BOYS & GIRLS SWIMMING: Challengers need to pick up pace Flagstaff has a traditionally strong program. Youngker teams showing improvement. Cross Country / Swimming Don Ketchum August 31, 2011
BOYS & GIRLS GOLF 2011: Pinnacle, Mtn. Ridge make strides Southeast valley teams continue to remain strong this fall. Golf / Baseball / Softball Don Ketchum August 31, 2011
T-bird faces Saguaro in matchup of state champions One of the main focus points is strong T-bird running game against aggressive defense of Saguaro. Football Don Ketchum August 31, 2011
BOYS CROSS COUNTRY: Sunrise Mtn. ready to make its move Mustangs will be in Division II. Race in Division I should be wide open. Cross Country / Golf Don Ketchum August 31, 2011
GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY: Look for Xavier, Hopi, Jumbo Many teams hope to be included in state-title discussion. Cross Country / Golf / Track & Field Don Ketchum August 31, 2011
BADMINTON: One division means tougher competition Scottsdale Chaparral, Glendale District schools should figure prominently in the mix. Badminton Don Ketchum August 31, 2011
FALL SOCCER: Can Blue Ridge, St. Johns win it all again? All teams are now placed together in new Division IV. Boys Soccer / Girls Soccer Don Ketchum August 31, 2011
NW Christian nips Yuma Catholic in hard-fought rematch An 87-yard scoring run by Casey Jahn late in the game proves to be the difference. Football Don Ketchum August 28, 2011
Phoenix Christian might become football force after all Opening-night 48-28 victory over a solid Arizona Lutheran team was impressive. Football Don Ketchum August 27, 2011
Snake, rattle and roll for Hamilton, North Canyon squad New coach watched team stand its ground against Horizon, now faces tough stretch of three straight road games. Football Don Ketchum August 27, 2011
DIVISION I FOOTBALL 2011: Westview charts a new course Knights should breeze through section schedule, but playoffs will be much more of a challenge. Football Don Ketchum August 26, 2011
DIVISION II FOOTBALL 2011: Centennial challenges Chaparral Coyotes' Zach Hoffpauir is one of the state's top all-around players. Football / Cross Country Don Ketchum August 25, 2011
Shake and bake -- football teams set for their openers Desert Edge-Thunderbird contest heads the list -- is a rematch of double-overtime playoff thriller last season. Football Don Ketchum August 25, 2011
DIVISION III FOOTBALL 2011: Saguaro, T-bird strong again Sabercats won old 4A Division I title in 2010, Chiefs triumphed in 4A Division II. Now they are together. Football Don Ketchum August 24, 2011
DIVISION IV FOOTBALL 2011: Blue Ridge is back in business Team has won 13 state championships, 11 for coach Paul Moro. Should face a challenge from rival Show Low Football Don Ketchum August 24, 2011
DIVISION V FOOTBALL 2011: Jahn, NW Christian favored Crusaders won Class 2A title last season as the All-Arizona running back picked up more than 2,500 yards. Football / Cross Country Don Ketchum August 23, 2011
DIVISION VI FOOTBALL 2011: Road to title is northern route Joseph City, winner of the last two Class 1A titles, should be strong along with Mogollon in latest alignment. Football Don Ketchum August 22, 2011
Powell, Bishop Gorman run over Chaparral 42-22 Senior running back picks up 300 yards and scores six touchdowns, five on the ground. He also has an interception. Golf Don Ketchum August 20, 2011
McDaniel remains shining example for athletes, all of us Former Agua Fria star is second-grade teacher after a Pro Football Hall of Fame career. Football Don Ketchum August 19, 2011
Hitting replaces hype for Chaparral, Bishop Gorman teams They are among the top teams in the nation. Sollenberger Classic game is nationally televised by Fox Sports. Football Don Ketchum August 19, 2011
WR Weeks leads Show Low in Sollenberger Classic contest BYU recruit has 149 career catches for more than 3,300 yards and 41 touchdowns. Football Don Ketchum August 17, 2011
AIA, Barrow, Cardinals design concussion education program Includes mandatory testing for all athletes in all sports. Football / Girls Basketball Don Ketchum August 16, 2011
Lopez departs St. Marys, leaves strong basketball legacy Coach won more than 300 games, two state titles with the Knights. He also coached at Apollo. Stories Don Ketchum August 12, 2011
Firebirds, Thunder shake off rust, move closer to openers Davonte Neal is electric, scores three touchdowns. Football Don Ketchum August 11, 2011
Covering football scrimmages becoming rage of new age Fans want to know as much information as they can, even before the season starts. Football Don Ketchum August 11, 2011