High school football: Queen Creek 35, Nogales 0: Nogales season ends in disbelief

Queen Creek defensive back Colton Moore, left, strips a pass from Nogales tight end Mikey Lopez that could have gone for a first down in the third quarter but was ruled incomplete.

High school football: Queen Creek 35, Nogales 0: Nogales season ends in disbelief

Queen Creek running back Matt Guida parts the Nogales defense in the second quarter for one of his three touchdowns. He had 213 rushing yards.

High school football: Queen Creek 35, Nogales 0: Nogales season ends in disbelief

GILBERT - Nogales coach Vince Villanucci couldn't stop shaking his head.

High school football state playoffs: Fans part of Nogales' amazing story

Brian McCarty is still Nogales' running back, but he's now also lining up as a receiver. He has caught 11 passes for 291 yards and 3 TDs in the playoffs.

High school football state playoffs: Fans part of Nogales' amazing story

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High school football state playoffs: Fans part of Nogales' amazing story

NOGALES - When the Nogales boys basketball team went to and won the 4A-I state championship in Glendale two years ago, Apaches fans did not disappoint.