The Arizona Triumvirate

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Prospect Tracker is now up on the first page. You will be able to track stats, what year you're at, what colleges you're looking at, etc there. There's a lot more work I need to do on the front page as the story goes on, but the first page will be your best friend.

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Arizona Daily Sun
High School Football

Sierra Vista and Agua Fria Ready For Showdown Next Week; Crushes Phoenix and Arcadia


Free Safety Mike Bradberry celebrates Marquis Jackson's interception as Agua Fria holds Arcadia to 141 total yards in a 28-7 win.

PHOENIX, AZ -- It's sure to be a showdown next week in Sierra Vista as Agua Fria and Sierra Vista came away with two very convincing victories.

Agua Fria does it the way they always have: on defense. Despite giving up 111 rushing yards, the Agua Fria defense only allowed 5 total first downs and 30 passing yards as they were lead by Marquis Jackson and Mike Bradberry, both whom came away with interceptions. The defense also finished the game with six sacks.

While Agua Fria didn't air it out, they did put the game on the back of junior runningback Tye Flynn, who torched the defense for 193 yards and 2 TDs on 21 carries.

This game was the first game since Mike Santiago left the school to become the defensive coordinator for Southern Miss. Santiago was in attendance for the game and cheered on his old team in the visitors' section.

"Proud of those boys." Santiago said. "That's the quality team that I built and they played at the level I would want them to. Hell, I'd even say that defense looks better than any defense I've worked with. They're going to be State Champions again this year."

Brian Shwayze takes a kneel to end the 41-7 schlacking of Phoenix High.

That defense will have to go against a very explosive Sierra Vista Sonics team who have the marvelous duo of quarterback Brian Shwayze and runningback Brandon Sykes.

Shwayze showed poise and tons of athleticism as he diced up the defense for 300+ total yards (235 passing, 82 rushing) and two passing TDs. There were plays where he stood in the pocket all day and played lots of pitch and catch.

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_H9FEqMoIN0[/ame]

The other star, Brandon Sykes, showed a lot of speed and quickness as he ran for 129 yards and 3 TDs. Sykes weaved in-and-out of the defense play after play and got away with everything he wanted. In the second quarter, he took a carrier up the middle and made three quick slippery jukes before dashing through the secondary for his second touchdown of the day.

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JHoCkMPouk[/ame]

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Star Players of the Week

Brian Shwayze - 13-of-19, 235 yards, 2 TDs, 13 att, 82 yards
Brandon Sykes - 13 att, 129 yards, 3 TDs
Lance DeHaas - 1 TCK, 1 INT
Mike Bradberry - 3 TCK, 1 FF, 1 SCK, 1 INT, 1 TD
Marquis Jackson - 2 TCK, 1 INT
Maverick Levine - 2 rec, 85 yards, 1 TD
Tye Flynn - 21 att, 193 yards, 2 TD, 2 rec, 45 yards

[Shwayzed]

God damn, I look good.

[Golden Taters]

Go Cougs!

[Shwayzed]

I was going to ask for an update, but I have no clue how badly (if all) irene affected you.

BTW, how is your area?

Mine looks almost completely untouched besides a few trees uprooted & shit.

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Arizona High School
Chapter I - Welcome to the Slaughterhouse

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Friday, September 2, 2011
Desert Vista High English Classroom - 3 PM
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"That's a great interpretation of Adams' answer to the world. Forty-two is--"

I just want to leave. It's 3 o'clock and Martineau's getting a hard-on for this book again. I just wanna' go. No practice this Friday. Just the weekend.

Phone vibrates. New text message.

im out. ready 2 have a blast this wknd. pick me up?

"Alright class. For homework this weekend, I expect you all to be at Chapter 20 of the Hitchhiker's Guide. There will be a quiz on Monday. Enjoy your weekend."

I will, now that you're gonna' let me get to it.

Scottie Slaughter is the first of the entire class to get out of his seat. Dressed in an orange t-shirt, baggy jeans, and a throwback Phoenix Suns fitted, he grabs his bag and makes his way out of the classroom. Just as Scottie exits, Kyle Hadley catches up with him. Kyle is dressed in a white athletic Desert Vista shirt and shorts.

"Can't stay focused for one second, huh?" Kyle said.

"Martineau's so boring." Scottie replied. "I don't need to read these books. No point. Think I'm gonna' need to know anything from that book in my life?"

"Well, 42 is the answer to life, the universe, and everything."

"Whatever." Scottie responded, rolling his eyes. "Football season's all I care about here."

"Speaking of, are you going to the gym today?"

