High School Sports

Since the AIA began placing football teams based on on-field success instead of enrollment, the 4A-sized Lancers moved up to 5A and now 6A, the highest level of Arizona football. tucson.com/sports/subscri…

Spectator information for 4A, 5A, 6A and Open football championships #azpreps365 azpreps365.com/articles/19212…

The Thunderbolts are back to defend their 2024 state championship title despite returning only one offensive starter and six defensive starters from last season. tucson.com/sports/subscri…

Salpointe Catholic won a girls flag football state championship in its first season as a program. It could be the start of a special run for the Lancers. tucson.com/sports/subscri…

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For the first time ever there will be no charge to park at @AZPreps365 state football championships @ASUFootball this Friday and Saturday. instagram.com/stories/markmc…

FINAL: No. 4 Queen Creek Casteel beat No. 8 Salpointe Catholic 37-28 in the 6A semifinals

Casteel field goal gives them a 37-28 lead

FINAL (7) Mica Mtn 31 (6) Gila Ridge 3 Gila Ridge scored first, but struggled from there. Mica grabs yet another semifinal win in Yuma for the second straight year.

Jack Demmelmaier field goal puts Casteel up 34-28

Queen Creek Casteel leads Salpointe 31-28 after three quarters

Troy Jauregui touchdown for Casteel. Colts lead Salpointe 31-28

31-had touchdown David Rushing for Salpointe. Lancers lead Casteel 28-24

98-yard touchdown Troy Jauregui for Casteel. Colts lead Salpointe 24-21

Jake Bondi with the interception for Salpointe. Lancers lead Queen Creek Casteel 21-17 at the half

75-yard reception Rj Gory for Salpointe. Lancers lead Casteel 21-17 with 57 seconds left in the half

HALF Mica Mountain 14 Gila Ridge 3 Thunderbolts get the ball at half.

Casteel touchdown gives the Colts the lead back, 17-14

12-had touchdown run Alon Deon for Salpointe. Lancers lead Casteel 14-10

34-yard touchdown reception Brody Smith for Casteel. Colts lead Salpointe 10-7