National signing day: Lineman joins San Diego St.

Antonio Rosales gets a hug from cousin Marina Contreras, who was among family members on hand to congratulate him on signing day.

National signing day: Lineman joins San Diego St.

Ironwood Ridge quarterback Tyler Williams, right, with teammate Cris Thorson, displays his state championship ring during signing ceremonies at the school. Williams will play for Air Force; Thorson will play for Colorado Mesa University.

National signing day: Lineman joins San Diego St.

Antonio Rosales belongs to three Native American tribes: Tohono O'odham, Yaqui and Oglala Sioux.

HS signing day: Tucson High's Rosales highlights more than 50 local athletes who signed with colleges

Antonio Rosales belongs to three Native American tribes: Tohono O’odham, Yaqui and Oglala Sioux.

I-Ridge QB among 13 4-year college signees

Ironwood Ridge quarterback Tyler Williams heads a class of at least 13 Southern Arizona high school football players who expect to sign letters of intent with four-year colleges today.

Gaona in the Game: Mayfield back for Round 2 at Palo Verde

Todd Mayfield

Gaona in the Game: Mayfield back for Round 2 at Palo Verde

Todd Mayfield isn't sure why he kept all his Palo Verde gear after retiring from coaching the school's football team in 2009.

Arizona Daily Star high school football All-Southern Arizona Team

All-Southern-Arizona football selections were based on staff observations and collected statistics, in consultation with area coaches.

Ironwood Ridge rises to the occasion

Tyler Williams took off running from the 15-yard line.

I-Ridge rises to the occasion

Ironwood Ridge's Tyler Williams hurdles Centennial's Xavier Villanueva to score a second-quarter touchdown.

I-Ridge rises to the occasion

Ironwood Ridge defensive back Julian Figueroa levels Centennial's Jayleen Brisco on an incomplete pass in the third quarter of the Nighthawks' victory.

HS football: Top performers for Sept. 28

High school football: I-Ridge's Tyler Williams to get time at QB, safety

Ironwood Ridge's Tyler Williams tries to turn the corner against oncoming Scottsdale Notre Dame defenders in a 2011 Division II quarterfinal.

High school football: I-Ridge's Tyler Williams to get time at QB, safety

Our countdown to the beginning of the high school football season continues with Tyler Williams from Ironwood Ridge.

High school football preseason countdown: Tyler Williams

Our countdown to the beginning of the high school football season continues with Tyler Williams from Ironwood Ridge.

Hansen's Sunday Notebook: Hill transforms his body, game

Solomon Hill's extreme makeover -"He's having a great summer," UA coach Sean Miller says - will allow him to play his natural position, small forward.

Hansen's Sunday Notebook: Hill transforms his body, game

Kayla Bonstrom

Hansen's Sunday Notebook: Hill transforms his body, game

called a standout

Hansen's Sunday Notebook: Hill transforms his body, game

Tyler Williams

Hansen's Sunday Notebook: Hill transforms his body, game

I took a midlevel seat at McKale Center Wednesday afternoon, watching as UA assistant coach James Whitford worked a one-on-one shooting drill with Kyle Fogg.