Overview
- Basha seized control with a 17-0 halftime lead at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe and never trailed.
- Chandler’s offense was limited to one second-half touchdown as the Bears posted 17 points in each half.
- The win marks Basha’s second Open Division state title, adding to its 2022 championship.
- Basha reached the final after a 19-16 comeback over two-time defending champion Liberty in the semifinals.
- Chandler advanced by upsetting Hamilton 30-17 behind quarterback Will Mencl’s three rushing touchdowns, and the crosstown foes had not met in the regular season.