On Saturday, December 8th, the Grand Canyon State Gridiron Club presented Salpointe Catholic's Bijan Robinson with the 2018 Ed Doherty Award. Robinson won the award via a press vote amongst a list of 51 eligible candidates, and a top five consisting of Robinson, Notre Dame's Jake Smith, Saguaro's Connor Soelle, and Chandler's Jacob Conover and DeCarlos Brooks. I was able to interview several award candidates before the award was announced, as well as the winner after the award was announced, for a special edition of the Arizona Varsity Show.

Interviews with:

Notre Dame's Jake Smith (6:34)

Boulder Creek's Henrix Johnson (13:20)

Casteel's Gunner Cruz (18:54)

Marana's Trenton Bourguet (24:45)

Gilbert's Will Plummer (30:06)

Prescott's Austin Clark (36:24)

Chandler's Jacob Conover and William's Field's Zack Shepherd (41:42)

Chandler's DeCarlos Brooks (49:09)

Salpointe Catholic Head Coach Denis Bene (54:26)

Salpointe Catholic's Bijan Robinson (57:54)

Breakdown (46 Minutes)

Brett Quintyne, Ralph Amsden and Chilly break down Chandler's 65-28 win over Perry in the 2018 6A State Championship. Who had standout performances? What led to the blowout? Is Perry the favorite in 2019? All that and more, plus...

3:40- Interview with Chandler RB DeCarlos Brooks

6:20- Interview with Chandler LB Zack Bowers

19:35- Interview with Perry's D'Shayne James

21:50- Interview with Chandler DB David Eppinger

37:27- Talking recruiting, including Matt McCreight's walk-on offer to Alabama

Ralph Amsden recaps the 5A and 6A state championship games, and interviews Centennial's Jonathan Morris, Carson Keltner, and Cire Fields after their 60-7 win over Notre Dame, as well as Chandler's Jacob Conover after they beat Perry 65-28. Chilly, Cody Cameron and Brett Quintyne add their take on the championship games as well. (30 minutes)

Ralph Amsden recaps the 4A championship, and interviews Saguaro's Will Shaffer, Jacobe Covington, and head coach Jason Mohns after their 42-16 win. Chilly and Cody Cameron add their take on the championship as well. (30 minutes)

Ralph Amsden recaps the 2A and 3A State Championships, and previews the 4A, 5A and 6A title games.

Breakdown (2 hours, 44 minutes)

Intro

Recap of Thatcher's win over Round Valley in the 2A Championship: 6:00

-Interview with Thatcher's Jack Kortsen at 12:20

Recap of Northwest Christian's 40-37 3OT win over Yuma Catholic: 14:43

-Interview with Northwest Christian's Dusty Inness at 30:44

-Interview with Northwest Christian's Zach Heidel at 32:48

-Interview with Yuma Catholic's J.R. Henderson at 35:12

Preview of #1 Salpointe vs #2 Saguaro in the 4A State Championship: 37:00

-Interview with Saguaro's Connor Soelle and Clay Randall at 57:00

Preview of #1 Centennial vs #3 Notre Dame in the 5A State Championship: 1:08:15

-Interview with Notre Dame Prep's Jake Farrell at 1:31:56

-Interview with Centennial's Jeiel Stark at 1:39:45

Preview of #1 Chandler vs #6 Perry in the 6A State Championship: 1:48:12

-Interview with Brayden Rohme and Travis Calloway at 2:19:11

-Interview with Jacob Conover, Brayden Liebrock, DeCarlos Brooks and Zach Bowers at 2:28:07

Predictions: 2:37:20

Breakdown (78 Minutes)

Brett Quintyne, Ralph Amsden and Chilly discuss the end of Valley Christian's season, as well as the semifinal wins for Chandler and Perry, setting up a rematch of the 2017 6A Championship. Interviews with Chandler and Perry players, and analysis of the upcoming championship game

Intro- Recapping the Valley Christian semifinal loss to Northwest Christian

9:57- Recapping the Perry semifinal win over Pinnacle (Interviews with Brayden Rohme and Travis Calloway at 16:00)

28:34- Recapping the Chandler semifinal win over Highland (Interviews with Jacob Conover, Brayden Liebrock, DeCarlos Brooks and Zack Bowers at 37:04)

46:35- Previewing the 2018 state championship game

Breakdown (52 Minutes)

Brett Quintyne, Ralph Amsden and Chilly discuss second round playoff results for the Chandler-area football programs, and preview the semifinal playoff matchups for the three remaining schools.

Intro/Valley Christian

5:18- Seton Catholic

13:12- Casteel

24:00- Perry

36:35- Chandler

Breakdown (57 Minutes)

Brett Quintyne, Ralph Amsden and Chilly discuss Week 11's results for the Chandler-area football programs, and preview the first round playoff matchups.

Intro/Valley Christian (Interviews with Vinnie LaGatta and Kirk Sundberg)

7:19- Seton Catholic

14:36- Casteel

27:40- Basha

35:35- Perry

37:35- Chandler

Plus, the guys discuss N'Keal Harry's legacy as his last ASU home game approaches.

Breakdown (50 minutes)

Brett Quintyne, Ralph Amsden and Chilly discuss Week 11's results for the Chandler-area football programs, and preview the first round playoff matchups.

Intro/Valley Christian

6:50- Seton Catholic

12:13- Casteel

18:45- Hamilton

26:50- Basha/Perry

35:20- Chandler

Plus, at 38:30 we discuss Jacob Conover's place in Arizona High school football history, and at 44:40, we debate whether the 2017 Perry Puma could beat the 2018 Perry Pumas.

Breakdown (19 minutes)

Brett Quintyne and Chilly discuss Week 10's results for the Chandler-area football programs, and preview week 11.

Intro/Valley Christian

3:00- Seton Catholic

4:08- Casteel

5:40- Hamilton

8:05- Perry

11:10- Basha

13:10- Chandler