Head Football Coach - Horizon High School
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Practicing on Thanksgiving is something special that you will never forget. Take time to enjoy the day with family and friends.
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Honored to be invited to the @BJMedia1 awards and support Arizona’s amazing high school athletes. Grateful to share the night with my number one supporter. @hzfbfamily @therealbeadle @PVUSDATHLETICS
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Thank you to these young men for allowing me to be a part of their successes. They took an 0-6 season a year ago and turned it into a 6-1 record. PROUD COACH!!!
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Here’s our boys being recognized as one of the top 8 teams in the state. Stay humble, stay positive, and be proud. @hzfbfamily
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What another blessing to be practicing on this day. Enjoy the day with your family and friends. @litten_andy @Sub0_Athletics @WClay99 @contratto97
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Grateful to wake up this morning reflecting on an incredible season. So proud of our boys, coaches, admin, and community who made it all possible. Proud ball coach today! @hzfbfamily @PVUSDATHLETICS @HHSathleticsAZ @HHShuskynation
Go ‘skies!
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What a special moment that these boys will remember for the rest of their lives.
5A State Champions!! @hzfbfamily @pvschools @HHSathleticsAZ @HHShuskynation @litten_andy @CoachDitmore So proud of the players, coaches, school community & fans! Go Huskies!!!!
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“A leader must be calm, but not robotic. They must be confident, but never cocky. A leader must be brave, but not foolhardy. They must have a competitive spirit, but be a gracious loser." -These boys represent the quote above and more. @landon_smithh11 @DylanMurray81
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Incredibly honored to have coached these young men. Go be great! @JacksonMurray87 @Mack_Mulhern @Ryker_Floyd
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Waking up this morning really proud of these young men for being committed to each other and their community to make this happen!
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Being invited to @Bodie_Zamorano @GiraudJake baptism today meant more to me than any win on the field. Moments like this remind me it’s about more than just football—it’s about family and the relationships we build!
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Last night was a tough one, but our boys fought with everything they had. I couldn’t be more proud to stand beside them on the sidelines. It’s an honor to coach a group that never gives up. We are going to keep swinging! @hzfbfamily @PVUSDATHLETICS
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20 years later, back with my freshman HC who made a lasting impact on my journey. Football has given me more than just memories; it’s shaped who I am today. #footballlife
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So proud of how these young men handled business today. 3-0 in pool play and excited to continue our journey here in San Diego. @hzfbfamily @PVUSDATHLETICS
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These Huskies are dedicated to supporting their community. Grateful for these young men today. @hzfbfamily @PVUSDATHLETICS @pvschools @HHShuskynation
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Had to come out and watch one of H Town’s biggest supporters. Nice job tonight Drew. @hzfbfamily @HHSathleticsAZ
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OL Lunch. Treating these young men knowing they play a crucial and sometimes under appreciated role in football. Thank you to our supporters who helped set this up. @hzfbfamily @WClay99 @VaughanCoach
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Helluva way to end a tough week! Proud of these young men for showing their character when adversity hit. @MtRidgeFootball @mrhs_athletics @DvusdA
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They played with heart. Proud coach.
Final: Horizon @hzfbfamily 48
Canyon View @CVjagsfootball 8
Horizon 1-0!!!!!
@CoachDitmore @D_Anderson_2 @ValentinoCoach @JaysonHagerty @WClay99 @azc_obert @AZHSFB @AZPreps365 @gridironarizona @HHSathleticsAZ @PrepRedzoneAZ @HsfbArizona @PeteKnow_ @jaseashley15 @JPartridge0
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Mentals are a huge part of being a student athlete. Very fortunate to have Coach Schmitt come speak to our freshman and give guidance on how to become better human beings.
#betweenthelines
@gavinlutman18 @DvusdA @MtRidgeFootball @DrFinchDVUSD
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Put them ‘skies up! Shout out to @VanceMillerAZ and Mesquite HS for hosting a fun and competitive event.
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Lost a tough one tonight vs a darn good Saguaro JV 21-40. Not the outcome we wanted but I’m very proud of the way we battled through the entire game. We wake up tomorrow and get better.
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Shout out to our team captains to lead the way for 2024 @beau_caliendo @jaseashley15 @JacksonMurray87 @jax_markovich @MatteoJohnson58 @EthanBrennan25 @hzfbfamily
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We still love our boys and everything they’ve accomplished this year. The journey continues, with incredible support behind us. Gotta keep swinging!
