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🌱 How did Desert View dominate Maricopa in a 46-6 showdown?

Maricopa, Arizona Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Maricopa! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did Desert View dominate Maricopa in a 46-6 showdown?

Also on today's calendar: Grief Journey and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A morning shower or two, with a high of 86 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 90, low: 68.
  • Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 95 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• APS Digital Print/Frog & Firkin Week 5 Player of the Week: Desert View quarterback Andrew Godoy (allsportstucson.com) — High school football fans in Maricopa saw Desert View quarterback Andrew Godoy throw four touchdowns in a 46-6 win on your home field, handing Maricopa High its second loss of the season. The junior has become one of Arizona’s most efficient passers, earning APS Digital Print/Frog & Firkin Week 5 Player of the Week honors. His accuracy now ranks first statewide.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • A huge shoutout to the Sheriff’s Deputy who was down on his knees changing a flat tire on State Route 347 yesterday.
    You absolutely rock! Seeing you helping a stranded driver was a beautiful reminder of what community is all about. It was a truly humbling and… (Nextdoor East Maricopa)
  • This is one of the earliest times I got to open the house windows and get fresh air going and watch my cats go wild .
    Even though the house sits at 78 degrees the fresh air just feels too good and the A/C is turned off . Tonight will be high 60s and them windows are… (Nextdoor Homestead)
  • Caesars Entertainment, Inc. posted a job opening for Accounting Clerk- Full Time (Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino) in Maricopa. Apply here.
  • QuikTrip posted a job opening for Store Clerk-Maricopa/Casa Grande in Maricopa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Maricopa here.

🗞 Nearby News

Casa Grande

  • 12091 W Jaiden St, Casa Grande, AZ 85194 (redfin.com)
  • Rezoning Could Enhance Uses for 26-Acre Pinal County Site (azbex.com)
  • Vote. Arizona Republic's Top 10 flag football teams, Sept. 28, 2026 (azcentral.com)

Chandler

  • Chandler Center for the Arts Gets Ready for Its Next Act (frontdoorsmedia.com)
  • Chandler uses tree inventory data to plan replacements after monsoon season losses (abc15.com)

Ok Maricopa! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: You don't want to press your luck! (Thank you Tee E. for sending it in!)
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