The Hamilton vs. Chandler game is known as the “Battle for Arizona Avenue”, and they hand out the Arizona Avenue Trophy after the game to the winning team. This matchup started out with Hamilton winning the first twelve matchups, however recently Chandler has won the last four. Both of these schools have had multiple alumni play in the NFL and at major Division I universities. Needless to say, the talent levels are high when these two teams take the field. The electricity in the stadium was impressive.

MVP

T.J. Green

Chandler

SCHOLAR ATHLETES

Lucien Nuciola

Hamilton

Lucien has been a key member of the Hamilton Huskies Football Program for the last four seasons. He was a four year starter at linebacker on the freshmen, junior varsity, and varsity levels before multiple injuries ended his senior season. Lucien currently holds a 4.5 GPA while taking all honors and AP classes at Hamilton.

Derrick Williams II

Chandler

Derrick Williams is currently a Senior at Chandler High School where he has been involved with the Chandler High Football program all 4 years. He has been a Varsity starter playing safety for the past 2 years under Coach Aguano. Derrick has high hopes to attend either UofA, UNLV, or Boise State where he plans to continue playing football and studying either Environmental or Mechanical Engineering. At Chandler High Derrick’s favorite subject is Math and he currently holds a G.P.A of 3.7. When he is not playing football Derrick enjoys hanging out with his friends, working out and dancing. Derrick is currently accompanied by his parents Paula and Derrick Sr.

GAME SUMMARY

Chandler who was considered the favorite, started the game with two quick rushing touchdowns to take the lead 14-0. However, Hamilton didn’t give up and answered back with a touchdown through the air to make the game 14-7. By the mid point in the second quarter Hamilton had tied the game up at 21 and if not for a big dropped pass, they might have had the lead at this point in the game. Before the half Chandler answered back with a touchdown to make the halftime score Chandler 28 and Hamilton 21. People around the stadium were thinking this game was going to be close going down to the wire. However, Chandler had different ideas as they used their massive line to outscore Hamilton 28-7 in the third quarter. In the 4th quarter, both teams emptied most of their bench and Chandler went on to win 63-28.