The Saguaro Sabercats defeated the Red Mountain Mountain Lions 40-20 in Saturday’s championship game.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Saguaro’s Dominant Run
Saguaro (9-5) entered the 6A playoffs as the No. 3 seed and did not have much trouble at all in their four playoff contests. The team scored over 40 points in each game and proved to be the most dominant squad in the bracket.
Senior quarterback Mason Bray’s first season starting with the team was a success, to say the least. Bray threw for 210 yards and three touchdowns in his final game for the Sabercats.
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Saguaro QB Mason Bray
Bray had a near perfect performance going 20-22 passing with 210 yards and 3 TD’s. pic.twitter.com/1W3ZDTzIVu
— Peter Clark (@5StarPete) December 2, 2023
Sabercats junior offensive lineman Peyton Clemons stated that they simply could not be stopped earlier this week, and that was more than evident in this game.
Red Mountain Falls Short
Despite the loss, Red Mountain (7-7) undeniably had an incredible season and playoff run as the No. 12 seed.
The team defeated No. 1 seed Brophy Prep to advance to the title game. They made a statement this season and will not be slept on as a contender in the future.
Red Mountain, 6A runner-ups. pic.twitter.com/aoIVl3e2Nd
— Logan Stanley (@LSscribe) December 2, 2023
Zak Hill’s First Year As Head Coach
Former Arizona State University and Boise State assistant coach Zak Hill was named Saguaro’s head coach at the start of 2023. Hill brought that college experience to the Sabercats and it resulted in success. The coach now holds a state championship in his very first season with the team.
There were a lot of expectations for Zak Hill in his first year at the helm of Saguaro.
Here’s his postgame interview with @azcsports after beating Red Mountain 40-20 in the 6A final: pic.twitter.com/xmUhR76Loh
— Logan Stanley (@LSscribe) December 3, 2023
The Sabercats have been a dominant force for quite some time and proved to still be that this season.
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Saleh Awwad is a writer/reporter covering Phoenix High School Sports and more for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on X via @SalehAwwad_
