The C-Town Rivals Podcast: Recent Episodes

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A weekly podcast covering prep sports and alumni news in and around Chandler, Arizona as part of ArizonaVarsity.com and the Rivals network.

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Episode Breakdown: 62 Minutes

In the final episode of season 10, Brett Quintyne is joined by Chilly and Ralph Amsden to discuss Basha's 28-21 win over Saguaro to become the 2022 Open Division State Champions! They also give a breakdown of the 2022 seasons of all the C-Town teams.

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In this episode, Brett Quintyne is joined by Chilly and Ralph Amsden to discuss Basha's 13-0 win over Chandler to punch their ticket to their first ever championship game against Saguaro. The guys also recap Chandler's season, and talk about Casteel's semifinal loss at the hands of Pinnacle.

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Brett Quintyne is joined by Ralph Amsden and Chilly to discuss Hamilton's season ending loss against Saguaro, and the Open division wins by Chandler and Basha that set up their playoff rematch. Casteel continues to dominate in the 6A playoffs, and the guys discuss their upcoming game against Pinnacle. 

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Episode Breakdown: 49 Minutes

On this week's episode, Brett Quintyne is joined by Chilly and Ralph Amsden to discuss the opening round losses by ACP and Perry, the 6A opening round blowout by Casteel, and preview the open division games for Basha, Chandler and Hamilton.

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Episode Breakdown: 42 Minutes

On this week's episode, Brett Quintyne is joined by Chilly and Ralph Amsden to discuss the 3A quarterfinal loss by Valley Christian, the  playoff seedings for Casteel and Arizona College Prep, as well recapping the final week of the regular season (including Hamilton's win in the Battle for Arizona Avenue).

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On this week's episode, Brett Quintyne is joined by Chilly and Ralph Amsden to discuss Valley Christian's opening round playoff win against Mohave, plus all of last week's games, including Basha smashing Casteel. The Battle for AZ Avenue luncheon took place this week, and the guys preview Chandler vs Hamilton, and talk about getting a luncheon started to celebrate Basha vs Perry. Plus, Chandler Head Coach Rick Garretson is interviewed by Brett.

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Episode Breakdown: 84 Minutes

On this week's episode, Brett Quintyne is joined by Chilly and Ralph Amsden, as well as Chandler mayor Kevin Hartke! After interviewing the mayor, the guys talk about Valley Christian's fall in the 3A playoff seedings, as well as Seton Catholic's struggle to score points. Basha upset Chandler on ESPN, and Hamilton's Beckham Pellant had a breakout game in the Huskies win over Casteel. The guys discuss all of last week's action, and preview the week ahead!

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On this week's episode, Brett Quintyne is joined by Chilly and Ralph Amsden to discuss last week's results, including Basha's comeback win over Hamilton, and get into  the very big week ahead, with Casteel taking on Hamilton, Basha and Chandler playing on ESPN, and a potential must-win for Perry against Boulder Creek. Brett also interviews Basha Head Coach Chris McDonald.

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Brett Quintyne went out to ACP's 42-0 win over Seton Catholic, and breaks down what makes the Knights such a complete team. He's joined by Chilly and Ralph Amsden to preview some big upcoming games between Casteel and Perry, as well as a Thursday night showdown between Basha and Hamilton. 

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Episode Breakdown: 43 Minutes

Brett Quintyne is joined by Chilly and Ralph Amsden to recap the lightning delay filled week of football for the schools in Chandler, Arizona. Basha lost to Liberty 35-7, and the guys discuss just how good Liberty can be this year. Chandler beat Casteel on a Saturday, while Hamilton beat Perry in the season's first intra-region action. Also, ACP is #1 in 4A in the AIA formula. Should the Knights be a 4A title favorite? Also, and interview with CUSD Athletic Director Shawn Rustad.

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Episode Breakdown: 55 Minutes

Brett Quintyne is joined by Chilly and Ralph Amsden to recap the second consecutive undefeated week of high school football games for the schools in the Chandler, Arizona area. Plus the guys preview massive games between Liberty and Basha, and Chandler and Casteel.

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Episode Breakdown: 58 Minutes

Brett Quintyne is joined by Chilly and Ralph Amsden to recap the third week of September high school football games for the schools in the Chandler, Arizona area. C-Town teams went 8-0. Also, Arizona College Prep Head Coach Myron Blueford sits down with Brett.

