In only its third season of football in the Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA), Queen Creek’s American Leadership Academy (ALA) is the Arizona 3A AIA state football champion. They defeated the Sabino Sabercats 31-14 over the weekend to cap an improbable run to the title. One big reason for the quick success of the Patriots is the coaching of offensive coordinator Max Hall. Both Hall and the Patriots have seen a quick rise to success while overcoming significant odds.
Let’s start with the Patriots. At the onset of this season many doubted the small charter school in Arizona could compete in AIA 3A, let alone win it.