The Arizona high school football Top 25 rankings for Week 3 reveal a early-season surge led by Liberty, Hamilton and Desert Mountain, whose perfect records have set the tone for a competitive start.
Week 3 Highlights
Liberty High School improved to 2‑0 with a 14‑point comeback over Utah’s Corner Canyon and now faces Highland in a pivotal Week 3 showdown.
Hamilton High School dominated Nevada’s Arbor View 44‑0, with quarterback Jax Sculley and running back Devante Roebuck turning in standout performances, and will travel to Perry next week.
Basha High School, after a 23‑17 loss to Orange Lutheran in Week 1, remains 1‑1 and is slated to meet Pinnacle, while Chandler High School bounced back from an opening defeat by beating Cathedral Catholic 42‑13, led by quarterback Will Mencl and receiver Jai Jones, and will take on Salpointe Catholic.
Centennial High School edged Servite of Anaheim 22‑14, with junior Torrin Hill posting 98 yards and a touchdown, and will square off against Mountain View (Mesa) in Week 3.
Mountain View High School (Mesa) answered with a 38‑14 victory over Pinnacle, as junior Brayden Merwin and senior Coy Bodily combined for 257 rushing yards and two touchdowns, setting up a clash with Centennial.
Desert Mountain High School continued its dominance, outscoring opponents 104‑14 and seeing quarterback Jake Pilarcek throw three touchdowns, and will meet Mountain View (Tucson) in Week 3.
Desert Edge High School showcased quarterback Blake Roskopf’s 9‑of‑11 passing night for four touchdowns in a 52‑0 win over Cienega, and will face Notre Dame Prep next week.
Brophy Prep recovered from a Week 1 loss with a 31‑19 triumph over Boulder Creek, highlighted by junior running back Eli Price’s two touchdowns, and will host Queen Creek.
Red Mountain High School secured a narrow 2‑0 win over Westwood, with quarterback Caleb Joe delivering three touchdowns, and will meet O’Connor in Week 3.
These regional and out‑of‑state matchups are already shaping the early narrative of the season, as teams like Basha and Chandler look to rebound from setbacks while the top‑ranked programs aim to stay unbeaten.
Freelance writer Dan Allison provides ongoing coverage and analysis of the Arizona high school football landscape, offering context and insight into each team’s progress.