High School

Congratulations to Coach BJ Pasquel and the Arcadia Titans Football team on an outstanding season, finishing as the 4A State Runners-Up with an impressive 13–1 record. What a remarkable run and a season to be proud of.

A huge congratulations to Coach Conrad Hamilton and the Desert Mountain Wolves Football team on capturing the 5A State Championship, the first state football title in Desert Mountain history. An incredible milestone and a moment that will be remembered for years to come.

With winter sports now in full swing, be sure to check out the website for schedules and updates and come out to support our SUSD teams and student-athletes as they continue to compete at the highest level.

Game Day Information

SUSD tickets for games are completely digital this year.  Student, Family and Senior passes can be purchased at GoFan.  If you would like to purchase a student activity pass the access code is their student ID number.  

Clear Bag Policy

We want to take this opportunity to remind you that SUSD follows a policy with only certain bags allowed on campus during athletic events. Make sure to review the policy to see what is allowed.

Out of Season Participation

If your student-athlete plans to participate in out-of-season workouts, they must be registered and cleared through Register My Athlete.

Please note: All athletes are required to have a physical examination dated after March 1, 2025. This formmust be completed and signed by a licensed physician.

Middle School Updates

Middle schools have just wrapped up the second quarter of the season, and we are excited to celebrate our Quarter 2 champions listed below. Congratulations to all of our student-athletes, coaches, and schools for their hard work and sportsmanship.

Flag football and girls’ basketball will begin in Quarter 3. Please be sure that all participating athletes are fully cleared in Register My Athlete prior to the start of the season.

Quarter 2 Champions: 

• Boys Basketball- Copper Ridge 
• Softball- Mountainside
• Boys Soccer- Mountainside
• Girls Soccer- Cheyenne

Thank you for supporting SUSD Athletics,

Stephen Cervantez

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High School Updates

As the fall season wraps up, our teams have given us plenty to celebrate. Congratulations to the Arcadia and Desert Mountain football teams for advancing to the 4A and 5A semifinals, an outstanding accomplishment.

A huge shout-out to the Chaparral Volleyball team, the 5A State Champions, who capped off their season with an impressive 23–2 record.

We also applaud the Chaparral Girls Flag Football team for an incredible run to the state finals. Though they came up just short, they finished a remarkable season at 13–2, with their only losses coming against state champion Campo Verde. An exceptional season all around!

Game Day Information

SUSD tickets for games are completely digital this year.  Student, Family and Senior passes can be purchased at GoFan.  If you would like to purchase a student activity pass the access code is their student ID number.  

Clear Bag Policy

We want to take this opportunity to remind you that SUSD follows a policy with only certain bags allowed on campus during athletic events. Make sure to review the policy to see what is allowed.

Out of Season Participation

If your student-athlete plans to participate in out-of-season workouts, they must be registered and cleared through Register My Athlete.

Please note: All athletes are required to have a physical examination dated after March 1, 2025. This formmust be completed and signed by a licensed physician.

Middle School Updates

Middle schools have kicked off their Quarter 2 sports seasons. We are currently working to reschedule the soccer and softball games that were rained out. Please check your school’s website for the most up-to-date information. 

Thank you for supporting SUSD Athletics, 

Stephen Cervantez

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As the Fall Season wraps up, several Scottsdale Unified School District high school teams are making headlines and eyeing deep playoff runs.

Arcadia’s football team remains undefeated at 8-0 and is currently ranked No. 2 in 4A. Desert Mountain’s football team is 7-2 and ranked No. 5 in 5A. Over at Chaparral, the Firebirds’ volleyball team boasts a 14-1 record and a No. 2 ranking in 5A, while their flag football team sits at 7-1 and No. 3 in 5A.

Fans can find playoff schedules and updates on the district website and Arizona Interscholastic Association’s website.    

The winter sports season kicks off Nov. 3, featuring boys and girls’ basketball, soccer, and wrestling. Families are reminded to ensure their athletes have completed all necessary registration and paperwork through Register My Athlete.

SUSD Invitational Results

Girls Golf: Congratulations to Desert Mountain’s Caroline Hoang, who took home the individual title at the SUSD Invitational at the Biltmore, and to Chaparral Coach Jason Speirs who won the team championship.

Boys Golf: Arcadia’s Beck Sage captured the top individual honor at Invitationals at Silverado, while Desert Mountain, coached by Zane Beldon, earned the team title.

Cross Country: Chaparral’s Girls Cross Country team captured the championship title at the SUSD Invitational, held at Chaparral Park. A big shoutout to Samantha Gagnon, who took 1st place in the girls’ race! On the boys’ side, Desert Mountain’s team brought home the championship trophy. Congratulations to Chase Braden, who finished 1st overall in the boys’ event. We would like to give special thanks to Tyler Moore for helping to organize the event.