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Episode Breakdown: 66 Minutes

Brett Quintyne is joined by Chilly and Ralph Amsden to recap the second week of September high school football games for the schools in the Chandler, Arizona area. Shaun Aguano was named Head Coach of ASU, so the guys get into that. Also, Seton Catholic Head Coach Pete Wahlheim sits down with Brett.

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Brett Quintyne is joined by Chilly and Ralph Amsden to recap the first week of September high school football games for the schools in the Chandler, Arizona area. The guys discuss Valley Christian's win over Seton Catholic, plus wins by ACP, Perry, Basha and Chandler. Chilly was in Las Vegas for Hamilton's loss to Bishop Gorman, and we talk about the cheap hit that set the tone for that loss. Finally, an interview with Perry Head Coach Joseph Ortiz.

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Episode Breakdown: 45 Minutes

Brett Quintyne is joined by Chilly and Ralph Amsden to recap the first week of September high school football games for the schools in the Chandler, Arizona area. Arizona College Prep missed a FG attempt and failed to convert on two touchdowns, leading to Valley Christian securing a 14-12 win in Flagstaff. Seton Catholic had a solid offensive game, but gave up over 40 points in an opening week loss. Casteel dominated Mountain Ridge, and QB Landon Jury helped the Colts score over 50 in the win. Perry registered their first out of state win (check out the recap here) in a dominant defensive performance from Aidan Herring. Hamilton got out to a 38-0 lead against Centennial, and Brett Quintyne interviewed Head Coach Mike Zdebski after the game (23:30). Next, the guys preview the Huskies upcoming game with Bishop Gorman, where Chilly will be in attendance for the rematch of the best high school game of 2021. Last up on the show, recaps of the Basha Bears and Chandler Wolves impressive out of state wins.

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Brett Quintyne is joined by Chilly and Ralph Amsden to preview the first week of September high school football games for the schools in the Chandler, Arizona area. Hamilton High had it's recruiting probation lifted, and will be eligible for the 2022 playoffs- the guys share their thoughts on that, plus discuss whether this is the most talented Basha team of all time, whether Perry football is "back," and if Chandler is going to be able to fix the running game and rise back to prominence. 

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The C-Town Rivals Podcast Returns! In the Season 10 Premier, Brett Quintyne, Chilly and Ralph Amsden talk about Hamilton's recruiting allegation, and whether they'll be able to stage a successful appeal of their probation. They also preview the season for Seton Catholic and Arizona College Prep, as well as recap Valley Christian's opening game. Brett Quintyne also interviews Valley Christian Head Coach Jake Peterson.

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Episode Breakdown: 38 Minutes

For the first time since 2015, Chandler isn't the Arizona State Champion. Brett Quintyne is joined by Chilly and Ralph Amsden to recap Saguaro's 20-15 win over the Chandler Wolves. What went wrong, and what does 2022 look like for the Chandler-area football teams we've covered since 2012? Also, with Preston Jones retiring at Perry, what candidates would we like to see considered for the Pumas job?

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Episode Breakdown: 34 Minutes

Brett Quintyne is joined LIVE at Barro's Pizza in Gilbert Arizona by Chilly and Ralph Amsden for the AIA Media Day to discuss the 2021 Open Division Championship between Chandler and Saguaro. The guys recap Chandler's improbable comeback win over Liberty, and Saguaro's upset of Hamilton, and preview the championship. Stick around at the end for an interview with Chandler Head Coach Rick Garretson.

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Episode Breakdown: 60 Minutes

Brett Quintyne is joined by Chilly and Ralph Amsden to discuss the end of the season for Basha and Casteel after losses to Liberty and Highland. They also preview the open division semifinal matchups of Liberty/Chandler and Saguaro/Hamilton.

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Episode Breakdown: 39 Minutes

Brett Quintyne is joined by Chilly and Ralph Amsden to discuss Valley Christian's semifinal loss in the 3A Semifinals to Snowflake, and Perry's 6A Playoff loss to Chaparral. The guys also preview Casteel's second round 6A game against #1 Highland, and the Open Division Quarterfinal games for Hamilton, Chandler and Basha.

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Episode Breakdown: 47 Minutes

Brett Quintyne is joined by Chilly and Ralph Amsden to discuss the final week of the regular season for 4A-6A, and Valley Christian's Quarterfinal Playoff win. Hamilton's Tre Spivey joins the show to talk about Hamiltons streak-busting win over Chandler.

