Desert Mountain forfeits Sept. 4 win to Arizona College Prep
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 6:33 PM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026
Scottsdale Desert Mountain forfeits its Sept. 4 football win over Chandler Arizona College Prep due to the use of an ineligible player, as reported by the Arizona Interscholastic Association. The 42-14 victory is classified as a non-contest, impacting rankings for state playoffs. Following the forfeit, Desert Mountain has a 4-1 overall record and is ranked No. 3 by MaxPreps/AIA. The team aims to recover momentum after winning last season’s 5A championship and outscoring its first five opponents 288-14 this season.
- •Desert Mountain drops to No. 3 in AIA/MaxPreps 5A rankings.
- •Team self-reported the violation concerning an ineligible player.
- •Desert Mountain’s overall record stands at 4-1 after the forfeit.
- •The forfeit is recorded as a non-contest in rankings.
- •Team previously won last season's 5A championship.
- 6:33 PMYahoo Sports — Desert Mountain forfeits Sept. 4 win against Arizona College Prep
"Desert Mountain dropped to No. 3 in the AIA/MaxPreps 5A football rankings, after self-reporting use of an ineligible player in a Sept. 4 win.
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