@hzfbfamily
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Offensive scout team players of the week getting some donuts for their hard work. We appreciate you!
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Great team camp for our boys! They made it special.
2024 Horizon Shadow Pines football camp #skiesup
#LetsGo
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Thank you seniors for a great year both on the field and seeing you everyday in the classroom. Doors always open! Go be great humans.
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Beautiful day for some football. Shout out to the @Junior_Huskies community for representing!
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Great university academically and athletically. Enjoy the east coast my man! Your Horizon community is excited to see you go do great things.
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Great quote from a coach I worked under. “Wins and losses come and go but relationships last forever.” Got the old JV squad back together. @FloydKanyon @Calvin_Curtiss1 @willmobley11 @KadenCox2006
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Freshman out here putting the work in early! Excited about this group. Great kids, great families, and some great men to lead them.
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Man… these guys. Our first group of seniors that have helped us set the foundation. We are humbled to coach you every day.
Special morning watching the Seniors be carried off the field by their teammates after their last regular season practice. They have carried us this whole season. Tremendous group of athletes with high-character and unwavering commitment to each other. It’s been an absolute honor to coach them. #RollRidge
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Ending the year once again with some great some great young men. I’m excited to see you where life takes you @NoahAnderson27
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All 3 classes getting after it today! @MtRidgeFootball @gavinlutman18
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Finally got a chance to celebrate with these guys learning how to be great young men. Proud of your hard work this season. #sunriseaztecs @PVUSDATHLETICS @pvschools @NoahAnderson27
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Horizon front office staff supporting the boys today! @HHShuskynation @HHSathleticsAZ @PVUSDATHLETICS @pvschools @hzfbfamily
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No stress, just pure joy. A great reminder of what the game is really about! @PVUSDATHLETICS @pvschools @hzfbfamily @DesertShadowsMS
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For those who know Dena Anderson know she’s one of the best! @HHShuskynation @HHSathleticsAZ @PVUSDATHLETICS
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Proud of these three right here on being recognized at the Ed Doherty event. @PodwikaPalmer @beau_caliendo @furniss_tyler @hzfbfamily
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We had some ups and downs tonight but again these guys found a way to get another win. Lots to learn from and get better. Proud coach tonight!W 36-14 | 5-0
Congrats to the JV Horizon Huskies! They defeated a tough Gilbert team 36-14 tonight to improve to 5-0. Great job! Go Huskies! 🎲 🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲 @gridironarizona @hzfbfamily @HorizonFootball @HHSathleticsAZ @PVUSDATHLETICS @CoachDitmore @Sub0_Athletics @Bjwhitener47
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Looking for a great leader. This is an important one to me because I was given this opportunity 6 years ago to get back into coaching.
Horizon is looking for an organized and energetic freshman head coach. This will be a paid position with potential teaching opportunities available. Either DM @CoachDitmore or email him at tysonditmore@gmail.com if interested.
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Best in the business! Dena is such a humble leader. We love going to work for her each day. Well deserved! @HHSathleticsAZ @PVUSDATHLETICS
Congratulations to Horizon High School's Dena Anderson for being awarded the @AIAAA_online 5A Athletic Director of the Year! #PVSchools #PVExcellence
To read more, visit pvschools.net/our-district/n…
@HHShuskynation @HHSathleticsAZ @AZPreps365
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Battled through a short week and got the job done. Great work young men. W 54-0
Congrats to our Jv and Freshman teams with great wins vs Apollo High School! Jv won 54-0 and the Freshman won 62-18. Go Huskies! @PVUSDATHLETICS @HHSathleticsAZ @HorizonFootball @hzfbfamily @CoachDitmore @gavinlutman18 @Bjwhitener47 @Sub0_Athletics @CoachOlmstead @Coach_Hickem
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All smiles tonight. We overcame some adversity and the boys responded when they needed to. Love these guys!!! 6-1 with 1 more to go. 44-36 W
Congrats to the Horizon Junior Varsity team gutting out a tough win at home against Campo Verde 44-36. The JV is now 6-1 on the season, and play Notre Dame Prep at home next week to finish the season. Great work! Go Huskies! @PVUSDATHLETICS @hzfbfamily @HHSathleticsAZ
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Phenomenal leadership, amazing passion for the game, and one of the most competitive human beings I’ve been around. Well deserved @litten_andy
We saved the best for last, of course.
Presented by Fiesta Bowl Charities, the @az_nff Earl Putman Coach of the Year goes to first-year @horizongridiron Head Coach @litten_andy!
