Buying into a metaphor, playing clean led Gators to third straight championship over the Bulldogs
Long-time champions Xavier, Canyon del Oro and Salpointe have history on their side with 21 titles, but Queen Creek, Marana Mountain View and Mica Mountain have one combined championship
The Patriots trailed 22-17 in the third set after already losing the first two sets, but instead of giving in, they dig deeper to win second straight championship
After losing the first set to the bigger and more athletic Guardians, the Crusaders' team volleyball and blocking led to second straight title, 3-1
The Gators look to win their third state title, matching up with No. 1 Queen Creek for the third consecutive season
Instead of a traditional game story to recap 6A's Final Four, reporter Jason Skoda noted the ongoings of the simultaneously games with the corresponding timeline
Junior Achillies throws a one-hit, shutout over six innings and sophomore Mikaela Jackson has three hits to lead the Hawks to 10-0 win over Shamrocks
One state record goes down as Coron del Sol's Kelson Hogan sets javelin record
The Nighthawks beat their third straight better seed to make the Pool A championship game behind a seven-run inning and Peters' pitching
The No. 7 Toros score a run on the first thanks to Hadlie Goodman and Allison Robles and pitcher Daniella Gloria dominates to top the No. 7 Hawks
Whether it is a gut feeling or preset pitch count, baseball coaches' ability to keep pitch counts manageable goes a long way in staying alive in double elimination format
When the postseason starts, the players who stay within themselves in tight moments are at an advantage in the big situations
The Bulldogs used big plays on defense - catcher Manny Hoyos - and offense - Diego Armenta had three hits and three RBI - to beat Colts in regular season finale
The Eagles junior was second team all state as an offensive lineman, qualified as heavyweight in wrestling and is one top middle block on the volleyball team
The Chargers sweep Spartans in three sets, 25-10, 25-16, 25-18, behind a wide-spread offensive attack
The Colts used their two-strike approach -signified by the three taps - to grind out at bats in nine-run inning to beat Perry 11-1
The Patriots ripped off 12-straight points to grab a 13-1 first set advantage and never let up in taking the first match against the Eagles
The Toros 6-5 comeback was fueled by a senior pitcher buckling down, a freshman hitting first home run, a converted catcher getting on base and her sister driving her home
Sophomore Isha Kaushik wanted team experience after competing on international circuit. Williams Field sprinter has lofty goals, while Arizona produces wrestling All-Americans
The Huskies won seven of the nine matches to remain undefeated, while the Gator look to get healthy as postseason approaches
Trojans have chance at history as no 3A team has ever three-peated
The Bulldogs get through first inning unscathed before hammering Jaguars, 10-0, behind four home runs, including two by Emma Reynolds
The Trojans opened up an early lead, but it wasn't enough as the Gaels win time-shortened tournament game, 14-6
The Tigers overcame an eight-point fourth quarter deficit to win their sixth state title in eight years over the Eagles
The Lions beat the Pumas 69-65 following the tenants of the program established by coach Mark Word, the only coach in program history
120 articles by Jason P. Skoda