The 2026 Arizona high school football season is already nearly upon us as the summer heat prepares to meet Friday night lights. Best in the West has been checking in…
Best in the West 2026 Preseason: Cactus, Copper Canyon, Mountain Ridge
Arizona high school football is back and so is Best in the West! In this 2025 season-opening edition of Best in the West, Cactus looks to build off of a…
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No student at Cactus High School was born on this Earth the last time their football program didn’t make the postseason. The Cobras kicked off their 24th consecutive year in…
Nearly halfway through September, teams are learning their identity and are building towards success! This week on the Best of the West, we look into some undefeateds and some teams…
The end of the season looms upon us as playoffs begin and final bids for the postseason are made! Best in the West is taking a look at some of…
Photos by Chase Henry
Cactus dominated in every way in their 41-7 victory over long-time rival, Peoria, on Friday night. From the trickery of a 4th-and-20 Jordan Davis bomb to Nikko Boncore, four total…
A 45-year rivalry, the top thrower in the nation, a perfect record, and more. All that in this edition of Best in the West as teams reach the halfway point…
Early undefeated records are on the line and big-time battles face off on the west side this Friday night! Best in the West takes a look at a few games…