PHOENIX - iSportsWire -- With playoff season approaching, Robbins Athletics has released its projections for the Arizona 6A high school football state championship bracket. The field looks fierce this year, and several early matchups could flip expectations upside down.

Here's how we see it shaping up.

Projected Round of 16 Matchups

(1) Basha vs (16) Mesa
(2) Liberty vs (15) Casteel
(3) Hamilton vs (14) Perry
(4) Brophy vs (13) Centennial
(5) Chandler vs (12) Williams Field
(6) Queen Creek vs (11) Highland
(7) Red Mountain vs (10) Mountain View
(8) Salpointe Catholic vs (9) Corona del Sol

(Teams drawn from current AIA 6A rankings and recent playoff patterns — Arizona Interscholastic Association, 2025)

Round of 16 Predictions

• Basha rolls past Mesa to start strong.
• Liberty cruises against Casteel, but depth will be tested soon.
• Hamilton defeats Perry behind steady defense.
• Brophy holds off Centennial after a tight first half.
• Chandler overpowers Williams Field with explosive playmaking.
• Queen Creek handles Highland, setting up a massive quarterfinal.
• Mountain View shocks Red Mountain — our first upset pick.
• Salpointe Catholic edges Corona del Sol in a close, fast-paced game.

Quarterfinal Forecasts

• Liberty upsets Basha in a statement win.
• Brophy continues steady, knocking off Hamilton.
• Queen Creek sneaks past Chandler in another upset, relying on clock control and a physical line.
• Mountain View rides emotion and defense to stun Salpointe Catholic.

Semifinals

• Brophy defeats Liberty, using size and discipline to wear them down.
• Queen Creek outlasts Mountain View after another tough defensive fight.

Championship Projection

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Brophy College Prep vs Queen Creek

Expect a battle of contrasting styles. Brophy's balanced attack and veteran coaching should carry the Broncos to a narrow championship win over Queen Creek.

Upsets and X-Factors

• Mountain View is our dark horse. Their late-season surge could rattle higher seeds.
• Liberty and Queen Creek are prime upset candidates with experience and grit.
• Weather and travel could alter outcomes — several Valley teams face long road trips early.

The Bottom Line

Robbins Athletics projects Brophy College Prep as the 2025 Arizona 6A State Champion, with Queen Creek and Liberty rounding out the top contenders. Expect unpredictable swings and at least one mid-seed team breaking into the semifinals.

Learn more at https://robbinsathletics.com



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