"Nah, I'm taking the day off. If we're going to run two-a-days until Agua Fria, I'm chillin' today."

"Sure? Archer's running a Madden tournament at his place afterwards."

"I might meet up for some Madden, but I can't do the gym man. I only care about the game, you know that."

"Alright." Kyle shrugged. "I'll text you later when we start up."

The two part ways. Scottie heads out to the school's parking lot and walks to his car. He gets into his car and pulls off. Scottie drives with the windows down, rap music blasting from his car. He journeys all the way to the front entrance of Phoenix High where there's a loud rally for the school's football game against Sierra Vista.

As he pulls up, he sees a tall, slender, peach-skinned girl standing against the wall of the front of the school staring at her phone. She wears a white bandana that holds back her messy long red hair.

Scottie honks the horn. The girl looks and walks over to the car. As she gets in, she immediately removes her t-shirt and throws her bag in the backseat, leaving only her black sports bra and and straight cut jeans on.

"It's nice when you text back." The girl says.

"I was in class." Scottie replied.

"And when has that ever stopped you?"

Scottie chuckles as starts to pull off. "I came and got you, right?"

"I suppose I can't complain then."

"Not going to Sierra Vista, Miranda?"

Miranda looks out at the bus and scoffs. "Going three hours south just to watch them play football? No thanks."

"What do you have against football?"

"I don't." Miranda replied. "I'll watch you. I just hate watching bad football. There's better things to do."

"Like what we're about to do?"

"Oh, hell yeah."

Scottie drives and parks near the city park. The two of them walk in to the park and go into a closed off, bushy area. They find a grassy, partially open area and lie down, looking up at the bright blue sky.

"I've been waiting for this all week." Scottie said.

"Then let's do this." Miranda replied, with a smile.

Miranda rambles through her bag and pulls out a box. She opens the box that contains rolling paper and about five grams of weed along with other accessories. Scottie's face lights up and they both begin to roll up and smoke.

"Shit's nice." Scottie says after getting a pull. "Where's this from?"

"My cousin from San Diego came over last weekend and gave it to me." Miranda responds. "Fresh from Mexico. It's gonna hit like a bitch in like 15 minutes."

"It's tight." Scottie replied, exhaling the smoke. "Goddamn, I've fucking needed this."

"How long have you been thinking about it?"

"Only think I've thought about. Outside of workouts and gettin' on the field, this is the only thing I've thought of."

"The Agua Fria game stressing you out?"

"It's the first game of the season. But, that's not it. I've got schools looking at me already."

"Are you really surprised?"

"No, but it's a lot of attention." Scottie said, frowning and taking another hit. He then leaned onto Miranda. "Everyone wants me to work out with them and wants to watch me work and I don't care about that shit. I just play. I love the noise, the crowds, and just taking over games. That's what I do."

"It can't be that serious."

"I went in for a camp and Scouts have me rated as the best offensive player in the nation. Oregon, USC, and Florida have contacted me already. Word's getting out."

"And you're alright?"

"I've been better. I just don't care. I love football, I just don't care for this shit."

Miranda shifted herself and straddled on top of Scottie. She placed a finger on his lips and pressed down on his chest with her other hand.

"Relax." Miranda said. "Lay your head back, let the hit take, and relax. Right now, it's just me and you. Nothing else."

Scottie's phone vibrates in his pants. He grabs it and reads the text message.

Madden 12, fresh out the package. Tournament at me house. 8 PM. You in, bro?

Scottie looked back at Miranda, let his arm flop on the grass, and let his phone roll out of his hand.

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I was going to ask for an update, but I have no clue how badly (if all) irene affected you.

BTW, how is your area?

Mine looks almost completely untouched besides a few trees uprooted & shit.

I've been working on the update, but Irene been a bit of a bitch here (especially having to go to work). I haven't lost power, luckily only just surges. But hey, there's an update.

Also, there's a fourth school that will be featured. So, the three coaches will be the main coaches for college and there will be four main high schools that I'll follow. It's going to get complex, so I'll try to keep it as simple as possible.

[Woy]

Slaughter is a god among men.

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Updates coming most likely Friday. Should be updates on all the coaches' first weeks, the remaining prospects, and possibly, some more storylines.

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Half way done with updates. Just been working a lot. Monday night should be done.

[Shwayzed]

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Coach Mike Santiago
Chapter III - Going To War

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Saturday, September 3, 2011
Louisiana Tech vs. Southern Miss
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In the tunnel, Coach Santiago stands in front of his defensive crew and barks out his last words of encouragement before they dart out to the field.

