Queen Creek

Queen Creek has reached the quarterfinals and semifinals, respectively, the past two seasons and could take that final step this year.

Queen Creek

Queen Creek

Queen Creek’s miscues costly

Queen Creek\'s offense cannot seem to keep their hands on the ball causing a turnover when Millennium\'s James Castillo picks up the ball on a fumble during the varsity football game at Queen Creek High School Friday night.

Queen Creek football

Queen Creek won the Division III state title on a safety in the final seconds to end a crazy high school football season.

Queen Creek-Desert Edge

Queen Creek’s Tucker Workman, left, celebrates after he tackled Desert Edge punter Chris Brown in the end zone during the final seconds of Queen Creek’s 9-7 win in the Division III championship game.

Queen Creek football

Queen Creek coach Joe Germaine congratulates his players after a touchdown against Williams Field during its regular season game on Oct. 26, 2012 at Queen Creek High School.

Queen Creek vs. Nogales

Queen Creek's Dawson Prickett shows his excitement, after his team defeated Nogales to move on to the state championship finals, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012 at Campo Verde High School in Gilbert. [Jerry Burch/Special to Tribune]

Queen Creek vs. Nogales

Queen Creek's Brody Jack, Derek Arrington and Dawson Prickett raise their hands to show their victory over Nogales, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012 at Campo Verde High School in Gilbert. [Jerry Burch/Special to Tribune]

Queen Creek vs. Nogales

The Queen Creek cheer squad are shown before the school's football team plays Nogales, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012 at Campo Verde High School in Gilbert. [Jerry Burch/Special to Tribune]

Queen Creek vs. Nogales

Queen Creek's Matt Guida leaps through the line for a substantial gain against Nogales, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012 at Campo Verde High School in Gilbert. [Jerry Burch/Special to Tribune]

Queen Creek vs. Nogales

Nogales coach Vince Villanucci looks on as his team plays Queen Creek, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012 at Campo Verde High School in Gilbert. [Jerry Burch/Special to Tribune]

Queen Creek vs. Nogales

Queen Creek defenders bring down Nogales running back Alan Garcia Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012 at Campo Verde High School in Gilbert. [Jerry Burch/Special to Tribune]

Queen Creek vs. Nogales

Queen Creek's Eric Jones carries the ball while taking on Nogales, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012 at Campo Verde High School in Gilbert. [Jerry Burch/Special to Tribune]

Queen Creek vs. Nogales

Queen Creek defenders Dejon Thompson, left, and Garrett Laidley watch as Dawson Prickett trips up Nogales quaterback Marcel Renteria, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012 at Campo Verde High School in Gilbert. [Jerry Burch/Special to Tribune]

Queen Creek vs. Nogales

The Queen Creek football team takes to the field to play Nogales Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012 at Campo Verde High School in Gilbert. [Jerry Burch/Special to Tribune]

Queen Creek vs. Nogales

Queen Creek Bulldog running back Eric Jones carries the ball while taking on Nogales, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012 at Campo Verde High School in Gilbert. [Jerry Burch/Special to Tribune]

Queen Creek vs. Nogales

The Queen Creek football team celebrates with their fans after their victory over Nogales, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012 at Campo Verde High School in Gilbert. [Jerry Burch/Special to Tribune]

Queen Creek vs. Nogales

Nogales sophomore running back Alan Garcia carries the ball while taking on Queen Creek, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012 at Campo Verde High School in Gilbert. [Jerry Burch/Special to Tribune]

Queen Creek vs. Nogales

Queen Creek coach Joe Germaine applauds his team after their win over Nogales to advance them to the state finals, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012 at Campo Verde High School in Gilbert. [Jerry Burch/Special to Tribune]

Queen Creek vs. Nogales

Queen Creek's Luis Moreno and Tyler Johnson join their team mates in celebrating their victory over Nogales Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012 at Campo Verde High School in Gilbert. [Jerry Burch/Special to Tribune]