Despite tumble in Doug Conley meet, Jorge Martinez remains on course for third straight Class 5A-I title.

Presenting your team with a measuring stick is a good idea, especially if you have an up-and-coming football program like Steve Campbell and Williams Field. The Black Hawks measuring stick last year and Friday night is Notre Dame, a fledgling program itself not too long ago that has two state titles to its credit in less than a decade.

Lashunn Norris ran for 334 yards and three touchdowns as Cobras knocked Washington from the unbeaten ranks.

Sportsmanship is an important element of the Friday night experience.

It is not easy for athletes to follow in the footsteps of a successful sibling. For Cory Breinholt, he has experienced a double helping of that pie. Breinholt, a senior completing his fourth varsity season running cross country at Highland High, watched brothers Craig and Derek achieve at a high level in the sport. Craig, who ran from 2002-2004, was the individual state champ in 5A his senior year (2004). Derek peaked at No. 3 in the state his senior season (2007) and collected three top-10 finishes overall at state.

Eagles keep their composure in rallyiing for a 28-16 win over Boulder Creek.

Junior quarterback Jonathan Brown serves as a dual threat as team plays its region schedule.

Battles between 5A-I unbeatens Hamilton and Salpointe, 4A-II unbeatens Williams Field and Notre Dame and 3A South contenders Coolidge and Empire highlight the matchups this week in the east valley and southern Arizona.

Xavier, Gilbert, Queen Creek, Sunnyslope, Deer Valley, Desert Vista, Mountain Ridge and Centennial headline the field.

The signature moment for D.J. Geroux in his prep football career had to be his unique touchdown reception for Mesa Mountain View against Highland High last season. It was a play that received quite a bit of attention, even nationally on You Tube for its creativity and spot on execution. You would certainly not be alone if you thought that. However, it is not the case.

The programs at Perry and Chaparral raised a combined $3,000 to help a woman in the wake of a family tragedy.

A 10-match week came to a halt for Hamilton and Deer Valley Saturday afternoon in the finals of the Lady Hawk Volleyball Classic. The edge rested for Hamilton with its 15-player roster. Hamilton completed its week at 9-1 by winning easier than expected in the title match with Deer Valley by scores of 25-14, 25-17, at Highland High.

Defending 5A-II champion Firebirds roll to a 55-6 rout.

The solid play of five freshmen has helped the Trojans to the No. 2 spot in power rankings.

Using two quarterbacks and switching between them is something Mesquite football coach Mike Reardon is used to. He seems to like it. Gives him something to toy with over the weekend after a game. Reardon pulled a switcheroo two weeks ago with his current QBs -- junior Steven Bevan and senior Tommy Trammell. Trammell played well the first three games and then ran into the buzzsaw known as Chaparral. Bevan took over halfway through that game. It was the Wildcats only loss. Reardon liked what he saw of Bevan in that one and the last two weeks Bevan has been the starter. Barring injury, Bevan will be the Wildcats\\\\\\\' guy the rest of the way.

Schools in Lake Havasu and Yuma play some opponents twice to curtail travel costs.

Shock from passing of Ricky Anderson will be felt for a long time.

Tucson football might rests with three schools this season -- again. Three 4A-I squads - defending state champ Canyon del Oro, Sabino and Cienega.

Twelve teams entered in Lady Hawk Invite Friday and Saturday at Highland HS

Lake Havasu City and its high school are showing a great deal of patriotism and community spirit.

We are waiting for a few surprise teams to rise up and challenge the top football teams. Will it happen?