Red Mountains’ Improbable Championship Journey
Against all odds, the No. 12 ranked Red Mountain Mountain Lions will play the No. 3 ranked Saguaro Sabercats for the 6A Divisional title.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The Mountain Lions (7-6) pulled off an incredible upset last week as they defeated No. 1 ranked Brophy Prep 36-35. Despite finishing 4-6 in the regular season, they knew the playoffs were an entirely different atmosphere where anything could happen.
Isaiah Savoie takes it in for 36-35 overtime win over No. 1 Brophy and No.12 Red Mountain is headed to the 6A championship pic.twitter.com/ExZB7CgiKe
— Richard Obert (@azc_obert) November 25, 2023
Despite pulling off one of the biggest upsets of the year, the team is making sure to stay focused and not let the stakes of the game get to their heads.
“We aren’t really looking at the week any different. It’s another game for us,” junior nickel/outside linebacker Jacob Redwing said. “We’re still going to practice how we always have and study film like we always have.”
They now have an opportunity to pull off another upset and take home the 6A championship as the No. 12 seed.
“We are extremely grateful as a team to have the opportunity to play for a state championship,” Red Mountain defensive end Seth Barron said.
When/Where To Tune In
The game will be played on Saturday, Dec. 2 @ noon at Arizona State University’s Mountain America Stadium.
Look fwd to heading back to Mountain America Stadium @ASUFootball on Saturday, Dec-2 at 12pm w/ @ZakHill10 and @saguarofootball for AIA 6A State Championship.
Was special to get to see @CoachMohns @ASTATE_8 @_JavenJacobs & @CannenSiegel today. #SagU #Family pic.twitter.com/14lOJRLhan
— Matt Harris (@Harris_MatthewJ) November 28, 2023
Saguaros’ Dominant Playoff Run
The Sabercats (8-5) are averaging 47.6 points a game in their three playoff matchups this month. The team is coming off dominating victories and hitting on all cylinders.
“Our whole team has been dialed in at practice. We are playing complementary football and as of right now, we can’t be stopped. This is nothing new for us,” Saguaro junior offensive lineman Peyton Clemons said.
Congratulations 6A Semifinal Players of the Game– @saguarofootball @Saguaro_HS Offensive Line!! @SaguaroSUSD @MBBSaguaro @saguaro_xc_tf @SaguaroBaseball @SHS_AT pic.twitter.com/hbZgQAkZGR
— Varsity Sports Show (@VarsityShow) November 26, 2023
Despite facing one of the toughest schedules in the nation, the Sabercats stayed determined and focused to get to this point.
Saguaro senior running back Jaedon Matthews has dominated all season long, totaling over 1000 yards and 18 touchdowns in just 12 games. Matthews is ready to put it all on the line in his final career high school game.
“I have immense love for my team and we are prepared for an all-out battle for the championship,” Matthews said.
This game has been blown wide open, with Sabercats running back Jaedon Matthews scoring his 3rd touchdown of the game, PAT is good.
Saguaro, 35, Perry, 16. pic.twitter.com/26P4ZhSZu9
— Dylan Ackermann (@DylanAck10) November 18, 2023
Both teams are completely focused and know what is at stake here. This is one of those matchups that you will not want to miss, as only one team will be crowned 6A champion on Saturday.
