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Saguaro football cancels Chaparral game due to safety concerns Original

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By Richard Obert Verified
| AZCentral | The Arizona Republic Verified
Aug. 31, 2026, 3:11 p.m. MT The team is facing a shortage of players, with only 33 on the roster after 35 transferred out following a coaching change. Saguaro plans to use the week off to heal injuries and intends to continue its season. Chaparral is now working with the Arizona Interscholastic Association to find a new opponent for this week's game.
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The Arizona Republic's high school football rankings through Aug. 31

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By Richard Obert Verified
| AZCentral | The Arizona Republic Verified
The first full week of the Arizona high school football season saw plenty of blowouts and some thrillers from Aug. 27-29.
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Vote. Top 20 Arizona high school football players, Aug. 27-29 Original

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By Richard Obert Verified
| AZCentral | The Arizona Republic Verified
Aug. 31, 2026, 10:50 a.m. MT Several high school quarterbacks had standout performances, with three passing for over 400 yards. Running back Christian Garcia of Marcos de Niza rushed for 405 yards and five touchdowns. Readers are invited to vote in our poll for the player on our list that had the best week. Here are The Republic's picks for the top 20 Arizona high school football performances for games played Aug. 27-29, 2026. Vote in our poll below for the player you think had the best overall game.
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