In a thrilling display of high school football, Mica Mountain triumphed over Yuma Gila Ridge with a score of 31-3, earning a place in the 4A State Championship game. This victory was part of the series of semifinals held on Friday, November 28, where teams battled for a chance to compete for the state title.
The semifinals saw several exciting matchups across different divisions. In the 6A State Semifinals, Queen Creek Casteel defeated Salpointe Catholic 37-28, while Peoria Centennial bested ALA-Queen Creek 35-23. Meanwhile, in the 5A division, Scottsdale Desert Mountain narrowly edged Scottsdale Horizon with a score of 20-17, and Buckeye Canyon View overcame ALA-Gilbert North 34-24.
The 4A semifinals also featured Phoenix Arcadia, who secured a win against Waddell ALA-West Foothills with a score of 21-12, setting the stage for a championship clash with Mica Mountain. The championship game is scheduled to take place at Arizona State University in Tempe.
This weekend, additional semifinals are lined up, including a highly anticipated matchup between Chandler Hamilton and Chandler, as well as Chandler Basha facing Peoria Liberty. Both games promise to be competitive as teams vie for their chance to advance to the state finals.
As the high school football season reaches its climax, fans are eager to see which teams will emerge victorious and take home the coveted state titles. With Mica Mountain”s impressive performance, they will undoubtedly be a team to watch in the upcoming championship match.