In his first year Litten won the 5A State Championship. Congrats!🏆
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Love going to work everyday with our boys, coaches, administrators, and community members!
Horizon football coach Tyson Ditmore, QB Jase Ashley and RB Johnny Lissitt azcentral.com/videos/sports/…
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Big time JV dub tonight. Congrats boys! Great leaders at the helm @CoachZelaya3 @JaysonHagerty
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Nice start to pool play at our 7s this weekend. 4-0 heading into the tourney. @HorizonFootball @hzfbfamily @litten_andy
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Congrats Kyle 🫡
Lewis named one of 12 Semifinalists for the @lombardi_award 👏👏👏
→ goarmywestpoint.com/news/202…
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Guy has nothing but heart and determination. Love to see you back Jett!
#9STRONG
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20 minute mark @hzfbfamily @litten_andy getting some love. Happy to see the hard work these boys putting in come together. Stay locked in!
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Not only a great leader but just made play after play today. So grateful to have a guy like @jaseashley15 behind the helm for us.
Had a great time competing at Mesquite today! Excited to keep learning and getting better as we start up spring ball! @CoachDitmore @VaughanCoach @D_Anderson_2 @B_Dbl_P @hzfbfamily @slingitqb
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Excited for this group to come in. Lots of great young men and families on this team.
Our 14U team played their final game on Saturday and gathered for their last “Huskies on three” chant as Jr. Husky players. These 8th graders have been a joy to coach over the past few years and we wish them the very best on the next chapter, as they transition to high school.
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All these guys are special. Have fun tonight and thank you for letting us be involved in your lives.
We’ve watched them grow into the young men that they are today and today we celebrate their journey. Husky Nation ❤️ for our seniors class of 2022 #horizonfootball #huskygridiron #gohuskies #huskynation #hhs @HorizonFootball @PVUSDATHLETICS @HHSathleticsAZ
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Big time QB coming that way! Congrats @jaseashley15
Welcome to the Herd, @jaseashley15 !
🐎 | Jase Ashley
🏈 | Quarterback
🟣 | Horizon HS
🟡 | Scottsdale, AZ
#Rarebreed #Mustangs
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Big day for this young man! Words can’t express how proud your family, coaches, teammates, and community are to be at your side in this journey.
Beyond excited to share that after a conversation with @coachawrightAFA I have received an offer to play at the prestigious Air Force Academy! Thank you to all the coaches who have helped me so far.
@CoachAlexMeans @CoachDitmore
@VaughanCoach @WClay99 @silverbackdela @laryea_simon @hzfbfamily @JUSTCHILLY @BrandonHuffman
@BlairAngulo @litten_andy
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These guys getting the job done again. Congrats to our freshman for another W @bbennett12 @hzfbfamily @PVUSDATHLETICS
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Can’t wait to get that ST runnin!
It’s almost that time of the year!!!
@CoachDitmore @laryea_simon @steverausch17 @hzfbfamily @CoachZelaya3 @D_Anderson_2 @gridironarizona
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Go get it @FloydKanyon
Kenny Dillingham said there is a “very reasonable chance” that punter Kanyon Floyd (@FloydKanyon) will be ASU’s lone true freshman starter. Floyd has been the most consistent of the specialists in camp, per Dillingham.
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Love having a guy like this in charge. He is a great person, great leader, and makes plays.
Great team win last night. 48-8 Vs Canyon View. Just the start…@azc_obert
17-24 255 yards - 3 TDs 71%
7 rushes for 72 yards TD
@hzfbfamily @CoachDitmore @VaughanCoach @WClay99 @ValentinoCoach @gridironarizona @CodyTCameron @JUSTCHILLY @KevinMcCabe987 @therealbeadle @TrentonLuera14
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Flips the field for us constantly. You can hear the boom in his kicks. Gets his hat dirty in on tackles too. Love his mindset.
Tuff loss in a close game against pinnacle. Here is some film @CoachDitmore @HorizonFootball @steverausch17 @laryea_simon @PVUSDATHLETICS @hzfbfamily
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I’m so happy for this guy. Did everything the right way. Class act Smitty! Makes me one happy guy to see you enjoy some bling for all the hard work you’ve put in.
Amazing Season from this whole team! Proud of the steps we took to be able to become a championship caliber team. Stoked that we could end the season with some hardware💍🏆‼️ @hzfbfamily @litten_andy @CoachDitmore @HHSathleticsAZ
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Boom! @gross_grady getting it done. Dude is a weapon.
