Green Valley coach Brian Castro hopes for more offensive stability this season as the Gators hope to make the playoffs.
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The defending Sunset Region champion Panthers are hoping for another big season.
The Aggies have won five straight state titles and hope to contend again this year.
The Panthers recovered from an 0-6 start to make a 17th consecutive playoff appearance last season, and hope to keep that streak going in 2017.
The Diamondbacks are coming off a highly-successful 2016 season and hope to continue their momentum.
The Skyhawks return 15 lettermen, including nine starters, as they look to continue improving.
New head coach Tara Magdos inherits a team with 12 returning lettermen.
The Gators return 12 letter winners and are optimistic about the season.
The Longhorns must replace all-state running back Samuel Turner, but hope an experienced offensive line will help them build on an eight-win 2016 campaign.
The Gaels bring back six starters and aim to defend their Southwest League title.
The Spartans bring back seven starters as they aim for their fifth straight league title and a run at the Sunset Region and state crowns.
Despite losing three seniors who combined for 88 goals, the Gaels have the pieces in place for a big season.
The Pirates advanced to the state quarterfinals last season, and expect to be contenders for the 3A crown in 2017.
The Roadrunners bring back nine starters from a team that advanced to the Class 3A state semifinals last season.
