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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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The Ahwatukee rivalry could be the best it has ever been with Desert Vista looking to beat Mountain Pointe for the first time since 2011. Video: Richard Obert/azcentral sports
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After being banned from the 2016 high school football playoffs, Scottsdale Notre Dame Prep says it has something to prove in 2017. Video: Richard Obert/azcentral sports
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Centennial brings back an experienced offensive line that will star as its backbone this season. 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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The new AIA executive director addresses biggest needs, challenges in Arizona high school sports.
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When high school junior Troy Delgado was homeless, there were days that school meals were the only ones he could rely on. Now, he’s planning to go to college.
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Corbin Smith, the son of former Arizona football coach Larry Smith, has brought in assistants whom he feels will help McClintock get back to respectability on the football field
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With Rich Wellbrock at the helm, the Chandler Basha football program is being reconstructed with a quicker pace.
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A closer look at the 2017 Chandler Wolves. Video: azcentral sports
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Spring football is time for Chandler’s talented additions to mesh with defending state champs. Richard Obert/azcentral sports
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Zidane Thomas leads title contenders into new season.
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McClintock coach Corbin Smith talks about having his players locked in during spring football as the new coaches try to bring back the school’s lost football glory on Wednesday. Richard Obert/azcentral sports
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North Canyon small in numbers, big on talent
Deer Valley looks big and bold in 2017
Brophy football wants to finish strong in 2017
Mountain Pointe, Desert Vista ramping it up
Notre Dame Prep football ready for season of renewal
Centennial revved up for another title run
Saguaro football begins its ‘drive for five’
Hamilton, Chandler open football practice under different spotlights
Arizona College Prep football laying the foundation
David Hines tackles high school sports issues
High school athlete overcomes homelessness to be three-sport standout
McClintock HS Football, Bringing back tradition
Chandler Basha football players adjusting to new coach
Chandler football, the team looks locked and loaded
Chandler football ready for another title run
Centennial preparing for another big football season
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.
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