Photos: Hamilton vs. Mountain Pointe
Division I State Championship game action, Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012 in Glendale.
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Hamilton vs Mountain Pointe Football
Hamilton head coach Steve Belles and his team begin the celebration as the clock ticks down on their 31-16 victory over Mountain Pointe during the Division I state championship game at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. [Ralph Freso/Special to Tribune]
Hamilton vs Mountain Pointe Football
Hamilton tight end Chad Nelson #35 catches a touchdown pass in front of Mountain Pointe defensive back Trey Campbell during the first quarter of the Division I state championship football game at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. [Ralph Freso/Special to Tribune]
Hamilton vs Mountain Pointe Football
Hamilton tight end Chad Nelson #35 celebrates with teammates in the endzone after his touchdown catch against Mountain Pointe during the first quarter of the Division I state championship football game at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. [Ralph Freso/Special to Tribune]
Hamilton vs Mountain Pointe Football
Hamilton receiver Israel Simpson #18 is tackled by Mountain Pointe's Wesley Payne after a catch for a first down during the first quarter of the Division I state championship football game at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. [Ralph Freso/Special to Tribune]
Hamilton vs Mountain Pointe Football
Hamilton quarterback AJ Thigpen is tackled by a host of Mountain Pointe defenders during the first quarter of the Division I state championship football game at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. [Ralph Freso/Special to Tribune]
Hamilton vs Mountain Pointe Football
Mountain Pointe defensive back Jalen Brown intercepts a pass intended for Hamilton receiver Tyler Eggers during the second quarter of the Division I state championship football game at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. [Ralph Freso/Special to Tribune]
Hamilton vs Mountain Pointe Football
Hamilton Jalen Jenkins #8 knocks the ball free from Mountain Pointe running back Garette Craig on a screen pass during the second quarter of the Division I state championship football game at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. [Ralph Freso/Special to Tribune]
Hamilton vs Mountain Pointe Football
Hamilton fans cheer on the Huskies after their touchdown against Mountain Pointe during the first quarter of the Division I state championship football game at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. [Ralph Freso/Special to Tribune]
Hamilton vs Mountain Pointe Football
Hamilton tight end Chad Nelson #35 celebrates with teammate Bryce Holland after his touchdown catch against Mountain Pointe during the first quarter of the Division I state championship football game at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. [Ralph Freso/Special to Tribune]
Hamilton vs Mountain Pointe Football
Mountain Pointe quarterback Antonio Hinojosa throws a pass downfield against Hamilton during the second quarter of the Division I state championship football game at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. [Ralph Freso/Special to Tribune]
Hamilton vs Mountain Pointe Football
Hamilton running back Kevin Walters runs through the Mountain Pointe defense for a first down during the second quarter of the Division I state championship football game at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. [Ralph Freso/Special to Tribune]
Hamilton vs Mountain Pointe Football
Hamilton head coach Steve Belles talks with his team during a timeout in the first quarter of the Division I state championship football game against Mountain Pointe at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. [Ralph Freso/Special to Tribune]
Hamilton vs Mountain Pointe Football
Hamilton receiver Tyler Eggers catches a touchdown pass over Mountain Pointe defender Travonn White during the second quarter of the Division I state championship football game at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. [Ralph Freso/Special to Tribune]
Hamilton vs Mountain Pointe Football
Hamilton quarterback is tackled in the backfield by Mountain Pointe defenders during the second quarter of the Division I state championship football game at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. [Ralph Freso/Special to Tribune]
Hamilton vs Mountain Pointe Football
Hamilton defensive back Juwan Jones intercepts a pass intended for Mountain Pointe receiver Jalen Brown during the second quarter of the Division I state championship football game at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. [Ralph Freso/Special to Tribune]
Hamilton vs Mountain Pointe Football
