No. 11 Walden Grove (4-2) at No. 1 Mica Mountain (6-0)
Mica Mountain's Brenton Baker gets off the throw under pressure against Canyon del Oro in the second quarter of their game on Sept. 4, 2026.
Location: 10800 E. Valencia Road
Notable: Friday marks the fourth time the Red Wolves and Thunderbolts will meet on the gridiron. Mica Mountain remains one of two undefeated teams in Southern Arizona, reaching its third 6-0 start in its fifth season playing varsity opponents. Walden Grove has won three straight, most recently a tight 24-19 tilt over Sahuaro. Both teams have battled some jostling at the quarterback position. Mica Mountain has incorporated a three-quarterback system, while Walden Grove has navigated injuries and the transfer window, playing three quarterbacks through the first six weeks. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Mica Mountain.
No. 21 Tucson (5-1) at Canyon del Oro (3-3)
Canyon del Oro's head coach Scott McKee listens in on the post-game discussion following the Dorado’s shutout 30-0 loss on the road to Mica Mountain on Sept. 4, 2026.
Location: 25 W. Calle Concordia
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Notable: The Badgers and Dorados meet in a key 5A Sonoran clash with significant region implications. Tucson is 3-0 in region play with wins over both Casa Grande schools and Sierra Vista Buena, while the Dorados are 1-2 after losses to Marana and Ironwood Ridge. After Tucson’s win over Buena and Marana’s loss to the Colts, the region is fully up for grabs with four weeks remaining.
Mac is the Arizona Daily Star's Community Sports Reporter. Reach him via email at mfriday@tucson.com
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