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Phoenix North Canyon hasn’t been to the state football playoffs since 2011, but it has begun a tradition of producing the state’s top prospect. Video: Richard Obert/azcentral sports
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A big senior class, led by offensive lineman Joey Ramos, is ready to crash the 5A party. Video: Richard Obert/azcentral sports
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Phoenix Brophy Prep Broncos like flying under the radar. “We love proving people wrong,” said junior Marques White. Video: Richard Obert/azcentral sports
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Scottsdale Saguaro has to build up an offensive line depleted by graduation but the Sabercats are still stacked with talent. Video: Richard Obert/azcentral sports
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Hamilton still is engulfed in the hazing case, while Chandler gets ready to climb nationally
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High academic school in its first year for football aspires to be the Stanford of the Chandler Unified School District
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North Canyon small in numbers, big on talent
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David Hines tackles high school sports issues
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McClintock HS Football, Bringing back tradition
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McClintock’s Smith: ‘What matters to me is the history of this school’
This is the list of Arizona high school football games for ‘Zero Week’.
The first games of 2017 take place on Aug. 17 and there’s a full slate of games on Aug. 18. The opening weekend concludes with one game in Flagstaff on Aug. 19.
Richard Obert’s picks are in bold.
Thursday, Aug. 17
Phoenix Cortez at Wellton Antelope, 7 p.m.
Nogales at Tucson Sunnyside, 7 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 18
Gilbert Campo Verde at Avondale Agua Fria, 7 p.m.
Buckeye Odyssey Institute vs. Arizona College Prepat Anderson Junior High, 7 p.m.
Phoenix North Canyon at Phoenix Barry Goldwater, 7 p.m.
Queen Creek American Leadership at Queen Creek Benjamin Franklin, 7 p.m.
Chandler Hamilton at Anthem Boulder Creek, 7 p.m.
Tucson at Buena, 7 p.m.
Laveen Betty H. Fairfax at Phoenix Camelback, 7 p.m.
Tucson Sabino at Casa Grande, 7 p.m.
Globe at Queen Creek Casteel, 7 p.m.
Scottsdale Saguaro at Tucson Catalina Foothills, 7 p.m.
Rio Rico at Tucson Catalina, 7 p.m.
Goodyear Desert Edge at Peoria Centennial, 7 p.m.
Mesa Red Mountain at Chandler, 7 p.m.
Phoenix Horizon at Yuma Cibola, 7 p.m.
Mohave Valley River Valley at Coolidge, 7 p.m.
Scottsdale Chaparral at Scottsdale Desert Mountain, 7 p.m.
Gilbert Perry at Phoenix Desert Vista, 7 p.m.
Tucson Cholla at Douglas, 7 p.m.
Buckeye Youngker at El Mirage Dysart, 7 p.m.
Tempe at Goodyear Estrella Foothills, 7 p.m.
Tucson Santa Rita at Florence, 7 p.m.
Tempe Corona del Sol at Gilbert Highland, 7 p.m.
Glendale Joy Christian at Kingman, 7 p.m.
Oro Valley Ironwood Ridge at Marana, 7 p.m.
Surprise Willow Canyon at Maricopa, 7 p.m.
Phoenix South Mountain at Phoenix Maryvale, 7 p.m.
Tuba City Greyhills Academy at Mayer, 7 p.m.
Gilbert Mesquite at Mesa, 7 p.m.
Phoenix Alhambra at Phoenix North, 7 p.m.
Lakeside Blue Ridge at Page, 7 p.m.
Buckeye Verrado at Phoenix Paradise Valley, 7 p.m.
Whiteriver Alchesay at Phoenix Christian, 7 p.m.
Miami at Pima, 7 p.m.
Laveen Cesar Chavez at Queen Creek, 7 p.m.
Tucson Pueblo at Tucson Rincon, 7 p.m.
Show Low at Eagar Round Valley, 7 p.m.
Payson at Safford, 7 p.m.
Phoenix St. Mary’s at Tucson Salpointe Catholic, 7 p.m.
San Manuel at San Tan Foothills, 7 p.m.
Phoenix Mountain Pointe at Phoenix Sandra Day O’Connor, 7 p.m.
Glendale Prep at Scottsdale Christian, 7 p.m.
Apache Junction at Chander Seton Catholic, 7 p.m.
Scottsdale Notre Dame Prep at Surprise Shadow Ridge, 7 p.m.
Mesa Westwood at Mesa Skyline, 7 p.m.
Tucson Palo Verde at Tucson Tanque Verde, 7 p.m.
Willcox at Thatcher, 7 p.m.
Yuma Kofa at Phoenix Trevor Browne, 7 p.m.
Snowflake at Tuba City, 7 p.m.
Chandler Basha at Avondale Westview, 7 p.m.
Phoenix Arcadia at Gilbert Williams Field, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 19
Phoenix Pinnacle vs. Phoenix Brophy Prep at Flagstaff Coconino, 3 p.m.
Richard Obert’s picks are in bold.
Game times, locations and matchups are subject to change.