48 yard field goal? Yeah my guy smoked it! Go Huskies!! @gross_grady @hzfbfamily @gridironarizona @HHSathleticsAZ @PVUSDATHLETICS @AZHSFB
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Cannot wait for Jase to get started this season. We are very humbled to have a leader and ball player like him coming back.
2025 QB 6’1 190
Horizon High School (AZ)
4.62 40
10’3 Broad
62% Completion
21 Total TDs
@hzfbfamily @CoachDitmore @VaughanCoach @WClay99 @slingitqb @TrentonLuera14
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New Battle gear coming in clean.
Look good, feel good, play good. Pretty sweet look coming for our 7's uniforms. Go Huskies! @bravoAZbattle44 @HHSathleticsAZ @hzfbfamily @HorizonFootball @BattleCEO @gridironarizona @AZHSFB @CoachDitmore @Sub0_Athletics @WClay99
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Always bringing the hit stick! Congrats @alec_eckholm that safety room was a blast with some great young men.
After a great visit I am committed to @Northwoodfball! @litten_andy @CoachDitmore @CoachJ_Sweeney @Sub0_Athletics #Ernk4L
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It was a pleasure to be a small part of your successes both as a young man and as a student athlete @TheCole_Linyard thank you for being you man!
It was a hell of a ride @TheCole_Linyard From flag to Pop Warner to High School. Lots of love to so many people along the way! @futurecoach1 @Sub0_Athletics @AceJustin1 @warriner_nettie @azdolphinsfb @CoachDitmore @TysonSilva17 @briantrigueros1 @mj11wiggins Mike Metzler
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These young men!!! Overcame a lot in the last year. Beyond proud of how you handled this! 35-12 W
Awesome job by our JV team tonight beating Sunrise Mountain 35-12! Go Huskies!!! @hzfbfamily @HHShuskynation @HHSathleticsAZ @PVUSDATHLETICS
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JV coming out with another victory. They love playing the game no matter what night it’s on. A bunch of selfless dudes playing for each other. @CoachZelaya3 @JaysonHagerty @ValentinoCoach @PVUSDATHLETICS
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Young Klop is going to be a great ball player for us in the future. Great pedigree of family athletes and is a young man of character.
Had a great run with @hzfbfamily in the SDSU tournament. Here are a few of my highlights!! @CoachDitmore @VaughanCoach @ValentinoCoach @BJMedia1
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Dude is just a dude! Mindset is everything! #9strong
Jett Weinstein lost his leg after the crash but said he cannot wait to get back to snowboarding. 12news.com/article/news/loca…
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Shout out to our freshman getting the W last night 28-7. We are excited about this group continuing to be great humans @bbennett12 @hzfbfamily
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Putting others first. Selfless young man. You are appreciated.
Have a #RealConvo with someone your age about thoughts of suicide. Teens & adults concerned for a teen can call/text @602248TEEN, 24/7. teenlife.org
#SuicidePreventionMonth #MessageOfHope
@hzfbfamily @CoachDitmore @PVUSDATHLETICS
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“Understand what football teaches you.” Very fortunate to have been apart of this mans program growing up. 8 district titles and 6 state championships under his belt. His message at the end says it all (1:24 mark). @LCHSFOOTBALL @kameronm01
𝘼𝙜𝙜𝙞𝙚 𝙃𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙋𝙤𝙙𝙘𝙖𝙨𝙩🎙
𝒞𝑜𝓂𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝐹𝓇𝒾𝒹𝒶𝓎 ...
Episode 2️⃣3️⃣ 🔜
@NMStateAggies HOF member (‘02) and local HS coaching legend Jim Miller joins us!
𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐖 ⬇️⬇️
#AggieUp
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Quick feet, extends his hands well but more importantly Matteo is continuing to be a leader on our team.
Had a great time competing at the Gotta Believe Big Man Competition
@CoachDitmore @WClay99 @hzfbfamily @HorizonFootball @PVUSDATHLETICS @gridironarizona @VaughanCoach
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So proud of your hard work @tnoot_23 keep being a humble leader. Love to see you and your fellow Skies fly around this year and making some noise.
After a great phone call with @McElroy26, I am so excited and honored to receive my first offer from @BethelRoyalsFB! Thank you to everyone who has helped me along the way, feeling extremely blessed! @litten_andy @CoachDitmore @Sub0_Athletics @hzfbfamily @CodyTCameron @azc_obert
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Another great week for this young man.
