Football Program to Host High Mountain Challenge

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – The Northern Arizona University football program will host the 12th Annual High Mountain Challenge Saturday, June 20. The event begins at 8:30 a.m. at the NAU football practice fields and South fields on the NAU campus. The event is free and open to the public. Brackets are now available.

The High Mountain Challenge features 46 high school teams from across the state participating in a 7-on-7 passing league tournament. The Challenge also offers a Big Man Tournament in which teams compete in 10 events testing speed, strength, endurance and agility. The event is expected to bring more than 1,500 athletes, coaches and parents to the NAU campus.

“It is a great opportunity for the student-athletes to participate in both competitive and fun events on the Northern Arizona campus,” said Head Football Coach Jerome Souers. “The program has grown every year and represents a showcase event for our program and campus to potential students and student-athletes alike.”

For more information, contact, Francis St. Paul at 928-523-6799.

Past Air Challenge Champions
2008 (Gold) Desert Ridge
2008 (Blue) Mingus
2007 (Gold) Desert Vista
2007 (Blue) Buckeye

Past Big Man Challenge Champions
2008 (Gold) Desert Vista
2008 (Blue) Sabino
2007 (Gold) Gilbert
2007 (Blue) Mingus