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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>A breakdown of the top 6A matchups in Week 6, featuring hypothetical point spreads for some of the week's most intriguing games.</strong></h2>
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<p><strong>O'Connor (3-2) at Centennial (5-0)</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Spread: Centennial -17</strong></p>
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<p>Centennial comes in undefeated at 5-0 after a 34-17 win over Casteel in week 5. They're average 29.4 points per game while allowing 10.2. Brothers Titus and [player_tooltip player_id='1327540' first='Torrin' last='Hill'] are a lethal QB/WR combo on offense with senior [player_tooltip player_id='549602' first='Derrion' last='Bartholomew'] leading the rushing attack. Defense is loaded with talent with top tacklers [player_tooltip player_id='1327738' first='Aidan' last='Torres'] and [player_tooltip player_id='883404' first='Luke' last='Franklin']. The Carother's brothers are both D1 prospects in the secondary.</p>
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<p>O'Connor enters week 6 at 3-2 coming off a 24-21 loss to Queen Creek. They've boasted a strong running game throughout the season with Washington commit [player_tooltip player_id='1690393' first='Jeremy' last='Adeyanju'] and breakout sophomore Colton Fahndrich that have combined for 1,000 yards and 13 touchdowns. They're averaging 35.8 point per game while giving up 26.8.</p>
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<p><strong>Corona Del Sol (4-1) at ALA-Queen Creek (1-4)</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Spread: Corona Del Sol -3.5</strong></p>
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<p>Corona Del Sol comes in at 4-1 with convincing wins over Valley Vista, Mojave, Cactus Canyon, and Boulder Creek and a loss to Williams Field. They are outscoring opponents 214-40 through those 5 games. UNLV commit [player_tooltip player_id='884431' first='Luke' last='Farrell'] has been extremely productive and efficient throwing for 842 yards and 14 touchdowns with 0 interceptions on 86 attempts. His top target is [player_tooltip player_id='325194' first='Josiah' last='Smith'] with 21 receptions for 383 yards and 9 touchdowns.</p>
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<p>ALA-Queen Creek has faced a gauntlet of a schedule to open the season with losses to Centennial, Chandler, Liberty, and Lehi out of Utah. We think they are better than their 1-4 record indicates but need to put together a complete game in all three phases to get on track and build some momentum.</p>
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<p><strong>Queen Creek (2-3) at Mountain View (3-2)</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Spread: Mountain View -6.5</strong></p>
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<p>Mountain View enters the week 6 matchup at 3-2 coming of a 21-19 win over Mesa. They come in average 29.2 point per game behind a strong rushing attack led by senior Coy Bodily and dual threat QB [player_tooltip player_id='1629479' first='Brayden' last='Merwin']. Senior LB [player_tooltip player_id='1690404' first='Preston' last='Patterson'] leads a solid defense with 45 total tackles.</p>
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<p>Queen Creek has played a challenging schedule to start the season at 2-3 but is coming off a quality 24-21 win over O'Connor last week. They've got a strong group of core players on offense that can contribute to a balanced offense led by 2028 QB [player_tooltip player_id='2116483' first='Sawyer' last='Hales'] who holds a D1 offer from NAU. Defensively, junior LB Asher Howard leads the defense with 52 tackles while Lachlan Geier is a disruptor on the LOS with 38 tackles, 12.5 TFL, and 4.5 sacks. </p>
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<p><strong>Brophy (3-2) at Shadow Ridge (3-2)</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Spread: Brophy -14</strong></p>
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<p>Coming off a 13-28 loss to Chandler, Brophy enters week 6 at 3-2. First year starter Noah Stewart leads a balanced offense with a group of playmakers including [player_tooltip player_id='884456' first='Ryder' last='Noche'] and Eli Price in the backfield and highly ranked pass catchers [player_tooltip player_id='883368' first='Donovan' last='McNabb Jr.'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1315896' first='Brady' last='Powell']. Key defenders to watch for are LB [player_tooltip player_id='1327524' first='Josh' last='Anderson'], DL [player_tooltip player_id='2348439' first='John' last='Michael'], and top 2029 recruit [player_tooltip player_id='1702227' first='Bishop' last='Allen'].</p>
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<p>Shadow Ridge also comes in at 3-2 and a 14-49 loss to Millennium in week 5. Junior QB Bryan Stowell has thrown for 938 yards and 13 touchdowns with Jakhi Epson being his top target on 20 receptions for 395 yards and 4 touchdowns. [player_tooltip player_id='2372887' first='Cooper' last='Yackley'] has taken 90 carries for 631 yards and 6 touchdowns on the ground. Ro'Shun Coty leads the team in tackles with 39 on the year and is coming off a 12 tackles, 2 TFL, 1 sack, and a forced fumble performance last week. DB Austin Garner, DB Elijah Gordon Bell, DL Donovan Augustine are also players to watch.</p>
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<p><strong>Salpointe Catholic (2-3) at Mesa (2-3)</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Spread: Mesa -2.5</strong></p>
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<p>Both teams come in at 2-3 and a week 5 loss. Mesa took a narrow 19-21 loss to Mountain View while Salpointe has loss 3 straight including a 13-21 loss to Highland last week. The QB/WR stack of the Anetema brothers lead the offense with WR Kingston (ASU commit) being an explosive threat. He has 36 receptions for 556 yards and 6 touchdowns on the season. The defense is loaded with impact players and college prospects including LB Kainalu Skipps, DE Motuhifonua Stephenson, DE [player_tooltip player_id='1675628' first='Joe' last='Haynie'], DB Troy Taulua, and [player_tooltip player_id='1707405' first='Sione' last='Taueli'].</p>
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<p>Salpointe looks to get their offense on track with senior RB [player_tooltip player_id='883663' first='Adrian' last='Jett'] leading the ground attack taking 40 carries for 252 yards and a score this season. WR/DB [player_tooltip player_id='400867' first='David' last='Rushing'] is constant threat taking 16 receptions for 146 yards for 2 touchdowns. DB Jeremiah Wells roams the secondary with 3 interceptions on the season.</p>
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