Firebirds opened with 52-27 win over rival Saguaro.
Brophy, Desert Mountain, Westview could be factors when playoffs roll around.
Football
Maxpreps covered some of the games Arizona teams played in California.
Dobson coach George De La Torre faces son Mike and Poston Butte in rare matchup
Two Deer Valley football players whose hardship appeals were initially denied are cleared to play.
Saguaro, Desert Edge, Cactus, Thunderbird and Buckeye all have a chance to unseat Queen Creek.
Teams lost to D-III teams last week, so door could be open for teams like Chandler Seton Catholic, Snowflake.
Defense is the Crusaders' strong point.
Sultans have reached semifinals in three of the last four seasons.
Ironwood Ridge rolls, Chandler off to quality start
Final Score: Notre Dame Prep 24, Betty Fairfax 7
The Cavaliers beat the Jaguars with an effort that is just good enough to win.
The No. 13 team in the Xcellent 25 overcomes a somewhat shoddy second half to win in the Brothers in Arms Classic.
It was a not a surprise that Brophy won, but how it defeated Desert Mountain.
Brophy's defense shuts down Desert Mountain.
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