It Was A Ghost Town…

For 85 years, all the city of Chandler knew was its original high school. The success may not have always replicated the…

Jim Ewan

Affiliation: former Chandler High School head coach, 2001–2010.

Interview date: Sept. 18, 2016.

FA: I’m with Jim Ewan, the former Chandler High School coach who was tasked with turning the program around, doing so before turning the keys over to Shaun Aguano to…

Turning Things Around

Chandler finally had the talent to compete with other top programs, turning the playoffs from a hope to a near certainty.

QBHS

How did a single public high school in suburban Phoenix become the hub for Pac-12 quarterback talent?

A New Powerhouse

Hamilton opened in 1998, and instantly found success in football.

Deke Schutes

Affiliation: Hamilton High School offensive coordinator, 1998-present.

Interview date: May 8, 2016.

FA: Deke Schutes was among the few coaches who have been part of Hamilton’s program since the start, working as the team’s offensive coordinator. He also…

John Wrenn

Affiliation: former Hamilton High School head coach, 1998–2005.

Interview date: May 2, 2016.

FA: I’m here with former Hamilton head coach and current member of Arizona State’s football program, John Wrenn.

Rick Garretson

Affiliation: Chandler High School offensive coordinator, 2012-present.

Interview date: Sept. 14, 2016.

FA: I’m with Chandler offensive coordinator Rick Garretson, who has seen the progression of the Chandler program since the days his son was at…

Early Rivalry

Hamilton was new, but it didn’t take long for them to show who dominated Arizona Avenue.

Hamilton Is Highest

The hire of Steve Belles turned Hamilton High School from a state championship contender to a national powerhouse.