but looks to get the offense back on track led by a running backs [player_tooltip player_id='1629479' first='Brayden' last='Merwin'] (46 carries for 265 yards and a touchdown) and Coy Bodily (59 carries for 239 yards and 3 touchdowns). Junior Te'o Weeks leads the team in receiving with 9 receptions for 139 yards and 3 touchdowns. The defense is led by senior ILB [player_tooltip player_id='1690404' first='Preston' last='Patterson'] with 24 total tackles and DE Slade Foster with 12 tackles and 4 sacks.</p>
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<p><strong>ALA-Queen Creek (1-2) at Chandler (2-1)</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Spread: Chandler -17</strong></p>
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<p>Chandler suffered an opening 26-37 loss to Basha but has looked strong since with convincing wins over Cathedral Catholic (CA) and Salpointe Catholic. PRZ's top overall 2027 prospect [player_tooltip player_id='1190650' first='Will' last='Mencl'] has thrown for 1,101 yards and 11 touchdowns to open the season. Junior David Douglas handles the bulk of carries taking 33 for 210 yards and a touchdown in the first 3 games. Chandler is explosive in the passing game with playmakers like [player_tooltip player_id='591191' first='Jai' last='Jones'], [player_tooltip player_id='677943' first='Kaydon' last='Gray'], Max Sprott, [player_tooltip player_id='884385' first='Jackson' last='Colter'], and Easton Arreola. Outstanding defensive group led by [player_tooltip player_id='677852' first='Iona' last='Kupu'], [player_tooltip player_id='884400' first='Jayden' last='Arnold'], and [player_tooltip player_id='2238205' first='Jude' last='Jones'].</p>
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<p>ALA-Queen Creek is an intriguing team that lost their first 2 games to tough opponents Centennial and Lehi out of Utah then Saguaro forfeited last week. They've got playmakers on both sides ball. Junior QB Cole Lalama leads the offense with several quality receiving threats but will need to establish a running game in this one where they haven't been able to so far this season.</p>
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<p><strong>Williams Field (3-0) at Red Mountain (2-1)</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Spread: Williams Field -3</strong></p>
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<p>Exciting matchup with two quality teams. Williams Field enters the game undefeated with double digit wins in every game against Campo Verde, Queen Creek, and Corona Del Sol. Senior QB Dominic Barjona has been efficient and productive throwing for 766 yards and 9 touchdowns while completing over 71% of his attempts. The running game is led by two strong juniors in Romeo Jones and Christian Davis with over 550 yards and 7 touchdowns combined. Buddha Booker has been the primary target in the passing game taking 22 receptions for 406 yards and 5 touchdowns. The defense is filled with playmakers including Mateo Gaines, [player_tooltip player_id='884908' first='Kresean' last='Boyd'], Almasi Glenn, Christian Sykes, and Keon West.</p>
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<p>Red Mountain comes in at 2-1 with wins over Casteel and Westwood and a week 3 loss to O'Connor. Senior QB [player_tooltip player_id='2348824' first='Caleb' last='Joe'] has been impressive throwing for nearly 800 yards and 9 touchdowns with a 67% completion rate and 0 interceptions. WA transfer [player_tooltip player_id='1226917' first='Kaeden' last='Weaver'] has made an immediate impact taking 7 receptions for 254 yards and 2 touchdowns while [player_tooltip player_id='1392938' first='Airreon' last='Windom'] has had over 100 yards receiving in each game taking just 9 receptions for 388 yards and 5 touchdowns. Junior Leo Lawlor has 29 total tackles, 5 TFL's, and 3 sacks with several others being key contributors including Rosten Wood, [player_tooltip player_id='1690408' first='Leonidas' last='To'oto'o'], and Derek Wilson.</p>
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