Today's Republic has a story on a decade-old semifinal battle between Chandler and Mesa Mountain View played at my alma mater, Dobson High School. Sadly, the reported missed out on discussing memories of the game with the stadium's then-public address announcer, yours truly.

An unbelievable game ... I remember Mountain View fans looking at me when the flags flew on the final play of the game, like I had any idea what had just happened. And the increasing roar from the Chandler stands as the punt return crossed into Mountain View territory ... and watching Todd Heap, pre-Arizona State and pre-Baltimore Ravens.

And in the finally safe to admit category ... I also remember the drum majors from Mountain View looking over their shoulder at the end of their halftime show, waiting for me to say "Now Toro fans, stand up and show your Toro pride for the Toro fight song" - or words to that effect.

Like such a phrase would ever cross the lips of a Dobson graduate.

(c) Jonathan Dalton, 2006 / Jonathan Dalton's Arizona Homes