Hamilton running back Kevin Walters finds open field on a 29-yard run against Mountain Pointe during the fourth quarter of the Division I state championship football game at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. [Ralph Freso/Special to Tribune]
Hamilton vs Mountain Pointe Football
Hamilton quarterback AJ Thigpen scrambles out of the pocket on a run against Mountain Pointe during the second quarter of the Division I state championship football game at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. [Ralph Freso/Special to Tribune]
Hamilton vs Mountain Pointe Football
Hamilton running back Tyrell Smith #1 gives a stiff arm to the facemask of Mountain Pointe defender Wesley Payne during the second quarter of the Division I state championship football game at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. [Ralph Freso/Special to Tribune]
Hamilton vs Mountain Pointe Football
Hamilton quarterback AJ Thigpen looks for a receiver downfield against Mountain Pointe during the second quarter of the Division I state championship football game at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. [Ralph Freso/Special to Tribune]
Hamilton vs Mountain Pointe Football
Hamilton's Quaken Cunningham #2 and Ethan Hendricks #90 hoist up the Division I State Championship football trophy as they celebrate their 31-16 victory over Mountain Pointe at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. [Ralph Freso/Special to Tribune]
Hamilton vs Mountain Pointe Football
Hamilton's Kevin Walters #31 and his Huskie teammates celebrate their Division I State Football Championship following a 31-16 victory over Mountain Pointe at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. [Ralph Freso/Special to Tribune]
Hamilton vs Mountain Pointe Football
Hamilton's Quaken Cunningham,right, kisses the Division I State Championship football trophy as the team celebrates their 31-16 victory over Mountain Pointe at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. [Ralph Freso/Special to Tribune]
Hamilton vs Mountain Pointe Football
Hamilton offensive lineman Bryce Holland celebrates the Huskies Division I State Championship after their 31-16 victory over Mountain Pointe at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. [Ralph Freso/Special to Tribune]
Football: MP vs Hamilton
Jalen Brown, #2, and Aaron Blank, #51 of Mountain Pointe,tackle Kevin Walters, #31 of Hamilton, during the Division I State Championship football game between Mountain Pointe and Hamilton at University of Phoenix Stadium on Saturday, November 24, 2012.
Football: MP vs Hamilton
Antonio Hinojosa, #6 of Mountain Pointe, puts his hand to his forehead while watching the last minute of the game during the Division I State Championship football game between Mountain Pointe and Hamilton at University of Phoenix Stadium on Saturday, November 24, 2012.
Football: MP vs Hamilton
Lonnie Johnson, #65 of Mountain Pointe, cries as he walks to the locker room after the Division I State Championship football game between Mountain Pointe and Hamilton at University of Phoenix Stadium on Saturday, November 24, 2012.
Football: MP vs Hamilton
John Abercrombie, #35, and Ryan Sheehan, #1 of Mountain Pointe, pack up equipment after the Division I State Championship football game between Mountain Pointe and Hamilton at University of Phoenix Stadium on Saturday, November 24, 2012.
Football: MP vs Hamilton
Mountain Pointe players watch Hamilton accept their championship trophy during the Division I State Championship football game between Mountain Pointe and Hamilton at University of Phoenix Stadium on Saturday, November 24, 2012.
Football: MP vs Hamilton
Antonio Hinojosa, #6 of Mountain Pointe, looks at the crowd as he walks back to the locker room after the Division I State Championship football game between Mountain Pointe and Hamilton at University of Phoenix Stadium on Saturday, November 24, 2012.
Football: MP vs Hamilton
Aaron Blank, #51, Kenneth Lacy, #76, Head Coach Norris Vaughan and Garette Craig, #23 of Mountain Pointe, accept their 2nd place trophy during the Division I State Championship game football between Mountain Pointe and Hamilton at University of Phoenix Stadium on Saturday, November 24, 2012.
Football: MP vs Hamilton
Garette Craig, #23 of Mountain Pointe, holds their runner-up trophy after the Division I State Championship football game between Mountain Pointe and Hamilton at University of Phoenix Stadium on Saturday, November 24, 2012.
Football: MP vs Hamilton
Travonn White, #22 of Mountain Pointe, takes a knee while trophies are being presented after the Division I State Championship football game between Mountain Pointe and Hamilton at University of Phoenix Stadium on Saturday, November 24, 2012.
Football: MP vs Hamilton
Hamilton players hold their championship trophy in the air after the Division I State Championship football game between Mountain Pointe and Hamilton at University of Phoenix Stadium on Saturday, November 24, 2012.