  • A recap of Seton Catholic's season

-Valley Christian beats River Valley to move to the 3A Seminfinals vs Snowflake

-Perry draws #2 Chaparral in the first round of the 6A playoffs

-Casteel plays Desert Vista in the first round of the 6A playoffs

-An Interview with Hamilton's Tre Spivey

-Hamilton finally beats Chandler. What went right for the Huskies and what went wrong for the Wolves?

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Episode Breakdown: 56 Minutes

Brett Quintyne is joined by Chilly and Ralph Amsden to discuss all of the week 10 action in Chandler-area football. Valley Christian advances to the 3A Quarterfinals, Perry and Casteel are locked into the 6A playoffs, but how will they do? Basha finishes the regular season undefeated, while both Chandler and Hamilton head into the Battle for Arizona Avenue as the top 2 teams in the state of Arizona.

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Episode Breakdown: 69 Minutes

Brett Quintyne is joined by Chilly and Ralph Amsden to discuss all of the week 9 action in Chandler-area football. Arizona College Prep finished 5-5, and just out of the 3A playoff picture. The guys discuss their season, and what they have to look forward to next year. Valley Christian has their playoff seed in 3A, and somehow, Perry High is clinging to a playoff spot in 6A. Casteel nearly upset Chandler, and both Hamilton and Basha continued their perfect seasons. Hamilton alum Tyrell Smith is a guest on this week's show.

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Brett Quintyne is joined by Chilly and Ralph Amsden to discuss all of the week 8 action in Chandler-area football. ACP moved to 5-4 with a win, can they make the playoffs? Brett went out and see Valley Christian, and interviewed Sports Information Director Bryan Winfrey, but the Trojans came up short against ALA Gilbert North to fall to 8-1. Casteel found a way to beat Perry, but Perry showed enough toughness to earn the guys respect. Basha remains undefeated after beating Highland, and Chandler did the same after overcoming a halftime deficit against Queen Creek.

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Episode Breakdown: 41 Minutes

Brett Quintyne is joined by Chilly and Ralph Amsden to discuss all of the week 7 action in Chandler-area football. ACP moved to 4-4 with a loss, can they make the playoffs? Chilly finally had a chance to get out and see Valley Christian- he gives his thoughts on the undefeated Trojans. Seton Catholic continues to struggle, the guys get into what's gone wrong with the Sentinels defense. Perry kept their game against Highland close, but fell nonetheless. Casteel moved to 3-3, and Brett got to take in that game in person. He interviews Colts Athletic Director Ryan Ridenour. Hamilton and Basha remiain undefeated, and the guys get into the reasons why.

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Episode Breakdown: 55 Minutes

Brett Quintyne is back after a week off to lead the crew of Chilly and Ralph Amsden in a discussion on the week 5 results in Chandler-area prep football. We talk about ACP's 4th consecutive win, Seton Catholic's narrow loss to Goldwater, Valley Christian still being undefeated, Casteel's AJ Murphy running all over Higley, Hamilton crushing Perry, Basha's ascent to one of the state's elite teams, and Chandler finally giving up some second half points in their win over Pinnacle. Brett interview's Hamilton's Grant DeGraffenreid about his season, his recruitment and more.

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Episode Breakdown: 64 Minutes

Ralph Amsden and Chilly discuss the week 4 results from the 2021 Chandler-area prep football season. Basha, Chandler, Hamilton and Valley Christian remain undefeated, while Casteel is making a case for being considered among the top teams in the state. ACP gets some key players back, Perry's offense struggles, while Seton Catholic had to cancel their game against Casa Grande at the last minute. Brett Quintyne interviews Chandler QB Blaine Hipa after the Wolved defeat the Liberty Lions 41-21.

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Episode Breakdown: 51 Minutes

Brett Quintyne, Ralph Amsden and Chilly discuss the week 3 results from the 2021 Chandler-area prep football season. Outside of Casteel being on a bye, all of the Chandler teams managed to go undefeated! We chronicle each win, and Brett interviews Perry multi-sport athlete CJ Snowden. The guys also get into what it was like to watch Hamilton score 18 points in less than a minute to knock off Bishop Gorman.

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Episode Breakdown: 51 Minutes

Brett Quintyne, Ralph Amsden and Chilly discuss the week 2 results from the 2021 Chandler-area prep football season. Arizona College Prep gets a big win over defending 2A Champion Santa Cruz, Valley Christian got a blowout win against Gilbert Christian, while Seton Catholic fell short against Deer Valley. Ralph interviews Seton Catholic RB Mikey Castro.

