By Arianna Grainey | Free Press Photography
Players from Casteel High School and Red Mountain High School compete during a nonregion football game in Queen Creek. The matchup featured hard-hitting action on both sides of the ball as the Colts and Mountain Lions squared off before a large crowd early in the Arizona high school football season. The photo package highlights key moments from the game, including offensive drives, defensive stops, special teams plays and sideline reactions as both teams battled for momentum throughout the contest. Casteel and Red Mountain are among the East Valley’s perennial football powers, drawing strong community support and showcasing some of the state’s top prep talent on Friday night.
