Arizona high school football 6A Conference preseason top 10 rankings
This is part of a series, examining The Republic's top 10 preseason Arizona high school football teams ahead of the 2019 season.
Preseason 6A top 10
No. 1 Chandler
Even with new roles, nothing changes. The Wolves will only continue to ramp it up after winning three straight state titles.
No. 2 Phoenix Pinnacle
Teams will have trouble keeping up with all of Pinnacle's weapons on offense.
No. 3 Gilbert Perry
Chubba Purdy and Co. will have to put up a lot of points to be in the Open Division championship hunt.
No. 4 Phoenix Desert Vista
Great at skill positions, enough talent up front to give teams concerns.
No. 5 Peoria Liberty
Tough in the trenches, the Lions will unleash one of the state's best two-way players in RB/LB Jace Accurso.
No. 6 Queen Creek
Joe Germaine is back in charge with Travis Schurerman focusing on keeping the linemen built to dominate.
No. 7 Mesa Red Mountain
Mike Peterson has built another physical, hard-nosed team that will test opponents' will.
No. 8 Scottsdale Chaparral
Can QB Jack Miller stay healthy and lead the Firebirds into the Open?
No. 9 Chandler Basha
Playmakers surround experience QB Gabe Friend, as he tries to prove he might be the state's most underrated quarterback.
No. 10 Gilbert Highland
Younger, but not intimidated with the winning mindset coach Brock Farrel has instilled.
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