Photos: Sabino routs San Tan Foothills 49-23, opening round of state 3A football playoffs
Seven seed Sabino handled the ten seed San Tan Foothills with a 49-23 win, advancing in the 3A state playoffs opener, Tucson, Ariz., November 4, 2022.
Sabino's Brit Roberson (19) dives over San Tan Foothills' Elijah Perez (8) ending his run-after-catch with a touchdown in the second quarter in their opening round game of the state 3A football playoffs at Sabino High School, Tucson, Ariz., November 4, 2022.
Sabino's Devon Waxwood (12) bats the ball away from San Tan Foothills' Jaiden Pacheco (5) but gets called for pass interference in the first quarter in their opening round game of the state 3A football playoffs at Sabino High School, Tucson, Ariz., November 4, 2022.
Sabino's quarterback Cameron Hackworth (1) has his hair flying as he throws to his receivers in the team's pre-game workout before their playoff game against San Tan Foothills in the opening round of the state 3A football playoffs at Sabino High School, Tucson, Ariz., November 4, 2022.
Sabino's Shamar Berryhill (4) gets clear of San Tan Foothills' Eugenio Sandoval (4) to reel in a bomb and score early in the first quarter in their opening round game of the state 3A football playoffs at Sabino High School, Tucson, Ariz., November 4, 2022.
Sabino's Mason Cade (8) batters his way up the middle on a carry against San Tan Foothills in the first quarter in their opening round game of the state 3A football playoffs at Sabino High School, Tucson, Ariz., November 4, 2022.
Sabino's Dominik Wayne-Parsons (9) dumps San Tan Foothills' Elijah Fields (88) after Jos catch in the first quarter in their opening round game of the state 3A football playoffs at Sabino High School, Tucson, Ariz., November 4, 2022.
Sabino's Mason Cade (8) picks his way through San Tan Foothills' Jaiden Pacheco (5), bottom, and Dallas Samuelu (34) for a gain in the third quarter in their opening round game of the state 3A football playoffs at Sabino High School, Tucson, Ariz., November 4, 2022.
Sabino's Cameron Hackworth (1) manages to shot putt a pass into empty space in the arms of San Tan Foothills' Roy Kimble Martin (66) to avoid the sack the second quarter in their opening round game of the state 3A football playoffs at Sabino High School, Tucson, Ariz., November 4, 2022.
Sabino's Francisco Contreras (58), left and David Cordova II (3) team up to shut down San Tan Foothills' Colton Hoffman (18) on a carry in the second quarter in their opening round game of the state 3A football playoffs at Sabino High School, Tucson, Ariz., November 4, 2022.
Sabino's Jeremy Gigstad (81) high-steps his way out of the reach of San Tan Foothills' Dallas Samuelu (34) following his catch in the opening round game of the state 3A football playoffs at Sabino High School, Tucson, Ariz., November 4, 2022.
Sabino's Devon Waxwood (12) pushes out of the hands of San Tan Foothills' Gabe Fuentes (50) on a third quarter punt return in their state 3A football playoff game at Sabino High School, Tucson, Ariz., November 4, 2022.
Sabino's Andres Baca (2) tears out the grip of San Tan Foothills' Emilio Soto (6) on his way to the end zone in the third quarter in their opening round game of the state 3A football playoffs at Sabino High School, Tucson, Ariz., November 4, 2022.
Sabino's Jack Hammond (64) puts pressure on San Tan Foothills' Chris Speck (14) and his pass attempt in the third quarter in their opening round game of the state 3A football playoffs at Sabino High School, Tucson, Ariz., November 4, 2022.
Cris Contreras and his Pokémon Charizard costume is the first of the students in the LitterBox, the student section at Sabino High School for the Sabercats game against San Tan Foothill in the opening round game of the state 3A football playoffs at Sabino High School, Tucson, Ariz., November 4, 2022.
Sabino's Mason Cade (8) sports a tape over his mouth to start the third quarter against San Tan Foothills in their opening round game of the state 3A football playoffs at Sabino High School, Tucson, Ariz., November 4, 2022. Cade was assessed an unsportsmanlike penalty at the close of the second quarter.
Kelly Presnell
Photojournalist
Finals from around Southern Arizona, as well as state tournament scores.
Sabino cruises to victory to open the first round of the Class 3A playoffs, after stellar performances by quarterback Cameron Hackworth and running backs Mason Cade and Andres Baca.
The Hawks' season ended Friday night with a 32-0 loss to Morenci in the first round of the Class 2A state playoffs.