Arizona’s “big schools” playoff brackets were unveiled Saturday morning, and they include just three Southern Arizona teams.
Salpointe Catholic , Marana and Canyon del Oro all qualified for their 16- team brackets. All three will play at home Friday.
This year’s “big schools” playoffs include Class 6A, 5A and 4A playoffs as well as an Open Division featuring the eight top-rated teams in the state. Those are: No. 1 Peoria Liberty, No. 2 Chandler Basha, No. 3 Chandler, No. 4 Chandler Hamilton, No. 5 Scottsdale Saguaro, No. 6 Peoria Centennial, No. 7 Queen Creek American Leadership Academy and No. 8 Glendale Sandra Day O’Connor.
Tucson-area schools had better luck in the small-school brackets. Sabino and Pusch Ridge Christian both made the Class 3A state playoffs; the Lions are still alive following Friday night’s 44-0 state quarterfinal victory over Round Valley. Pusch Ridge will face Mesa Eastmark in next Saturday's semifinals. In Class 2A, Tanque Verde advanced to the playoffs before losing in the first round.FRIDAYClass 6A state playoffs, first round No. 10 Gilbert Williams Field at No.
SATURDAYClass 3A state semifinalsNo. 3 Pusch Ridge Christian vs. No. 2 Mesa Eastmark at Phoenix Mountain Pointe High School, 2 p.m. Subscribe to stay connected to Tucson. A subscription helps you access more of the local stories that keep you connected to the community.
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