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The Arizona Republic's Preseason High School Football All-Arizona team

richard obert, arizona republic
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Nothing is set in stone. There is a season to play. But here is The Arizona Republic's Preseason High School Football All-Arizona team to get you ready for the 2023 season.

OFFENSE

Quarterback: Navi Bruzon, Peoria Liberty, 5-11, 190, Sr.

Running backs: Ca’lil Valentine, Chandler, 6-0, 175, Sr.; Jaedon Matthews, Scottsdale Saguaro, 5-11, 185, Sr.; Dylan Lee, Gilbert Williams Field, 6-1, 201, Sr.

Offensive linemen: Toby Mealer, Hamilton, 6-5, 333, Jr.; Brady Bakke, Peoria Centennial, 6-6, 290, Sr.; Carter Lavrusky, Phoenix Horizon, 6-6, 275, Sr.; Logan Powell, Phoenix Brophy Prep, 6-5, 285, Jr.; Greg Bienvenue, Mesa Desert Ridge, 6-4, 285, Sr.

Wide receivers: Cooper Perry, Scottsdale Notre Dame Prep, 6-2, 190, Jr.; Brandon Phelps, American Leadership Gilbert North, 6-2, 215, Sr.

Tight end: Dillon Hipp, Scottsdale Desert Mountain, 6-6, 240, Sr.

Kicker: Timothy Tynan, Chandler Basha, 5-11, 155, Sr.

Kick returner: Aundre Gibson, Goodyear Desert Edge, 5-11, 180, Sr.

Liberty High School quarterback Navi Bruzon runs with the ball during practice at the Liberty High School football practice field in Peoria on Aug. 21, 2023.
Liberty High School quarterback Navi Bruzon runs with the ball during practice at the Liberty High School football practice field in Peoria on Aug. 21, 2023.

All purpose: Demond Williams, Basha, 5-11, 175, Sr.

More: The Arizona Republic's Top 10 high school football teams that will shock in 2023

DEFENSE

Defensive linemen: Noah Carter, Peoria Centennial, 6-4, 230, Sr.; Elijah Rushing, Tucson Salpointe Catholic, 6-6, 250, Sr.; Tony Cumberland, Desert Mountain , 6-5, 260, So.; Jaxson Jones, Yuma Catholic, 6-3, 230, Sr.

Linebackers: Jonathan Kamara, Desert Edge, 6-4, 210, Sr.; Keaton Stam, Liberty, 6-1, 215, Sr.; Champ Gennicks, Mesa Red Mountain, 6-3, 215, Sr. Naji Sherrod, Chandler Hamilton, 6-2, 225, Sr.

Defensive backs: Jeremiah Newcombe, Queen Creek Casteel, 5-11, 175, Sr.; Dylan Tapley, Desert Mountain, 6-4, 208, Sr.; Miles Lockhart, Basha, 5-11, 190, Sr.; Santana Wilson, Desert Mountain, 6-1, 180, Sr.; Nijrell Eason II, Gilbert Higley, 6-0, 170, Sr.

Punter: Kanyon Floyd, Horizon, 6-0, 170, Sr.

Punt returner: Dezmen Roebuck, Marana, 5-11, 180, Jr.

Long snapper: Cal Keeler, Chandler Valley Christian, 6-1, 180, Sr.

Who's No. 1?: The Arizona Republic's 2023 preseason high school football Super 10

Salpointe Catholic answers questions during Catholic High School Football Media Day at Brophy College Preparatory on August 5, 2023, in Phoenix, AZ. (Left to Right) Elijah Rushing, Jaxon Bahnie, and Head Coach Eric Rodgers.
Salpointe Catholic answers questions during Catholic High School Football Media Day at Brophy College Preparatory on August 5, 2023, in Phoenix, AZ. (Left to Right) Elijah Rushing, Jaxon Bahnie, and Head Coach Eric Rodgers.

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