Football: MP vs Hamilton
Aaron Blank, #51, Kenneth Lacy, #76 and Head Coach Norris Vaughan and Garette Craig, #23 of Mountain Pointe, accept their 2nd place trophy during the Division I State Championship football game between Mountain Pointe and Hamilton at University of Phoenix Stadium on Saturday, November 24, 2012.
Football: MP vs Hamilton
Antonio Hinojosa, #6 of Mountain Pointe, runs the ball during the Division I State Championship football game between Mountain Pointe and Hamilton at University of Phoenix Stadium on Saturday, November 24, 2012.
Football: MP vs Hamilton
Daniel Neal catches a football while playing catch before the Division I State Championship football game between Mountain Pointe and Hamilton at University of Phoenix Stadium on Saturday, November 24, 2012.
Football: MP vs Hamilton
Frankie Felix, #15 of Hamilton, attempts to get away from Trey Campbell, #14 of Mountain Pointe, during the Division I State Championship football game between Mountain Pointe and Hamilton at University of Phoenix Stadium on Saturday, November 24, 2012.
Football: MP vs Hamilton
Antonio Hinojosa, #6 of Mountain Pointe, puts his hand to his forehead while watching the last minute of the game during the Division I State Championship football game between Mountain Pointe and Hamilton at University of Phoenix Stadium on Saturday, November 24, 2012.
Football: MP vs Hamilton
Trevor Lane, #6 of Hamilton, scrambles for the ball after Antonio Hinojosa, #6 of Mountain Pointe, fumbles it during the Division I State Championship football game between Mountain Pointe and Hamilton at University of Phoenix Stadium on Saturday, November 24, 2012.
Football: MP vs Hamilton
Mountain Pointe fans cheer during the Division I State Championship football game between Mountain Pointe and Hamilton at University of Phoenix Stadium on Saturday, November 24, 2012.
Football: MP vs Hamilton
Mountain Pointe cheerleaders perform during the Division I State Championship football game between Mountain Pointe and Hamilton at University of Phoenix Stadium on Saturday, November 24, 2012.
Football: MP vs Hamilton
Mountain Pointe fans cheer during the Division I State Championship football game between Mountain Pointe and Hamilton at University of Phoenix Stadium on Saturday, November 24, 2012.
Football: MP vs Hamilton
Mountain Pointe team captains, Thomas Warren, #26, Garette Craig, #23, Aaron Blank, #51, and Kenneth Lacy, #76, wait for the coin toss during the Division I State Championship football game between Mountain Pointe and Hamilton at University of Phoenix Stadium on Saturday, November 24, 2012.
Football: MP vs Hamilton
The Mountain Pointe team prays before the Division I State Championship football game between Mountain Pointe and Hamilton at University of Phoenix Stadium on Saturday, November 24, 2012.
Football: MP vs Hamilton
Thomas Warren, #26 of Mountain Pointe, is tackled by Brady Denton, #51, and Qualen Cunningham, #2 of Hamilton, during the Division I State Championship football game between Mountain Pointe and Hamilton at University of Phoenix Stadium on Saturday, November 24, 2012.
Football: MP vs Hamilton
Antonio Hinojosa, #6 of Mountain Pointe, looks for someone to pass the ball to during the Division I State Championship football game between Mountain Pointe and Hamilton at University of Phoenix Stadium on Saturday, November 24, 2012.
Football: MP vs Hamilton
Antonio Hinojosa, #6 of Mountain Pointe, runs the ball during the Division I State Championship football game between Mountain Pointe and Hamilton at University of Phoenix Stadium on Saturday, November 24, 2012.
Football: MP vs Hamilton
Kevin Walters, #31 of Hamilton, is tackled by Natrell Curtis, #75 of Mountain Pointe, during the Division I State Championship football game between Mountain Pointe and Hamilton at University of Phoenix Stadium on Saturday, November 24, 2012.
Football: MP vs Hamilton
Mountain Pointe fans cheer during the Division I State Championship football game between Mountain Pointe and Hamilton at University of Phoenix Stadium on Saturday, November 24, 2012.