The guys recap Basha's big win over Perry, and the physical, low-scoring contest between Hamilton and Casteel, before getting into Chandler's gutsy performance against Colorado visitors from Cherry Creek.

The guys preview the week 3 matchups, including the the mighty Bishop Gorman visiting the Hamilton Huskies.

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Episode Breakdown: 53 Minutes

Brett Quintyne, Ralph Amsden and Chilly discuss the week 1 results from the 2021 Chandler-area prep football season. Perry starts out hot with a win, Chandler dominates Centennial, Hamilton's offense puts on a show, Casteel stomps Skyline, Basha's big second half leads to revenge over O'Connor, Seton Catholic's dual Mikeys helpe them win their opener, Valley Christian moves to 2-0, and Arizona College Prep falls to 0-2.

The guys preview the week 2 matchups, including the Perry vs Basha "Battle for Val Vista"

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Episode Breakdown: 63 Minutes

Brett Quintyne, Chilly and Ralph Amsden discuss the opening week results (Valley Christian's win, ACP's loss), and preview the upcoming games for the Chandler-area schools, including the season openers for Seton Catholic, Perry, Casteel, Basha, Hamilton and Chandler

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Welcome back to the show that started it all for ArizonaVarsity.com! The C-Town Rivals Podcast, brought to you by BQ Enterprises, covers prep sports in and around Chandler, Arizona, returns for its eighth season with Brett Quintyne hosting, and as always, Ralph Amsden and Chilly backing him up.

You can watch this week's episode via livestream replay on Facebook HERE.

Episode Breakdown: 73 Minutes

The C-Town Rivals Podcast Returns! In the Season 9 Premier, brought to you by BQ Enterprises, Brett Quintyne, Chilly and Ralph Amsden preview the season for Valley Christian, Seton Catholic, Arizona College Prep, Casteel, Basha, Perry, Hamilton and Chandler.

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Episode Breakdown: 34 Minutes

Brett Quintyne, Ralph Amsden and Chilly break down Chandler's 23-21 Oopen Division Championship win over Hamilton.

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Episode Breakdown: 71 Minutes

Brett Quintyne, Ralph Amsden and Chilly break down the open division semifinal wins for both Chandler and Hamilton, setting up a championship matchup between the state's biggest rivals. The guys preview the first championship game between Hamilton and Chandler since 2014, and talk about which players they think will make the biggest impact.

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Welcome back to the show that started it all for ArizonaVarsity.com! The C-Town Rivals Podcast, brought to you by BQ Enterprises, covers prep sports in and around Chandler, Arizona, returns for its eighth season with Brett Quintyne hosting, and as always, Ralph Amsden and Chilly backing him up.

Episode Breakdown (56 minutes):

The Quarterfinal Round is complete! Basha and Casteel's season come to an end in the 6A tournament, while Chandler and Hamilton advance in the open division.

6:12- A recap of Basha's OT loss at O'Connor and a look to the future for the Bears

19:04- Casteel falls to Highland, but shows they belong in 6A. We recap the Colts season.

25:50- Hamilton smashed Corona del Sol. We recap the game and look ahead tot he semifinal matchup with Salpointe Catholic.

37:38- Chandler beat up on Desert Edge, and now they'll face the team their season started against- the Liberty Lions. We talk about Chandler's road to another potential undefeated season, and the likelihood of beating Hamilton's 53-game win streak.

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Episode Breakdown (77 minutes):

The playoffs are here!

3:35- Seton Catholic's season ends on a win

6:12- Valley Christian falls to Round Valley in their 3A play-in game

14:42- Arizona College Prep's season comes to an end against Thatcher

20:55- An interview with Chandler Unified School District AD Marcus Williams

31:15- Perry finishes the 2020 season winless, what does the future hold?

46:04- Basha earns a 6A playoff bid with their Val Vista rivalry victory

54:42- Casteel with another one-point win punches their ticket to the 6A playoffs

60:44- Recapping the Battle of Arizona Avenue, and previewing Hamilton and Chandler's Open Division Playoff matchups

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Episode Breakdown (58 minutes):

It's Battle for Arizona Avenue week!

8:42- Seton Catholic

9:18- Valley Christian, Arizona College Prep, and an explanation of the 3A playoff structure

21:30- Perry and Basha and the upcoming Battle for Val Vista

16:10- Can Casteel still make the playoffs?

