The Desert Vista Thunder (0-1) face the Basha Bears (1-1) Friday night on Yurview Arizona at 7:00 pm. Here’s what you need to know.
New Faces
Basha is led by Rich Wellbrock who is in his first year with the Bears program. Wellbrock spent the previous 7 seasons at Desert Edge where he had great success, including a state championship in 2015.
Familiar Places
Dan Hinds is back for his 16th season at Desert Vista, and is coming off a 2016 campaign that saw the Thunder finish with a 7-5 record and another postseason berth where they were knocked out in the quarterfinals by Chandler.
Players to Watch
TE James Stagg – Desert Vista
Collins has serious interest from Hawaii, BYU, and Oregon State.
DB Garrett Chavez – Desert Vista
After breaking his femur to end his junior season, Garrett Chavez is looking to end his high school career on a high note.
QB Collin Collins – Bashar
Collins has serious interest from Hawaii, BYU, and Oregon State.
DT Kyliek Baxter – Bashar
Baxter is a sophomore who is 6’4” and 305 pounds and already has Pac-12 school interest.