Football: MP vs Hamilton
Emmanuel Butler, #8 of Mountain Pointe, jumps and catches the ball for a touchdown during the Division I State Championship football game between Mountain Pointe and Hamilton at University of Phoenix Stadium on Saturday, November 24, 2012.
Football: MP vs Hamilton
2010 Mountain Pointe graduate, Nick Kelly throws a bean bag while tailgating before the Division I State Championship football game between Mountain Pointe and Hamilton at University of Phoenix Stadium on Saturday, November 24, 2012.
Football: MP vs Hamilton
Wesley Payne, #5 of Mountain Pointe, runs the ball during the Division I State Championship football game between Mountain Pointe and Hamilton at University of Phoenix Stadium on Saturday, November 24, 2012.
Football: MP vs Hamilton
Ciyre Simmons, #25 of Mountain Pointe, sprays himself with water during a time out during the Division I State Championship football game between Mountain Pointe and Hamilton at University of Phoenix Stadium on Saturday, November 24, 2012.
Football: MP vs Hamilton
David Jakpor, #40 of Mountain Pointe, tackles Juwan Jones, #17 of Hamilton, during the Division I State Championship football game between Mountain Pointe and Hamilton at University of Phoenix Stadium on Saturday, November 24, 2012.
Football: MP vs Hamilton
Trey Campbell, #14, and Aaron Blank, #51 of Mountain Pointe, talk before they head back into the game during the Division I State Championship football game between Mountain Pointe and Hamilton at University of Phoenix Stadium on Saturday, November 24, 2012.
Football: MP vs Hamilton
Frankie Felix, #15 of Hamilton, is tackled by Landry Payne, #7, Trey Lauer, #3, and Kyle Spight, #55 of Mountain Pointe, during the Division I State Championship football game between Mountain Pointe and Hamilton at University of Phoenix Stadium on Saturday, November 24, 2012.
Football: MP vs Hamilton
Scott Koehler misses the ball while paying catch at a tailgate party before the Division I State Championship football game between Mountain Pointe and Hamilton at University of Phoenix Stadium on Saturday, November 24, 2012.
Football: MP vs Hamilton
Sam Park grills chicken and jalapeño poppers while tale gating before the Division I State Championship football game between Mountain Pointe and Hamilton at University of Phoenix Stadium on Saturday, November 24, 2012.
Football: MP vs Hamilton
Mountain Pointe fans lose their enthusiasm as a defeat seems imminent during the Division I State Championship football game between Mountain Pointe and Hamilton at University of Phoenix Stadium on Saturday, November 24, 2012.
Football: MP vs Hamilton
Landry Payne, #7 of Mountain Pointe, runs the ball during the Division I State Championship football game between Mountain Pointe and Hamilton at University of Phoenix Stadium on Saturday, November 24, 2012.
Football: MP vs Hamilton
Wesley Payne, #5 of Mountain Pointe, trips up Elijah Williams, #85 of Hamilton, right outside of the end zone during the Division I State Championship football game between Mountain Pointe and Hamilton at University of Phoenix Stadium on Saturday, November 24, 2012.
Football: MP vs Hamilton
Kenneth Lacy, #76 of Mountain Pointe, waits for the coin toss during the Division I State Championship football game between Mountain Pointe and Hamilton at University of Phoenix Stadium on Saturday, November 24, 2012.
Football: MP vs Hamilton
Brady Denton, #51 of Hamilton, stops Thomas Warren, #26 of Mountain Pointe, during the Division I State Championship football game between Mountain Pointe and Hamilton at University of Phoenix Stadium on Saturday, November 24, 2012.
Football: MP vs Hamilton
Kevin Walters, #31 of Hamilton, is tackled by Wesley Payne, #5 of Mountain Pointe, during the Division I State Championship football game between Mountain Pointe and Hamilton at University of Phoenix Stadium on Saturday, November 24, 2012.
Football: MP vs Hamilton
Captains shake hands after the coin toss during the Division I State Championship football game between Mountain Pointe and Hamilton at University of Phoenix Stadium on Saturday, November 24, 2012.
