Heading out to Laveen tonight to see a pair of experienced coaches in their first year with new programs. The transition has gone well for both as they are meeting for a region title. It’s Mountain View and Cesar Chavez.

Mountain View (7-1) is scoring 51 points per game. It’s a balanced offense for the Toros that averages more than 200 yards passing with Brady Goodman (28 TDs, 3 INTs) and 200 yards rushing led by Reese Bodily (804 yards). The Toros are led by Andy Litten, who has coached with Marana and Horizon.

Cesar Chavez (6-2) has scored more than 40 points four times this year. Sophomore Pharis Jenkins is coming off a 200-yard game against Mesa. Another sophomore, Mason Penrod, has 13 TD passes for the Champions. Cesar Chavez is led by alum Chandler Hovik, who coached previously with Central.

Chavez won just 3 games last season and has already doubled its total. Mountain View could have a shot to make the Open with a win as the Toros close with Red Mountain. Which team will be putting up a region championship banner in the gym? I’ll be on hand to find out!