Mountain Pointe will travel to Florida next season to face national power IMG Academy. (Dave Minton/Staff Photographer)

Christian Clark, alongside his parents Ric and Shannon, had a special celebration in his honor at Mountain Pointe on Tuesday, December 12 as he was set to enroll early at Texas and begin playing football for the Longhorns.  

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Perry junior linebacker Nate Lauritzen Jr and senior linebacker Bo Hall try to grab Mountain Pointe senior running back Christian Clark. (David Minton/Staff Photographer) 

A win over Desert Vista in the Ahwatukee Bowl has given Mountain Pointe some momentum heading into the postseason, where the Pride will face No. 6 Perry as the 11-seed Thursday night in Gilbert. (Dave Minton/Staff Photographer) 

Mountain Pointe knocked off Desert Vista Friday night 21-16 to win the 27th Ahwatukee Bowl. (David Minton/Staff Photographer)

First-year Desert Vista Head Coach Scooter Molander, left, and Mountain Pointe Head Coach Eric Lauer will be leading the Thunder and Pride, respectively, in a contest for community bragging rights Friday when they meet for the 2023 Ahwatukee Bowl. (Dave Minton/Staff Photographer)

Mountain Pointe senior offensive and defensive lineman Christopher Winston. (David Minton/Staff Photographer)   David Minton

Mountain Pointe is in its final stages of rebuilding, as the Pride are now primed to make the playoffs for the second year in a row under Head Coach Eric Lauer. But first, a date with Desert Vista for the Ahwatukee Bowl trophy. (Dave Minton/Staff Photographer)

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Christian Clark came up big for Mountain Pointe but the Lancers prevailed.  (Gilbert Alcaraz Photo) 

Mountain Pointe junior defensive lineman Kaleb Jones (75) celebrates with teammates after running back a turnover against Cesar Chavez, in an AIA Conference 6A non-section football game, Thursday, September 21, 2023, at Karl Kiefer Stadium in Ahwatukee , Arizona. (David Minton/Staff Photographer) 

Mountain Pointe senior running back Christian Clark (6) is dragged down by ALA Queen Creek junior safety Diesel Mack (24) and sophomore defensive end Zyon Leuluai (49), in an AIA Conference 6A non-section football game, Friday, September 29, 2023, in Ahwatukee, Arizona. (David Minton/Staff Photographer)

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The 2023 Mountain Pointe High School Hall of Fame inductees, former Principal Bruce Kipper, Phoenix Municipal Court Judge Alex Benezra, Mountain Pointe Principal Tomika Banks, City of Tempe Community Arts Administrator Maja Aurora and former Pride football head coach Norris Vaughn are recognized at halftime of a football game, Thursday, September 21, 2023, at Karl Kiefer Stadium in Ahwatukee , Arizona. (David Minton/Staff Photographer)  David Minton

Mountain Pointe Head Coach Eric Lauer addresses his team after a 38-13 win over Corona del Sol on Friday night at Karl Kiefer Stadium in Ahwatukee.

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Mountain Pointe Christian Clark's 202 yards on the ground helped the Pride beat Central in a slugfest Friday night, 28-21.

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Mountain Pointe senior wide receiver Javier Jones (1) reaches out but can’t grab a deep throw against Centennial, Friday, September 8, 2023, at Centennial High School in Peoria Arizona. (David Minton/Staff Photographer)id Mint

Mountain Pointe linebacker and tight end Demetrice Johnson played a pivotal role in the Pride's win on the road at Palm Desert in California Friday night.

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Mountain Pointe senior running back Christian Clark (6) leaps over Valley Vista senior safety Stacy Jacobs (21), in an AIA Conference 6A non-section football game, Friday, August 25, 2023, at Valley Vista High School in Surprise Arizona. (David Minton/Staff Photographer) 

Mountain Pointe running back Christian Clark kept the ball close to his heart during a scrimmage last week. (Dave Minton/Staff Photographer) 

Mountain Pointe Head Coach Eric Lauer believes his players are ready to take the next step in his plan to rebuild the Pride football program. (Dave Minton/Staff Photographer) 

Mountain Pointe junior running back Christian Clark (6) powers through the Dobson defense, in a Conference 6A football game, Friday, October 21, 2022, at Dobson High School in Mesa Arizona. (David Minton/Staff Photographer) 

Mountain Pointe High School running backs, Thursday, February 2, 2023, in Ahwatukee, Arizona. (David Minton/Staff Photographer)