2025 Finest Four Recap: A Weekend to Remember in Tucson

What a weekend it was!

The 2025 Finest Four Specialist Camp brought together some of the most talented kickers, punters, and snappers from across the region for a high-level weekend of development, charting, and competition—all set inside the elite facilities of the University of Arizona.

This camp is more than just a competition. While charting and performance metrics matter, our goal has always been to create a meaningful experience for every athlete. From new friendships to personal breakthroughs, we hope each participant left Tucson feeling more confident, inspired, and connected.

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Gratitude to Our Partners

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to The University of Arizona for providing access to some of the best collegiate athletic facilities in the country.
This event wouldn’t have been possible without the support of our incredible sponsors:

• Xclusive Auto Glass
• National Football Foundation – Southern Arizona Chapter
• Wizard Kicking

Your partnership made a major impact—and helped us deliver a first-class experience for every athlete involved.

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2025 Division Winners & Top Performers

Here’s a look at the standout specialists from the weekend:

Finest Junior Kicker

Winner: Liam O. – Ward Traditional Academy
Top Charting Performers: David C. (7 pts), Jace B. (6 pts), Ryver R. (5 pts), Lucas B. (5 pts), Marco E. (5 pts)

Finest Underclassmen Kicker (2028/2029)

Winner: Levi F. – Horizon HS
Top Charting Performers: CJ G. (6 pts), Luis H. (6 pts), Levi F. (6 pts), Bennett B. (6 pts)

Finest High School Flag Kicker

Winner: Kaylee M. – Eastmark HS (Back-to-Back Champion)
Top Charting Performers: Kaylee M. (6 pts), Rylan B. (6 pts), Ellie G. (5 pts)

Finest 2027 Kicker

Winner: Derik M. – Eastwood HS (TX)
Top Charting Performers: Derik M. (6 pts), Chase P. (6 pts), Troy K. (6 pts)

Finest 2026 Kicker

Winner: Francisco O. – Mountain Pointe HS
Top Charting Performers: Francisco O. (6 pts), Caden L. (6 pts), Andrew B. (6 pts)

Finest College Kicker

Winner: Charlie P. – Fort Lewis
Top Charting Performers: Jaiden E. (7 pts), Charlie P. (6 pts), Luis R. (6 pts)

Finest Punter

Winner: Jaiden E. – Santa Monica JC
Top Charting Performers:
• College: Luis R. (Avg: 44 yds / 3.7 hang), Robert P. (Avg: 38 yds / 3.7 hang)
• High School: Caden P. (Avg: 36 yds / 3.6 hang), Nolan B. (Avg: 35 yds / 3.8 hang)

Finest Snapper

Winner: Michael M. – ALA West Foothills
Top Charting Performers:
• Michael M.: FG 10/10 | Punt 10/10 | Avg Speed: 0.71s
• Hunter S.: FG 10/10 | Punt 9/10 | Avg Speed: 0.74s
• Caden V.: FG 9/10 | Punt 9/10 | Avg Speed: 0.69s

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Raffle Winner

Congratulations to Isaac Blanco, winner of our 2025 Finest Four raffle!

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Photos & Videos

Photos and highlight videos from the weekend will be posted to all our platforms soon. Be sure to follow us and tag your teammates:
• Instagram: @azkickingandtraining
• Facebook: facebook.com/azkicking
• Twitter (X): @azkicking

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Final Thoughts

To every athlete, parent, coach, and supporter who joined us in Tucson—thank you. You are what makes the Finest Four so special.

We can’t wait to do it all again in 2026.