Haeger, Deer Valley reach 5A-II softball title game Pitcher gives up two hits and strikes out 14 in 9-1 win over Pinnacle. Deer Valley meets Ironwood Ridge on Friday. Softball Don Ketchum May 11, 2011
Goodbye, Coach Hakes, you will be greatly missed He led the programs at Carl Hayden and Alhambra, offered a steadying hand and encouraging words. Football Don Ketchum May 10, 2011
AIA Mourns the death of Tony Komadina, Jr. Officials of the Arizona Interscholastic Association and long-time administrators and coaches from around the state were saddened to learn of the death on Saturday of Tony Komadina, Jr., 83, the AIA�s Executive Director from 1976-87. Football Don Ketchum May 10, 2011
Sunnyslope edges Kellis, reaches 4A-I baseball quarters Freshman pitcher guts out 7-6 complete-game victory. Vikings will face defending champ and top-seeded Saguaro. Baseball Don Ketchum May 7, 2011
Liberty softball team takes important historical step Lions win the first state tournament game in school history 6-2 over Shadow Ridge. Will play Paradise Valley next. Softball Don Ketchum May 6, 2011
Home runs rescue Desert Mountain softball from elimination Wolves defeat Cibola 8-6 in eight innings, will meet Sunnyside for the second time in Class 5A-II tournament. Softball Don Ketchum May 5, 2011
Prescott, Apollo players win HR derby trophies Competition between Black Canyon, Western Sky regions held at Greenway High. Baseball / Softball Don Ketchum May 4, 2011
Haeger dominates against Pinnacle as Deer Valley advances Senior pitcher gives up just one hit and strikes out 16, also accounts for the only run of the game with a homer. Softball Don Ketchum May 3, 2011
Going, going, gone! Baseball, softball stars in HR derby Greenway High is the site of the competition between the Black Canyon and Desert Sky regions. Baseball / Softball Don Ketchum May 3, 2011
Johnson twins win third tennis doubles title for Millennium Division I and II singles, doubles wrap up at Paseo Racquet Center in Glendale. Division III finishes Saturday. Tennis Don Ketchum May 2, 2011
Three-week window opens for spring football Pads and full contact are not allowed, but teams are expected to get every bit of leverage they can for this fall. Football Don Ketchum May 1, 2011
Paul Petty served Arizona football community well Former coach at Tucson Sunnyside, Globe and Miami died on April 26 at age 82. Football Don Ketchum May 1, 2011
Top seed Horizon, No. 2 Cibola 5A-II softball easy winners Defending champ Peoria Centennial will have to come back through loser\'s bracket in double-elimination tournament. Softball Don Ketchum April 30, 2011
Brophy baseball bats too much for Alhambra in 1st round Broncos rip four home runs, including three straight in an eight-run third inning. Baseball Don Ketchum April 30, 2011
Pool B teams could make big splash in 5A-II baseball Chaparral, Desert Mountain, Horizon all in the same bracket for tourney that begins Saturday (April 30). Cross Country / Baseball Don Ketchum April 29, 2011
Led by new coach, Horizon grabs top seed in 5A-II softball Senior center fielder Leah White sets the tone offensively from the leadoff spot in the batting order. Football / Baseball / Softball Don Ketchum April 29, 2011
Amos cousins lead Salpointe to 3rd team tennis title in row Lancers dominate Xavier 5-0 for their fifth 5A-I crown in the last six years. Tennis Don Ketchum April 28, 2011
Arizona should be well-represented in NFL draft Prince Amukamara of Apollo and Cameron Jordan of Chandler lead the way as possible first-round picks. Football Don Ketchum April 27, 2011
Softball players are patriotic -- they can sing, too! Sunrise Mountain and Cienega teams touched the heart of a Vietnam vet with their rendition of the National Anthem. Baseball / Softball Don Ketchum April 27, 2011
Consistency helps Saguaro aim for another baseball title Sabercats clinch 4A-I Desert Sky Region title with 10-2 win over Cactus Shadows. Cross Country / Baseball Don Ketchum April 26, 2011
South sprinter Waters wins two in Valley Classic Thompson of Mountain Ridge hits 175-11 to win boys discus. Track & Field Don Ketchum April 25, 2011
Independence girls, Washington, T-Bird boys top Anders meet Sarai Sweet of Independence excels in numerous girls events. Cross Country / Track & Field Don Ketchum April 25, 2011
West Valley track teams look strong at Glendale meet Mountain Pointe from Ahwatukee also has consistent effort on both boys and girls sides. Track & Field Don Ketchum April 22, 2011
Versatile Tolleson senior among favorites in shot, discus Brendan Pineda also starred in basketball and football for the Wolverines. Football / Boys Basketball Don Ketchum April 21, 2011
Desert Mtn. softball shortstop catches lightning in bottle Remember the name of junior Kasey McCravey. Softball Don Ketchum April 20, 2011