Horizon Huskies

Gilbert resident Doug Hall’s female relatives joked about his midlife crisis as he signed the paperwork and forked over $499 for a minichopper.

On a night the Horizon student body welcomed in a new Homecoming king and queen, senior return man Ryan Neel proved to be true royalty in Horizon’s 24-6 victory over Cactus Shadows on Friday night.

Big defensive plays and a timely short passing game were the turning points for the Horizon Huskies in their 32-21 victory over Notre Dame on Friday night.

Former Horizon High School and Arizona State quarterback Jeff Krohn could be released from a Cleveland hospital as early as today after undergoing emergency openheart surgery last week to repair a birth-related defect in his aorta.

Horizon High didn’t wait long to find its next football coach, recommending to the district’s school board Thursday that it hire Steve Casey to succeed Keith Brown as coach of the Huskies.

Basha at Desert Vista

Pinnacle left no doubt which team owns this rivalry.

Nico Bayless’ two-yard rushing touchdown with under a minute to go in the game propelled No. 6 Apollo to a 24-20 win over No. 11 Horizon, Friday, in the first round of the Division II football playoffs.

The Gilbert district schools have had its moments this season, notably Desert Ridge and Highland’s early season successes.

October 15, 2004

When it comes to playoff football, Jesse Parker has been part of his fair share of games. The legendary coach doesn’t hesitate when it comes to naming the game he remembers most.

Great players, great teams and great traditions set high school football in the East Valley apart. Here’s a look at each of the schools’ notable achievements and prospects for the future: