Outlook: The door to the 2A playoffs is open for Scottsdale Christian, but there happens to be a big bouncer standing in the way whose name is Valley Christian.

Outlook: Valley Christian’s defense will get a stiff test this week from a pass-first offensive team that runs out of the shotgun formation with multiple receivers.

Address: 1751 W. Indian School Road, Phoenix; Records: Valley Christian 6-1, 4-0 Metro; Phoenix Christian 4-2, 2-2.; Gametime: 7:00 p.m.

Kristen Johannsen summed up Valley Christian’s triumph Saturday night early in the fourth quarter when she jumped as high as she could and dislodged the ball stuck between the rim and backboard at the Trojans’ end of the floor so play could resume.

An update from Valley Christian athletic director Marlin Broek, about Dillon Lackhan, the LB who was injured on a tackle during Friday night’s loss to San Tan Foothills…..

Valley Christian Trojans

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TOMBSTONE — Tombstone’s worst fears of playing Chandler Valley Christian came true as the Yellowjackets were routed 47-6 Friday night.

Chandler Valley Christian will be able to wear its blue home uniforms the rest of the way after it dominated the ground game and coasted to the Class 2A state semifinals by routing visiting Wellton Antelope 45-20 Friday.

Penalties almost cost Chandler Valley Christian their homecoming game, but they fought back from a 7-point first half deficit to beat rival Phoenix Northwest Christian 27-20 in the end.

Key matchup: Young Valley Christian is set to unleash running back Troy Roffi against an improved Page squad.

In order to appreciate how dominant Valley Christian was in its 2A state quarterfinal boys basketball victory over Pinon, consider this:

Outlook: One might think Valley Christian coach Bill Morgan would be relieved to be playing Bourgade Catholic again, since his team handled the Eagles 33-14 on Oct. 6.

Chandler Valley Christian took the first step Friday in defending its 2A state football championship with a resounding first-round playoff victory over visiting Willcox, 35-6.

Outlook: The Trojans begin their drive for a repeat against a dangerous Cowboys team.

Save for any unexpected revelations, it appears the Chandler Valley Christian football program is in the clear.