The accolades from a state championship berth are starting to roll in for Mountain Pointe.

The MRI on Zack Tamburo’s bum leg returned over the weekend and the injury is back to the original diagnosis.

When Tim Thies reflects back to the 2009 season an undeniable smirk comes across his face as if he is a proud father of five.

Desert Vista built a 31-0 halftime cushion and then emptied its bench in the second half in a 54-17 victory over Mesquite on Friday night.

If nothing else, the first few weeks of summer vacation have proved that Desert Vista is pretty good at tug-of-war and Mountain Pointe is a heck of a touch football team.

If nothing else, the first few weeks of summer vacation have proved that Desert Vista is pretty good at tug-of-war and Mountain Pointe is a heck of a touch football team.

The Desert Vista linemen had a raucous ride back from Tucson on Saturday after the Thunder won the Big Man Challenge during the 7-on-7 tournament at the University of Arizona.

Division I football state championship

It started as a reaction to what was given to them, but a slight change in philosophy in the Desert Vista running game has the Thunder on a historic path one yard at a time.

The Desert Vista offense requires some finesse and athleticism from the offensive line and this year's group is proving to be more than capable.