Swim and Dive: Chaparral’s girls team and Desert Mountain’s boys team claimed SUSD Invitational victories. Individual event champions included:

Girls: Cameron Zobec (50 freestyle), Claire Konat (100 freestyle), Elise Flores (200 and 500 freestyle), Fabiola Martin Rodriguez (100 breaststroke), Kaleigh Mack (200 individual medley, 100 butterfly), and Madelyn Fisher (100 backstroke).

Boys: Remington Willard (50 freestyle), Roman Malcom (100 freestyle, 100 breaststroke), James Carbone (200 freestyle, 100 backstroke), George Tanaka (200 freestyle), Austin Miller (500 freestyle), and Pierce Henery (200 individual medley).

Congratulations to all of our outstanding student athletes for their impressive performances this season.

Girls State Golf Tournament

Congratulations to Coach Jason Speirs and the Lady Firebirds golf team.  They won the Division 2 state golf tournament with a combined score of 611 at the 36-hole golf tournament at Aguila golf Course.  The girls finished with a 64-stroke lead over the second-place finisher.  Chaparral had 4 players finish in the top 15 for the individual competition.  Great job to Isabele Helgemoe, Maryn Decreamer, Mila Hu, Yuer Li and Julia Carlisle. 

Game Day Reminders

SUSD game tickets are fully digital this year. Student, family, and senior passes can be purchased online. For student activity passes, use your student ID number as the access code.

Clear Bag Policy: Only approved bags are permitted at athletic events. Visit the Clear Bag Policy page on the district website for details about what’s allowed.

Out-of-Season Participation: Students planning to join out-of-season workouts must be registered and cleared through Register My Athlete. All athletes must have a physical dated after March 1, 2025. The required form (AIA Physical Form SY24-25) must be completed and signed by a physician.

Middle School Sports Update

Middle schools have kicked off Quarter 2 sports, including softball, boys and girls soccer, boys basketball, and cheer. The Quarter 2 Sports Festival will take place Nov. 8. Check your school’s website for event locations and game times, we hope to see you there!

Thank you for supporting SUSD Athletics!

— Stephen Cervantez, District Athletic Director 

 

As the fall sports season heads into its final stretch, teams across the district are finishing strong and bringing the energy. Make sure to check the district website for up-to-date game schedules and team news.

October also means one thing: homecoming season. Arcadia, Chaparral and Desert Mountain will light up the field on Friday, Oct. 3. Saguaro follows with its celebration on Friday, Oct. 10, and Coronado wraps up the month with its homecoming game on Friday, Oct. 24.

Alumni, mark your calendars and get ready to cheer, there’s no better time to come back and support your school!

Looking ahead, if your student is interested in winter sports, please make sure all tryout information is submitted to RMA.

Game Day Information

SUSD tickets for games are completely digital this year.  Student, Family and Senior passes can be purchased at GoFan.  If you would like to purchase a student activity pass the access code is their student ID number.  

Clear Bag Policy

We want to take this opportunity to remind you that SUSD follows a policy with only certain bags allowed on campus during athletic events. Make sure to review the policy to see what is allowed.  

Out of Season Participation

If your student-athlete plans to participate in out-of-season workouts, they must be registered and cleared through Register My Athlete.

Please note: All athletes are required to have a physical examination dated after March 1, 2025. This formmust be completed and signed by a licensed physician.

Middle School Updates

Middle school Tier 1 competition is underway, and both athletes and coaches are off to a strong start. This year, each high school hosted at least one middle school athletic event. 

Second quarter sports will begin after fall break. Be sure your student-athlete has submitted all required information through Register My Athlete (RMA) prior to participating.

Thank you for supporting SUSD Athletics,

Stephen Cervantez

Learn More at the Source

 

In less than a year since the Scottsdale Unified School District launched its Girls Flag Football program, Desert Mountain High School’s own Jaden Berger has been named one of the top 10 players at the center position in the state of Arizona. 

The recognition comes as part of an initiative by The Arizona Republic, who recently sought statewide nominations to spotlight standout players at the center position, a role often overlooked in favor of higher-profile offensive positions like quarterback or wide receiver.

For Desert Mountain Head Coach Jules Drelick, nominating Berger was an easy decision.

“Jaden plays a critical and somewhat unusual role on our team,” Drelick said. “She’s not only an excellent blocker, but also one of our leading receivers. Most teams don’t use their center as a consistent, go-to offensive threat, but her skill set allows us to do exactly that.”

Berger led the Wolves in receptions last season with 62 catches, a total that placed her third among all 5A centers statewide. Her 477 receiving yards were third-most on the team and among the leaders in Arizona at her position.

Berger’s on-field contributions were a major factor in helping Desert Mountain reach the 5A playoffs in what was the school’s inaugural season competing in girls flag football. The Scottsdale Unified School District officially introduced the sport just last year, joining a growing movement to provide more athletic opportunities for female athletes. 

But Berger’s impact goes well beyond the stat sheet. “This year is her second as a team captain. She leads the team in the locker room and during pre-practice workouts,” Drelick said. “This year, she is also growing her contribution to the team by adding significant time on the defensive side of the ball.” 

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