Like it or lump it, Hamilton found its way back
Mark Heller
Mark Heller is the East Valley Tribune sports editor. He can be reached at mheller@evtrib.com or (480) 898-6576.
Hamilton vs. Desert Ridge
Desert Ridge's Marcus Winner,left, tries to catch a pass as Hamilton's Israel Simpson reaches for the pass also during the Div. I State semi final game, Friday, Nov. 16, 2012 at Highland High School. [Tim Hacker/Tribune]
Hamilton vs. Desert Ridge
Desert Ridge's Marcus Winner,left, tries to catch a pass as Hamilton's Israel Simpson reaches for the pass also during the Div. I State semi final game, Friday, Nov. 16, 2012 at Highland High School. [Tim Hacker/Tribune]
Hamilton vs. Desert Ridge
Hamilton quarterback Aj Thigpen carries the ball while taking on Desert Ridge during the Div. I State semi final game, Friday, Nov. 16, 2012 at Highland High School. [Tim Hacker/Tribune]
Hamilton vs. Desert Ridge
Hamilton quarterback Aj Thigpen carries the ball while taking on Desert Ridge during the Div. I State semi final game, Friday, Nov. 16, 2012 at Highland High School. [Tim Hacker/Tribune]
Hamilton vs. Desert Ridge
Hamilton quarterback Aj Thigpen looks to the sideline before starting a play as they take on Desert Ridge during the Div. I State semi final game, Friday, Nov. 16, 2012 at Highland High School. [Tim Hacker/Tribune]
Hamilton vs. Desert Ridge
Desert Ridge's Amoni Itaaehau signals a recovery of a Hamilton fumble as he runs to the sideline in the first half, during the Div. I State semi final game, Friday, Nov. 16, 2012 at Highland High School. [Tim Hacker/Tribune]
Hamilton vs. Desert Ridge
Desert Ridge's Josh Ferguson carries the ball up the middle while taking on Hamilton during the Div. I State semi final game, Friday, Nov. 16, 2012 at Highland High School. [Tim Hacker/Tribune]
Hamilton vs. Desert Ridge
Hamilton's Cole Luke carries the ball while taking on Desert Ridge during the Div. I State semi final game, Friday, Nov. 16, 2012 at Highland High School. [Tim Hacker/Tribune]
Hamilton vs. Desert Ridge
Hamilton's Cole Luke,left, carries the ball while taking on Desert Ridge during the Div. I State semi final game, Friday, Nov. 16, 2012 at Highland High School. [Tim Hacker/Tribune]
Hamilton vs. Desert Ridge
The Hamilton football team celebrates a touch down on a turn over in the second half of play against Desert Ridge during the Div. I State semi final game, Friday, Nov. 16, 2012 at Highland High School. [Tim Hacker/Tribune]
Hamilton vs. Desert Ridge
Hamilton's Cole Luke carries the ball while taking on Desert Ridge during the Div. I State semi final game, Friday, Nov. 16, 2012 at Highland High School. [Tim Hacker/Tribune]
Hamilton vs. Desert Ridge
Desert Ridge running back Danny Siaumau carries the ball while playing Hamilton during the Div. I State semi final game, Friday, Nov. 16, 2012 at Highland High School. [Tim Hacker/Tribune]
Hamilton vs. Desert Ridge
Hamilton coach Steve Belles watches his team play Desert Ridge during the Div. I State semi final game, Friday, Nov. 16, 2012 at Highland High School. [Tim Hacker/Tribune]
Hamilton vs. Desert Ridge
Desert Ridge's Vita Taifu hold the ball high after a recovery of a Hamilton fumble as he runs to the sideline in the first half, during the Div. I State semi final game, Friday, Nov. 16, 2012 at Highland High School. [Tim Hacker/Tribune]
Hamilton vs. Desert Ridge
Hamilton quarterback Aj Thigpen is brought down by the Desert Ridge defense in the second half of play during the Div. I State semi final game, Friday, Nov. 16, 2012 at Highland High School. [Tim Hacker/Tribune]
Hamilton vs. Desert Ridge
Hamilton quarterback Aj Thigpen,right, scrambles with the ball as the Desert Ridge defense takes him down during the Div. I State semi final game, Friday, Nov. 16, 2012 at Highland High School. [Tim Hacker/Tribune]
Hamilton vs. Desert Ridge
Desert Ridge coach Jeremy Hathcock looks on from the sideline as his team takes on Hamilton during the Div. I State semi final game, Friday, Nov. 16, 2012 at Highland High School. [Tim Hacker/Tribune]
Hamilton vs. Desert Ridge
Hamilton's Frankie Felix carries the ball while taking on Desert Ridge during the Div. I State semi final game, Friday, Nov. 16, 2012 at Highland High School. [Tim Hacker/Tribune]
Hamilton vs. Desert Ridge
Desert Ridge receiver Nick Colson comes up short on grabbing a pass thrown to him while taking on Hamilton during the Div. I State semi final game, Friday, Nov. 16, 2012 at Highland High School. [Tim Hacker/Tribune]
Hamilton vs. Desert Ridge
Desert Ridge running back Danny Siaumau carries the ball while playing Hamilton during the Div. I State semi final game, Friday, Nov. 16, 2012 at Highland High School. [Tim Hacker/Tribune]
Hamilton vs. Desert Ridge
Hamilton coach Steve Belles,left, watches his team play Desert Ridge during the Div. I State semi final game, Friday, Nov. 16, 2012 at Highland High School. [Tim Hacker/Tribune]
Hamilton vs. Desert Ridge
Hamilton quarterback Aj Thigpen,left, carries the ball for a touch down as Desert Ridge's Nathaniel Rodriquez gives chase during the Div. I State semi final game, Friday, Nov. 16, 2012 at Highland High School. [Tim Hacker/Tribune]
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