Photos: Salpointe vs. Chandler, 2019 State Open Division football playoff
The top-seeded Chandler Wolves defeated Salpointe Catholic, 24-16, in the State Open Division football championship semifinal game at Hamilton High School in Chandler on Nov. 23, 2019.
State open division championship playoffs: Salpointe at Chandler
Salpointe's Bijan Robinson (5) dives towards the end zonebut came up short after being pushed out of bounds by Chandler's defense during their Open Division semifinal game at Hamilton High School in Chandler, Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. Darryl Webb/Special for the Arizona Daily Star
State open division championship playoffs: Salpointe at Chandler
Salpointe seniors Trent StrongĂ(6) and Christian Ralls (31) hug after their 24-16 loss to Chandler during their Open Division semifinal game at Hamilton High School in Chandler, Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. Darryl Webb/Special for the Arizona Daily Star
State open division championship playoffs: Salpointe at Chandler
Salpointe's David Cordero (4) runs up the middle against the Chandler defense during their Open Division semifinal game at Hamilton High School in Chandler, Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. Darryl Webb/Special for the Arizona Daily Star
State open division championship playoffs: Salpointe at Chandler
Salpointe's defensive players Trent StrongĂ(6) and Shamon Davis (40) celebrate a fumble recovery on the second play of the game against Chandler during their Open Division semifinal game at Hamilton High School in Chandler, Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. Darryl Webb/Special for the Arizona Daily Star
State open division championship playoffs: Salpointe at Chandler
Salpointe's Bijan Robinson (5) turns the corner on Chandler's defense during their Open Division semifinal game at Hamilton High School in Chandler, Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. Darryl Webb/Special for the Arizona Daily Star
State open division championship playoffs: Salpointe at Chandler
Salpointe's Bijan Robinson (5) smiles after making a one-handed sideline catch against Chandler's defense during their Open Division semifinal game at Hamilton High School in Chandler, Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. Darryl Webb/Special for the Arizona Daily Star
State open division championship playoffs: Salpointe at Chandler
Salpointe's Bijan Robinson (5) gets wrangled by Chandler's Kyler Orr (42) during their Open Division semifinal game at Hamilton High School in Chandler, Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. Darryl Webb/Special for the Arizona Daily Star
State open division championship playoffs: Salpointe at Chandler
Salpointe quarterback Treyson Bourguet (2) gets sacked by Chandler's Brandon Buckner (54) in the fourth quarter during their Open Division semifinal game at Hamilton High School in Chandler, Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. Darryl Webb/Special for the Arizona Daily Star
State open division championship playoffs: Salpointe at Chandler
Salpointe's Bijan Robinson has a pass slip through his arms late in the game against Chandler's Malik Reed during their Open Division semifinal game at Hamilton High School in Chandler, Saturday, Nov 23, 2019.
State open division championship playoffs: Salpointe at Chandler
Salpointe's Bijan Robinson (5) reacts after dropping a pass late in the game against Chandler during their Open Division semifinal game at Hamilton High School in Chandler, Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. Darryl Webb/Special for the Arizona Daily Star
State open division championship playoffs: Salpointe at Chandler
Salpointe's Bijan Robinson (5) makes a one handed catch against Chandler's JJ Segovia (28) during their Open Division semifinal game at Hamilton High School in Chandler, Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. Darryl Webb/Special for the Arizona Daily Star
State open division championship playoffs: Salpointe at Chandler
Salpointe's Lathan RansomĂ(8) catches a touchdown pass against Chandler's Terry Byrd during their Open Division semifinal game at Hamilton High School in Chandler, Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. Darryl Webb/Special for the Arizona Daily Star
State open division championship playoffs: Salpointe at Chandler
Chandler's Daveon Hunter (4) gives a stiff arm to Salpointe's Luke Straka (32) during their Open Division semifinal game at Hamilton High School in Chandler, Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. Darryl Webb/Special for the Arizona Daily Star
State open division championship playoffs: Salpointe at Chandler
Chandler's Brandon Buckner (54) gestures after sacking Salpointe's quarterback Treyson Bourguet (2) in the fourth quarter during their Open Division semifinal game at Hamilton High School in Chandler, Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. Darryl Webb/Special for the Arizona Daily Star
State open division championship playoffs: Salpointe at Chandler
Chandler's Gunner Maldanado (13) intercepts a pass against Salpointe's Dae han ChangĂ(1) during their Open Division semifinal game at Hamilton High School in Chandler, Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. Darryl Webb/Special for the Arizona Daily Star
State open division championship playoffs: Salpointe at Chandler
Chandler's Eli Sanders (6) fumbles the ball in the fourth quarter after getting hit by Salpointe's Julian Robles (11) during their Open Division semifinal game at Hamilton High School in Chandler, Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. Darryl Webb/Special for the Arizona Daily Star
State open division championship playoffs: Salpointe at Chandler
Chandler's Eli Sanders (6) gets upended by Salpointe's Charlie Raetzman (10) during their Open Division semifinal game at Hamilton High School in Chandler, Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. Darryl Webb/Special for the Arizona Daily Star
State open division championship playoffs: Salpointe at Chandler
Chandler's Eli Sanders (6) gets upended by Salpointe's Charlie Raetzman (10) during their Open Division semifinal game at Hamilton High School in Chandler, Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. Darryl Webb/Special for the Arizona Daily Star
State open division championship playoffs: Salpointe at Chandler
Chandler's Nehemiah Magalei (58) hugs teammate Zion Magalei (43) after he recovered a fumble for a touchdown in the fourth quarter against Salpointe during their Open Division semifinal game at Hamilton High School in Chandler, Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. Darryl Webb/Special for the Arizona Daily Star
State open division championship playoffs: Salpointe at Chandler
Down 24-16 to Chandler, Salpointe's offense looks to the sideline in the closing seconds of their game during their Open Division semifinal game at Hamilton High School in Chandler, Saturday, Nov 23, 2019. Darryl Webb/Special for the Arizona Daily Star
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