Arizona P25 Rankings Update: Week 8

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Week 8: top 25

Rank	School	Classification	Record
1	Hamilton	6A	(21-3)
2	Nogales	5A	(26-2)
3	Horizon	5A	(22-4)
4	Mountain Ridge	6A	(18-6)
5	Alhambra	6A	(26-1)
6	Chaparral	6A	(14-12)
7	Red Mountain	6A	(17-8)
8	Brophy	6A	(14-11)
9	Higley	5A	(20-5)
10	Tucson	6A	(18-7)
11	Sandra Day O'Connor	6A	(18-8)
12	Chandler	6A	(21-6)
13	Canyon View	5A	(18-6)
14	Sunrise Mountain	5A	(23-4)
15	Millennium	5A	(22-5)
16	Corona Del Sol	6A	(13-12)
17	Queen Creek	6A	(17-4)
18	Perry	6A	(13-12)
19	Basha	6A	(15-10)
20	Canyon Del Oro	4A	(19-7)
21	Poston Butte	4A	(25-2)
22	Mesquite	4A	(19-8-1)
23	Verrado	4A	(20-5)
24	Desert Mountain	5A	(17-8)
25	Desert Vista	6A	(15-12)

 

Playoff Picture

Chaparral travels to Mountain Ridge in their final regular season matchup for a chance to have sole possession of the 6A Desert Valley Region. The Firebirds did not get off to the start that they would've hoped for at the beginning of this season, but they've stayed the course while playing one of the toughest schedules in the state and have earned their spot back in our top 10. Day in and day out this team has a solid team on the opposite end of them, and their losses have come in tough fashion. This is a team that has been through it, and with skilled veterans and Andrew Carroll back on the mound, this is a state title contending team. 

 

Red Mountain was in a similar spot as Chaparral early this season, taking some losses they would not typically take, and dealing with injuries to key players. But this group has plugged away, and gotten back on track at the time of the year when that is most necessary. They've cruised through their region, and with one more win at home vs Mesa, Red Mountain will be in sole possession of the 6A East Valley Region. 

 

Hamilton remains the clear favorite state-wide in the highest division. They have been tested of late, and shown that they are beatable, but by taking down some of the top teams in the state with ease over the last couple weeks, the Huskies stay in the #1 spot for the entire season. 

 

Corona Del Sol and Queen Creek remain knotted up in the #1 spot of the 6A Central Region. These two teams split with each other in their regular season series, giving Queen Creek the tie-breaker with the higher conference rank. But Monday's matchups can decide who takes this region. Corona dealt with their struggles early, and have revived their season with a chance to roll into the playoffs with some big wins under their belt and some confidence. 

 

Canyon Del Oro has moved into the #1 spot in our rankings among 4A programs. The Dorados losses have come to some of the top teams in the state, also to teams in higher divisions. They got their revenge on rival Salpointe Catholic this past week, with a big emotional win that can help carry them through their playoff run. CDO has options on the mound and are led by upperclassmen who have been there and done that. Look for CDO deep in the 4A playoffs. 

 

Verrado, Millennium, and Canyon View have been trading blows all year, with the region championship on the line tonight at Verrado. Millennium will travel to Verrado tonight to crown the 5A Desert West Region Champion. When these teams matchup, you're guaranteed an emotional bout, and tonight could be a look into what we see over the next couple weeks in the 5A post-season. 

 

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