32:50- Basha

38:07- Hamilton beats Higley, Chandler beats Highland- what are out predections for the upcoming Battle for Arizona Avenue?

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Welcome back to the show that started it all for ArizonaVarsity.com! The C-Town Rivals Podcast, brought to you by BQ Enterprises, covers prep sports in and around Chandler, Arizona, returns for its eighth season with Brett Quintyne hosting, and as always, Ralph Amsden and Chilly backing him up.

Episode Breakdown (44 minutes):

The guys open the show talking about some of their favorite horror movies before jumping into a discussion about last week's games, and previewing the upcoming week:

9:44- Seton Catholic

10:34- Valley Christian

12:46- Arizona College Prep

16:10- Casteel

25:54- Basha

33:24- Hamilton

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Welcome back to the show that started it all for ArizonaVarsity.com! The C-Town Rivals Podcast, brought to you by BQ Enterprises, covers prep sports in and around Chandler, Arizona, returns for its eighth season with Brett Quintyne hosting, and as always, Ralph Amsden and Chilly backing him up.

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Episode Breakdown (42 minutes):

The guys open the show talking abotu the effects of Covid, and the many football cancellations teams have seen this year

9:10- Seton Catholic

10:25- Valley Christian vs Arizona College Prep recap

14:06- Casteel

18:35- Perry

24:00- Basha

29:28- Chandler

38:47: Hamilton

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Welcome back to the show that started it all for ArizonaVarsity.com! The C-Town Rivals Podcast, brought to you by BQ Enterprises, covers prep sports in and around Chandler, Arizona, returns for its eighth season with Brett Quintyne hosting, and as always, Ralph Amsden and Chilly backing him up.

Episode Breakdown (59 minutes):

4:19- Valley Christian, and Arizona College Prep (They go head to head this week!)

12:30- Casteel

21:21- Basha

30:54- Chandler (Plus an interview with Head Coach Rick Garretson)

45:50- Recapping Hamilton's 13-7 win at Saguaro

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Welcome back to the show that started it all for ArizonaVarsity.com! The C-Town Rivals Podcast, brought to you by BQ Enterprises, covers prep sports in and around Chandler, Arizona, returns for its eighth season with Brett Quintyne hosting, and as always, Ralph Amsden and Chilly backing him up.

Episode Breakdown (49 minutes):

2:39- Seton Catholic

4:00- Valley Christian

7:26- Arizona College Prep (Including an Interview with Head Coach Myron Blueford)

17:33- Casteel

28:09- Basha

33:07- Reviewing Chandler's 55-0 win over Perry

42:27- Previewing Hamilton's ESPN2 Matchup with Saguaro

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Welcome back to the show that started it all for ArizonaVarsity.com! The C-Town Rivals Podcast, brought to you by BQ Enterprises, covers prep sports in and around Chandler, Arizona, returns for its eighth season with Brett Quintyne hosting, and as always, Ralph Amsden and Chilly backing him up.

Make sure you're following The C-Town Rivals Podcast on both Twitter and Facebook.

Episode Breakdown (51 minutes):

3:08- Seton Catholic

4:30- Valley Christian

6:49- Arizona College Prep

9:09- Casteel

13:47- Basha (Including an interview with Head Coahc Chris McDonald)

23:35- Hamilton win over Perry recap

34:-08- Chandler

42:00- Can 3 CUSD teams make the open? And what went into Hamilton having to take a week off instead of playing Chaparral or Pinnacle?

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Welcome back to the show that started it all for ArizonaVarsity.com! The C-Town Rivals Podcast, brought to you by BQ Enterprises, covers prep sports in and around Chandler, Arizona, returns for its eighth season with Brett Quintyne hosting, and as always, Ralph Amsden and Chilly backing him up.

Episode Breakdown (62 Minutes)

2:30- Arizona College Prep

5:05- Valley Christian

9:40- Seton Catholic

10:00- Casteel (plus an interview with Head Coach Bobby Newcombe)

19:45- Basha

26:00- Perry (plus an interview with QB Dane White)

38:20- Hamilton (plus an interview with Head Coach Mike Zdebski)

52:55- Chandler

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The C-Town Rivals Podcast covers prep football and other sports in and around Chandler, Arizona.

Season Preview Breakdown (39 minutes):

1:35- Arizona College Prep

6:24- Valley Christian

12:44- Seton Catholic

19:00- Casteel

22:50- Basha

25:53- Perry

29:22- Hamilton

33:09- Chandler