The finalists for the 2026 BJ Media Awards have been officially announced on 12News! Congrats to all of the outstanding finalists in both tackle football and girls flag football! You can watch the finalist reveal show with @CamCox12 here:
youtube.com/watch?v=wBMg8YAA…
The winners for each awards will be announced at the Awards Night Ceremony, here are all the details you need to know:
📅: Wednesday, December 16th
⏰: 6:30-8:30pm (doors open at 6pm)
📍: Benedictine University Mesa Community Room (225 E Main St Mesa, AZ 85201)
📺 (live & on-demand on @EpicSportsTVN): youtube.com/live/boNd-3Tuhog…
🎟️: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
Tickets are free for all finalists and their families that fill out the ticket request form above by Sunday, December 12th. Media members wanting to attend can DM or text me to be added to the guest list. Tickets for all others will be $2.50 until December 12th and $5 after or at the door.
Tackle Fan Voting: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
Flag Fan Voting: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
Tackle Finalist Stats, SOS, Film, & Notes: docs.google.com/document/d/1…
Flag Finalist Stats, SOS, & Notes: docs.google.com/document/d/1…
Any small businesses or individuals interested in being an event sponsor please read the graphic below and DM us or email [email protected] with any questions or concerns!
🎨: @k7arts_az
Mainga Little retweeted
Local 2028 @TBirdFB wide receiver Daryl Little reports an offer from Arizona State.
Little was named Overall MVP at ASU’s Southwest Showcase Mega Camp this past summer.
@DevilsDigest
I’m blessed to receive my 6th Division 1 offer from Arizona State University. ATG✝️ @KennyDillingham @CoachHinesWard @_CoachDonald @JUSTCHILLY @therealbeadle @BrandonHuffman @ASUFootball @adamgorney @BJMedia1 @PrepRedzoneAZ @CoachNaletteTHS @CoachDNL @TBirdFB
Last 2 days to submit nominations for the 2026 BJ Media Awards! Nomination link will close at 11:59pm MST tomorrow.
With just 3 weeks remaining in the regular season for 3A-5A (2 for 2A, 4 for 6A), the Watch List for the 2026 BJ Media Awards is ready.
Watch List: docs.google.com/document/d/1…
Nominations: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
Nominations will close on Sunday, November 8th at 11:59pm MST. Finalists will be announced a few days before the start of the 6A & Open playoffs and award winners will be announced at the 5th annual BJ Media Awards ceremony on December 16th.
Feel like a player was snubbed from the watch list? Fill out a nomination. Aggressive complaints will not be tolerated.
Check out Mainga Little's video! #TikTok tiktok.com/t/ZPLXroPM9/
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Mainga Little retweeted
VISITOR LIST: Arizona plans to pack Casino Del Sol Stadium for homecoming
The No. 25 Wildcats will host Iowa State and several recruiting targets…
#BearDown🐻⬇️📝- 247sports.com/college/arizon…
Mainga Little retweeted
NEW: Minnesota making a move for dynamic 2028 ATH Daryl Little…
“I love Minnesota, it’s great… They’re throwing everything at me”
@Minnesota247 X #Gophers- 247sports.com/college/minnes…
Mainga Little retweeted
#WestValleyPreps #AZPreps365
4A Skyline Region football
Halftime
#11 @TBirdFB (5-2, 1-1 region) 28
#26 @PHHS_Panthers (4-3, 0-2) 7
@DarylLittl1323 adds a one-yard touchdown run to his collection and Thunderbird continues to mash.
Off to @NC_CrusadersFB vs @smknightsaz
Mainga Little retweeted
#WestValleyPreps Got caught up in sideline traffic and didn’t get a good shot of this so here’s the celebration. @PHHS_Panthers freshman quarterback @BSinsheimer12 drops it in the bucket downfield and junior Ben Miller makes the over the shoulder catch 65-yard TD pass. 21-7 Tbird
Mainga Little retweeted
#WestValleyPreps Game 2 and @TBirdFB took a 14-0 lead midway through the first quarter on Matteo Kindler’s 26-yard touchdown run. That’s our score after one
Mainga Little retweeted
Mid season we are 5-2 we are ready for the rest of the season. 300 rushing yards, 5 TDs, 33 receiving yards, 1 TD. @CoachNaletteTHS @CoachCamps5 @CoachDNL @330BallCoach @azc_obert @JJKilgore_2 @CoachB_Larson @CoachMcGuire16 @Coachbwright4 @CoachBobbyWade
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AGTG! @DarylLittl1323 23 carries 166 rushing yds & 11/17 - 111 passing yds with 3 rushinging TD's & 2-2pt conversions.
@AZHSFB @BJMedia1 @KennyDillingham @CodyTCameron @CoachBobbyWade @CoachBrennan @CoachBourguet @CoachChadSavage @CoachOmura @AZGridironClub @CoachCamps5 @therealbeadle
Mainga Little retweeted
Thunderbird always has a chance as long as quarterback Daryl Little II has the ball in his hands.
azcentral.com/story/sports/h… via @azcentral
Mainga Little retweeted
QB Daryl Little II put on his Superman cape to rally Thunderbird past St. Mary's 36-34
AGTG! @DarylLittl1323 high football IQ, relentless work ethic, discipline, leadership, and a true passion for the game. He brings more than just talent to the field.
THE WORK CONTINUES. THE BEST IS YET TO COME!
@azc_obert @KennyDillingham @BJMedia1 @CoachNaletteTHS @CoachCamps5
Started the season off 4-2. We are ready for the rest of the season. 700 passing yards, 7 passing TDs, 800 rushing yards, 13 rushing TDs, 70 receiving yards, 1 receiving TD. 16 solo tackles, 1 interception. @azc_obert @CoachDNL @therealbeadle @BJMedia1 @BrandonHuffman @TheUCReport @TBirdFB @_CoachDonald hudl.com/v/2UN4KZ
Mainga Little retweeted
Started the season off 4-2. We are ready for the rest of the season. 700 passing yards, 7 passing TDs, 800 rushing yards, 13 rushing TDs, 70 receiving yards, 1 receiving TD. 16 solo tackles, 1 interception. @azc_obert @CoachDNL @therealbeadle @BJMedia1 @BrandonHuffman @TheUCReport @TBirdFB @_CoachDonald hudl.com/v/2UN4KZ
Mainga Little retweeted
Our own @edcole43 had the privilege of presenting @TBirdFB’s Daryl Little @DarylLittl1323 his Ed Doherty Nomination Medallion this morning! Congratulations Daryl!
Mainga Little retweeted
Vote. Top Arizona HS football offensive players as of Sept. 30, 2026 azcentral.com/story/sports/h… via @azcentral





























