The season for the big schools kicks off this week and after continuing my offseason last Friday, I'll be out at games weekly once again. Starting up this thread again so people know where we'll be.
Going to the one of the big marquee showdowns in the West Valley this Friday and it'll be at Centennial HS in Peoria. I imagine I'll be parking in one of the neighborhoods close to the school and walking in because it should be a big crowd as the Coyotes host Desert Edge with Open implications (yes, in Week 1!).
Desert Edge went 8-4 last season and made the 5A quarterfinals. The Scorpions are led by junior QB Hezekiah "Budda" Millender, who passed for 3,000 yards and 35 TDs last year. His main target is UMass commit Kezion Dia-Johnson (695 yards & 7 TDs in 7 games). The line is particularly impressive with OT Jalayne Miller. The sophomore is 6-5, 320 and will anchor a line that weighs in at 280, 240, 270, and 270.
Centennial was 8-3 last year and made the Open Division. This is the 53rd year of coaching for Richard Taylor (32nd at Centennial). I expect to see a pair of senior backs for the Coyotes in Sa'Mar Turner (6.4 yards/carry) and Tony Greer. It's also a chance to see two-way players Noah Carter (DE/WR) and Kenny Worthy (CB/WR). Carter is a Washington commit and Worthy has 13 college offers.
The anticipated matchup of the night is Dia-Johnson running routes with Worthy covering him. Desert Edge will have a different look midway through the year (when transfers become eligible), but it should be a very competitive and exciting Friday night for football in Peoria.
Going to the one of the big marquee showdowns in the West Valley this Friday and it'll be at Centennial HS in Peoria. I imagine I'll be parking in one of the neighborhoods close to the school and walking in because it should be a big crowd as the Coyotes host Desert Edge with Open implications (yes, in Week 1!).
Desert Edge went 8-4 last season and made the 5A quarterfinals. The Scorpions are led by junior QB Hezekiah "Budda" Millender, who passed for 3,000 yards and 35 TDs last year. His main target is UMass commit Kezion Dia-Johnson (695 yards & 7 TDs in 7 games). The line is particularly impressive with OT Jalayne Miller. The sophomore is 6-5, 320 and will anchor a line that weighs in at 280, 240, 270, and 270.
Centennial was 8-3 last year and made the Open Division. This is the 53rd year of coaching for Richard Taylor (32nd at Centennial). I expect to see a pair of senior backs for the Coyotes in Sa'Mar Turner (6.4 yards/carry) and Tony Greer. It's also a chance to see two-way players Noah Carter (DE/WR) and Kenny Worthy (CB/WR). Carter is a Washington commit and Worthy has 13 college offers.
The anticipated matchup of the night is Dia-Johnson running routes with Worthy covering him. Desert Edge will have a different look midway through the year (when transfers become eligible), but it should be a very competitive and exciting Friday night for football in Peoria.