"This is our home! Our house! I don't care what quarter it is, what the score is, what the situation is; you give it your all on every single down. You do not back down! You do not surrender. I want DOMINANCE! I want to see yellow swarming the entire field. Give them NOTHING! Who's gonna' make a play today?"

"I WILL!" Everyone cried.

"Who's gonna' take this game over?"

"I WILL!"

"SOUTHERN MISS!"

"RISE TO THE TOP!"

Coach Santiago and his defense stormed out to the field and let out a blood curdling yell. A river of yellow flowed and leaped up, exciting their home crowd of 32,000.

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"And the first play of scrimmage for the year in M.M. Roberts Stadium will showcase the Golden Eagles defense. The defense was the downside of a 8-5 Southern Miss team who had no problem making up for it on offense. We'll see how the defense fairs today in the Rivalry in Dixie against LA Tech, who they squeak by, 13-12, last year.

And it all begins with new defensive coordinator, Mike Santiago, who Coach Larry Fedora quoted as 'one of the most inspiring men he's ever met'. Likes to run multiple scheme and knows how to utilize them. And seeing the man's history, he clearly knows what he's doing. Played with Jamie Sharper and Darren Sharper in high school, Mike Tomlin at William and Mary, won three straight high school championships at the highest level in Arizona State High School football. So, it's going to be interesting what he'll bring to the table this year.

But, here we go. We've got 1st and 10. Ball at the 20. LA Tech has Tarik Hakmi in the gun. Defense in the 3-4. Here's the snap. Southern Miss is sending the seven and the pressure gets to Hakmi! Sacked for a loss of 7! And it's Ronnie Thornton, the senior who makes first contact!

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qxXT9Yctyw[/ame]

Oh, you've gotta' love that. This defense looks amped up and ready to go. I've never seen them play with such fire as Santiago fuels them more after the sack!"

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3rd and 9. Still scoreless in the middle of the 2nd Quarter. And this place is rockin'! Five sacks already from this defense, looking for six! Here's the snap.

Hakmi drops. Looks quickly and fires... INTERCEPTED! First turnover of the day and it's Deron Wilson! Gives a quick spin move! Looking for daylight... and is brought down at the 30!

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bgb3gqG3Vc8[/ame]

Well, Larry Fedora said at the end of the first his offense needed field position. The defense creates a turnover and now you're in scoring position. time to punch it in."

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"3rd and 15. Ball at the 19 of LA Tech. The crowd sounds like 90,000 here in M.M. This defense has been all over this offense! The snap is low. Hakmi recovers... OHHH WHAT A HIT BY RONNIE THORNTON! OHHH! He just blew up Hakmi from the blindside. Never saw it coming and he is not getting up as Thornton yells towards the crowd celebrating his third sack of the day.

Just. Wow. I have never seen a defense swarm the way Southern Miss has today. That's the ninth sack of the game and we're only three quarters in. LA Tech has 80 total offensive yards. Only 8 rushing yards. And we'll take a time out as Hakmi is still down on the field.

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"Listen to me. We've been gettin' at them all game. Keep it at this intensity all game. It's 7-0 right now. I don't care if it's 10-0, 14-0, 45-0, you don't give an inch. You DO NOT give up. Stay in this together. You're a unit. Let's get out there and keep kicking there ass!"

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"3rd and 6 and LA Tech is pinned near their own goal line. Hakmi drops back. A rare four man rush from Southern Miss today. Hakmi looks. Looking. Looking. Unloads.

INTERCEPTED! Kendrick Presley with the interception... and man, I can't believe how alive this defense is. The change from last year is day and night. Two interceptions. Eleven sacks. Three turnovers. 97 total yards and we're in the fourth quarter. Just wow.

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[i]Twenty six seconds left. The Bulldogs have entered into the Southern Miss red zone for only the third time today. Will they finally be able to crack the Golden Eagles? Here we go. Hakmi drops back. He's looking for Ikharo and it's picked off again! This time it's Walters in the endzone and he's running it OUT OF THE ENDZONE! Santiago is on the sideline waving him on!

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zG2FxWpXmm8[/ame]

NO ONE GONNA' CATCH HIM! And Southern Miss will add salt to the wound! Touchdown Golden Eagles! 102 yards!

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I've been working on them. Just been tired at nights and lazy getting them out. I'm cranking them out though.

[Shwayzed]

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Postponing til October 6th. There's an error with my franchise that's messing up the players styles, so I will update on that date (I will also have Madden so I can also keep track of who's leaving where.