2000 Red Mountain Lions
vs.
1998 Desert Vista Thunder
 
Record: 12-2

Coach: Jim Jones

Top players: Running back/linebacker Steve Walker (1,510 yards rushing and 21 touchdowns); receiver Matt Miller (23 receptions for 378 yards and 2 TDs, plus two more TDs on punt and kickoff returns).
 
Record:14-0

Coach: Jim Rattay

Top players: Quarterback John Rattay (3,094 yards passing and 36 touchdowns); running back/receiver/returner/defensive back Bobby Wade who was the state's player of the year with 3,000 total yards and 41 TDs; wide receiver Josh Gill and tight end Elton Johnson (who combined to account for 60 percent of Rattay's passing yardage).