Week 2 vs Marana Mt View
Stats
1 ret 78 yards 1 td
4 rec 52 yards
1 rush 12 yards
@CoachDitmore @hzfbfamily @VaughanCoach @ValentinoCoach @WClay99 @laryea_simon @JUSTCHILLY @gridironarizona @KevinMcCabe987 @Sub0_Athletics
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This one got me grinned up! Keep the great things coming amigo. Leadership and determination keep you rolling.
After a great conversation with @MarcusAdams_51, I am excited to announce that I received my first offer to play at Wabash University . @CoachDitmore @WClay99 @HorizonFootball @hzfbfamily @WabashFB @gridironarizona @VaughanCoach @laryea_simon @JUSTCHILLY
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Long 6’1 frame and finds himself in every video clip. Can cover, can tackle, and is an incredible human being. Love to see you having fun!
Great win last night 20-7
Week 6 Highlights
2 ints
13 total tackles
@CoachDitmore
@VaughanCoach @WClay99
@Coach_silvrback @laryea_simon @hzfbfamily @D_Anderson_2
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Jake is a playmaker. We are excited to see him in full effect this fall! Great stuff big dawg!
Had an awesome time competing at the mesquite 7s on Saturday!! @VaughanCoach @CoachDitmore @hzfbfamily #7on7
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Palmer had such a great night. Proud of him coming through in the clutch a few times.
Starting off 3-0. Going 100% on all kicks including 4/4 on field goals. Adding 8 touchbacks. @CoachDitmore @steverausch17 @laryea_simon @gridironarizona @hzfbfamily @HHSathleticsAZ @HorizonFootball @PVUSDATHLETICS
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One of the best and is a mentor to me. Class act! @CoachEndersRMHS
Red Mountain coach @CoachEndersRMHS brought his entire team on to the field after the unsportsmanlike conduct penalty and made them take a knee. He called a timeout to do this. That’s a good football coach right there
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Great player, even better person, and comes from an awesome family. Brings his lunch pale to work everyday type of dude.
Had a great time at the @gottabelieveac Big Man Competition. Always love to compete and get better!!
@CoachDitmore
@VaughanCoach @WClay99 @silverbackdela @laryea_simon @hzfbfamily @PeteKnow_
@JUSTCHILLY @BrandonHuffman
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My man helping us push the limits last year. Appreciate you @gross_grady
5A touchbacks:
1. Grady Gross (HOR) - 78
2. Michael Ortiz (SAG) - 41
3. Carson Fiske (SALP) - 39
4. Easton Black (SUNRISE) - 37
5. Travis Rich (IR) - 32
6. Kyle Cunanan (SLOPE) - 31
7. Mike Vasquez (SUNSIDE) - 29
8. Logan Foster (CS) - 26
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Game 6 Highlights
Stats
1 TD
6 Takles
1 TFL
@CoachDitmore
@VaughanCoach @WClay99
@Coach_silvrback @laryea_simon @hzfbfamily @PeteKnow_
@JUSTCHILLY @BrandonHuffman
@CSUFootball @CoachChuka
@CoachBanks13
@azc_obert @btrain92
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Big dogs getting after it!!! Love to see it.
Had a great time at the @gottabelieveac Passing tournament and big man. The big guys showed out at the big man challenge and our guys finished 2nd in the passing tournament. Nice to see guys out there getting better and competing. @PVUSDATHLETICS @hzfbfamily @HorizonFootball
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My man! Proud of you @Brogen_mathis Love to see you get an opportunity to continue your path.
Truly honoured and excited to announce my commitment to the University of Jamestown. Big thank you to @Coach_Mistro for the opportunity. Thank you to @CoachDitmore and @gavinlutman18 for helping me become the player I am. @MauriLeBlanc @CoachPerrone
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So proud of how you took the reins after pool play and led your team with positive energy!
Had a great time competing at NAU 7s. Proud of how we competed making it to the quarterfinals! Excited to keep getting better this summer! @hzfbfamily @CoachDitmore @VaughanCoach @CoachZelaya3 @ValentinoCoach @slingitqb @PeteKnow_ @BJMedia1 @gridironarizona @azc_obert
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Played your tails off! Can’t wait to see you guys in action again.
Had a great first game!!
2 interceptions
1 sack
@HorizonFootball @bbennett12 @CoachDitmore @AdamMarzola
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