After September 13th’s confident 42 to 12 victory at Westwood High School, cementing a 3-0 start to the regular season, the Chandler Wolves are shaping up to have an excellent 2024-2025 tackle football season.
Although Chandler managed a 27-18 victory against the Cesar Chavez Champions in the season opener on August 29 at Austin Field, some fans and players expressed disappointment at the Wolves’ “slow” win and overall performance in their first home game. However, the Wolves proved their critics wrong the following week by taming the Mountain Ridge Mountain Lions with a stunning 63-3 victory at home over the Glendale team on September 5 and another win last week in Mesa.
Chandler has an outstanding lineup of players starting this season, such as senior middle linebacker Aidan Browder, who leads the team in tackles per game (9.7 Tckl/ g) and sacks (2.0 SAK), as well as running back Tristan Halsana, senior, currently leading in rushing yards per game (156.7 y/g) and total number of touchdowns (7) for the season. Other notable players include senior wide receiver Carter Ochoa, who leads the team in receiving yards (68.7 y/g) and senior defensive back Scooby Bradley, who has bragging rights for the Wolves’ only interception so far this season. With many up-and-coming players under the mentorship of this strong senior class and the coaching team, the Wolves should have a relatively steady path to the playoffs this year.
From the bleachers, fans are just as pumped up about the football season as the players. Junior Moser, a CHS senior, was full of enthusiasm after the victory against Mountain View: “The team looks strong and ready for a spectacular season. I can’t wait to show my support for the home team!”
Junior student Ellie Williams also has confidence in the Wolves’ team: “The players consistently show sportsmanship and make amazing plays, showing great improvement from previous years. I can’t wait for the playoff season!”
With a bright season ahead, fans and players can expect to witness another stunning year of Chandler football.
