Chandler defeats Cathedral Catholic in Arizona versus California high school football competition

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Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Chandler defeats Cathedral Catholic in Arizona versus California high school football competition
Summary

Chandler recorded a 42-13 victory over Cathedral Catholic in a high school football game pitting top-tier programs from Arizona and California. Oregon quarterback commit Will Mencl paced the Chandler offense, completing 16 of 23 pass attempts for 358 yards and four touchdowns with one interception. The Wolves pulled away in the second half, outscoring their opponents 21-3 after a 78-yard kickoff return touchdown by Maxwell Sprott closed the first half. Despite the margin of victory, head coach Ty Wisdom and Mencl described the performance as sloppy due to self-inflicted mistakes, including penalties and three turnovers. Chandler players also drew criticism from their coach for postgame behavior toward the visiting team. The game featured notable individual talent, including Jackson Colter with 104 receiving yards and Jai Jones with two receiving touchdowns.

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  • Chandler beat Cathedral Catholic 42-13 in the Arizona-California matchup.
  • Will Mencl threw for 358 yards and four touchdowns for the Wolves.
  • Jackson Colter recorded 104 receiving yards in the win.
  • Maxwell Sprott scored on a 78-yard kickoff return before halftime.
  • Chandler head coach Ty Wisdom cited team immaturity and penalties despite the victory.
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  • 5:53 PMYahoo SportsOregon QB commit Will Mencl stars, but Chandler (AZ) not satisfied with 29-point win
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Chandler and Cathedral Catholic matched up ALL-USA talent in an Arizona vs. California competition. See how the Oregon commit led his team to a win.

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