Football: MP vs Hamilton
Kevin Walters, #31 of Hamilton, is tackled by Natrell Curtis, #75, Wesley Payne, #5, and Aaron Blank, #51 of Mountain Pointe, during the Division I State Championship football game between Mountain Pointe and Hamilton at University of Phoenix Stadium on Saturday, November 24, 2012.
Football: MP vs Hamilton
Luke Parrish, #20 of Hamilton, catches the ball after Jalen Brown, #2 of Mountain Pointe, and Jalen Jenkins, #8 of Hamilton, miss the catch at the MP end zone during the Division I State Championship football game between Mountain Pointe and Hamilton at University of Phoenix Stadium on Saturday, November 24, 2012.
Football: MP vs Hamilton
Antonio Hinojosa, #6 of Mountain Pointe, is tackled during the Division I State Championship football game between Mountain Pointe and Hamilton at University of Phoenix Stadium on Saturday, November 24, 2012.
Football: MP vs Hamilton
Kenneth Lacy, #76 of Mountain Pointe, walks out the locker room before the Division I State Championship football game between Mountain Pointe and Hamilton at University of Phoenix Stadium on Saturday, November 24, 2012.
Football: MP vs Hamilton
Jalen Brown, #2, and Aaron Blank, #51 of Mountain Pointe,tackle Kevin Walters, #31 of Hamilton, during the Division I State Championship football game between Mountain Pointe and Hamilton at University of Phoenix Stadium on Saturday, November 24, 2012.
Football: MP vs Hamilton
Dejhon Edwards, #10 of Mountain Pointe, prepares for the Division I State Championship football game between Mountain Pointe and Hamilton at University of Phoenix Stadium on Saturday, November 24, 2012.
Football: MP vs Hamilton
The Mountain Pointe team prays before the Division I State Championship football between game Mountain Pointe and Hamilton at University of Phoenix Stadium on Saturday, November 24, 2012.
Football: MP vs Hamilton
Kenneth Lacy, #76 of Mountain Pointe, gets ready before the Division I State Championship football game between Mountain Pointe and Hamilton at University of Phoenix Stadium on Saturday, November 24, 2012.
Football: MP vs Hamilton
Offensive Coordinator Eric Lauer, speaks to the team before the Division I State Championship football game between Mountain Pointe and Hamilton at University of Phoenix Stadium on Saturday, November 24, 2012.
Football: MP vs Hamilton
Mountain Pointe waits in the locker room before the game during the Division I State Championship football game between Mountain Pointe and Hamilton at University of Phoenix Stadium on Saturday, November 24, 2012.
Football: MP vs Hamilton
Antonio Hinojosa, #6, and Trey Lauer, #3 of Mountain Pointe, toss the ball around in the locker room before the Division I State Championship football game between Mountain Pointe and Hamilton at University of Phoenix Stadium on Saturday, November 24, 2012.
Football: MP vs Hamilton
Wesley Payne, #5, and Landry Payne, #7 of Mountain Pointe, sack Aj Thigpen, #12 of Hamilton, during the Division I State Championship football game between Mountain Pointe and Hamilton at University of Phoenix Stadium on Saturday, November 24, 2012.
Football: MP vs Hamilton
Garette Craig, #23 of Mountain Pointe, is tackled by Chad Nelson, #35 of Hamilton, during the Division I State Championship football game between Mountain Pointe and Hamilton at University of Phoenix Stadium on Saturday, November 24, 2012.
Football: MP vs Hamilton
Juwan Jones, #17 of Hamilton, is tackled by Charlie Trevino, #30, and David Jakpor, #40 of Mountain Pointe, during the Division I State Championship football game between Mountain Pointe and Hamilton at University of Phoenix Stadium on Saturday, November 24, 2012.
Football: MP vs Hamilton
Aj Thigpen, #12 of Hamilton, is sacked by Ciyre Simmons, #25, and Landry Payne, #7 of Mountain Pointe, during the Division I State Championship football game between Mountain Pointe and Hamilton at University of Phoenix Stadium on Saturday, November 24, 2012.
Football: MP vs Hamilton
Garette Craig, #23 of Mountain Pointe, prepares for the Division I State Championship football game between Mountain Pointe and Hamilton at University of Phoenix Stadium on Saturday, November 24, 2012.
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