Hamilton (Chandler, Ariz.) at Desert Ridge (Mesa, Ariz.)Two
teams with winning streaks of over 40 games already have been beaten
this season. Hamilton, victorious in its last 43 straight, hopes to
avoid becoming the third when it travels to Desert Ridge, the second-ranked team in the state according to the
Arizona Republic.
The Huskies had to replace eight starters on both sides of the ball
this season. They have won their last two games by a combined 99-7 after
beating Mountain Pointe (Phoenix) in the opener by only 10.
Desert
Ridge probably has had this game circled since it lost to Hamilton
21-13 in last year's 5A/I state championship game. Last week, the
Jaguars were easy 48-0 winners against Highland (Gilbert). Senior
quarterback
Parker Rasmussen rushed for nearly 200 yards and accounted
for five total touchdowns.
Mitch Stephens: Hamilton 24, Desert Ridge 21
Steve Montoya: Hamilton 28, Desert Ridge 21
Stephen Spiewak: Desert Ridge 17, Hamilton 10
Kevin Askeland: Hamilton 40, Desert Ridge 20
Jamie DeMoney: Desert Ridge 27, Hamilton 17
Desert Ridge and Hamilton battled for a state title last year.
Photo by James Conrad
