Bijan Robinson returns to Salpointe as a hero, sees No. 5 jersey retiredSalpointe Catholic star alum and Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson returned home a hero on Friday to see his iconic No. 5 jersey retired by the school.
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The Thunderbolts took a awhile to find fourth gear, notching 21 points in the fourth quarter to drop the Dorados 30-0, September 4, 2026, Tucson, Ariz. Mica Mountain stays unbeaten at 2-0, CDO drops to 1-1.
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Scores and schedules for Southern Arizona high school football teams.
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The Thunderbolts took a awhile to find fourth gear, notching 21 points in the fourth quarter to drop the Dorados 30-0, September 4, 2026, Tucson, Ariz. Mica Mountain stays unbeaten at 2-0, CDO drops to 1-1.
- Mamta Popat
Atlanta Falcons running back and the second-highest paid NFL running back in league history, Bijan Robinson, returns home to Salpointe Catholic High School for his jersey retirement ceremony. His former high school coach, Dennis Bene, made a speech about Robinson’s work ethic and drive befor…
- Hannah Cree
For now, the swim teams at Vail's Mica Mountain and Cienega high schools are getting funding from council member Nikki Lee’s office to help cover the cost of increased pool fees to keep practicing at Clements Swimming Pool.
- Mac Friday
Week 2 of high school football presents a full slate of teams, both unbeaten and eager for their first wins, as Southern Arizona programs dive back into action.
Walden Grove sophomore quarterback Jace McGee passed for 294 yards and four touchdowns in his WGHS debut. McGee is our Week 1 Player of the Week.
Cast your vote now in this week’s Hometown Showdown, a contest for sports fans built around local pride, school spirit and friendly rivalries.
Pusch Ridge and Mica Mountain aim to extend their win streak during this week’s matchups.
Standings, scores and schedules for Southern Arizona high school football teams.
Arizona high school football is heating up with Desert View proving they're still a force after losing star running back Jaylee Abraham by beating Peoria Sunrise Mountain, 42-10.
The Salpointe Catholic-Marana high school football rivalry remains intense, as Salpointe won 28-7 in a rain-delayed game marked by high emotions and community support for injured Marana player Sean Roebuck Jr.
Jon Wilner: Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti has a plan to save September, but will CFP expansion produce the needed result?
A look at region standings for local teams.
This week’s 26 matchups involving Southern Arizona teams.
Salpointe Lancers earn a 28-7 win against the Marana Tigers in a varsity football game on Thursday night at Marana High School.
Greg Hansen’s notebook: Tucson’s top recruits play elsewhere, while Arizona has just two local walk-ons, reflecting a steep decline in the city’s production of college football prospects.
This week’s scores and next week’s schedules for Southern Arizona high school football teams.
Salpointe Catholic is set to host Lancer alum and Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson next Friday at a school assembly to retire his iconic No. 5 jersey.
Michael Lev column: It’s been a challenging month for the Marana Tigers. But with senior Sean Roebuck Jr. on the mend and football underway, the healing has begun.
Roughly 20 Tucson natives are on FBS rosters — and every Power 4 conference has at least one Tucsonan.
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Fans take shelter inside Marana High School's gym as an incoming storm delays the football game.
Salpointe Catholic and Marana will renew their rivalry Thursday night in Tucson when Week 1 of Southern Arizona high school football officially kicks off.
Former NFL players such as Carson Palmer, Philip Rivers and Bucky Brooks are finding new purpose coaching high school football and mentoring the next generation.
High school football returns with Salpointe Catholic visiting Marana and Walden Grove facing Sahuarita in two of Southern Arizona’s biggest rivalry games.
Arizona high school football coaches debate whether the AIA should tighten transfer rules as player movement continues to reshape programs statewide.
Pusch Ridge dominated its opener, while Catalina junior Nate Gastellum delivered an explosive performance in Week 0 of Southern Arizona high school football.
Greg Hansen’s notebook: Amphi’s remodeled football field has a sponsor-branded scoreboard, but the school found a prominent new way to honor legendary coach Vern Friedli.
Sabino’s veteran defense forced three turnovers, but offensive miscues doomed the Sabercats in a 7-0 season-opening loss to Valley Christian.