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Chandler Wolves, Basha Bears Kick Off on ESPN Saturday

8/30/2026

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Chandler Wolves and Basha Bears will open their seasons Saturday night on ESPN.
The game will be played at Jim Wall Stadium in Chandler, Arizona.
Basha entered the season as Arizona’s top-ranked team after a 34-7 win over Chandler in 2025.
Basha head coach Chris McDonald said ESPN’s attention highlights Arizona high school football.
Running back Noah Roberts, a Texas commit, said the ESPN stage helps attract recruiters.

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Chandler Wolves and Basha Bears will open their seasons Saturday night on ESPN.
The game will be played at Jim Wall Stadium in Chandler, Arizona.
Basha entered the season as Arizona’s top-ranked team after a 34-7 win over Chandler in 2025.
Basha head coach Chris McDonald said ESPN’s attention highlights Arizona high school football.
Running back Noah Roberts, a Texas commit, said the ESPN stage helps attract recruiters.