More than a game: Mountain Ridge student-athletes build bonds in the classroom Mountain Ridge High School flag football players spend Fridays reading to local third-graders, inspiring excitement about learning and the future. Football / Flag Football Sierra Watson December 2, 2025
Jessica Rushton leads Salpointe to victory in her first match as the head coach Kelly Pierce passed away in August after leading Salpointe to six state championships Boys Soccer / Girls Soccer Andy Morales December 1, 2025
Grades before games: Coach Sanchez makes the classroom a priority at Central Sanchez is retooling the program and is prioritizing grades for his players. Setting them up for the future with or without football Football Jason Teater December 1, 2025
The sophomore phenom redefining Arizona basketball Jakyi “Kyi Kyi” Miles, a five-star Mesa High basketball standout with 23 college offers, balances national attention with hard work, family support and a focus on growth both on and off the court. Boys Basketball Amya Zapien December 1, 2025
Sixteen going on 30 Thunderbird girls basketball coach Barry Ringel and his 30th year coaching Girls Basketball Rhiannon Boesl December 1, 2025
Tolleson spiritline gets creative to raise money for its competition season Cheer squad resorts to three fundraising methods to pay for expenses school doesn't cover Spiritline Celeste Rivas December 1, 2025
Chandler rolls into Open Division championship Muncl rushed for three TDs, threw for 187 yards to lead Wolves past rival Hamilton Stories John Theriault November 30, 2025
A Scottsdale Christian dynasty is lit Eagles hold off St. Johns in dramatic fashion to three-peat Football Jose Garcia November 30, 2025
Goal line stand gets Basha over Liberty hurdle in Open semifinal Bears will play for 2nd Open Division title Dec. 6 against Chandler Football Richard Smith November 30, 2025
3A State Championship: Round Valley wins its eighth state title The No. 3 Elks topped No. 1 Ben Franklin 13-10 behind a talented senior and junior class, but it was freshman Jaxon Crick who blocked a FG to win it Football Jason P. Skoda November 30, 2025
Knights ready for challenge after 3A title breakthrough Gilbert Christian enters season with a rebuilt midfield Boys Soccer Juan Manosalva November 30, 2025
The privilege of pressure How Matt Stone's determination forged a national flag football powerhouse Flag Football Myles Dunson November 30, 2025
Cisco Llamas scores 37 to help Sahuaro win the Dick McConnell Classic Sahuaro beat Palo Verde 74-47 Boys Basketball Andy Morales November 29, 2025
Like father, like son: Another Taylor clinched title bid Centennial to make 14th championship appearance Football Jose Garcia November 29, 2025
5A playoffs: No. 9 Desert Mountain heads to first title game The Wolves top Horizon, 20-17, on last second kick for third straight road win thanks to ball control and tough defense Football Jason P. Skoda November 29, 2025
From little brother to team leader: Jesse Padilla steps up for Central Bobcats Jesse Padilla grew up looking up to his older brother and dreaming of playing under the bright lights Football Jason Teater November 28, 2025
East Valley notebook: Massey grows into leader after conversation with Detmer ALA-Gilbert North's Massey is more vocal; wrestling state champions come back for more, AIA adds game MVP awards Football / Wrestling / Flag Football Jason P. Skoda November 26, 2025
Highland Hawks football star is also mental health advocate Highland Hawks' standout Grady Crandall uses his platform to promote conversations about mental health, suicide-prevention Football Andrew Han November 26, 2025
The Power of Leadership Phoenix Christian head volleyball coach Terry Sutter steps up when needed most Girls Volleyball Sebastian Friar November 26, 2025
Veritas Prep athlete goes from flag football to varsity captain Baylor Arnold's journey has him now fighting for state championships Football Ethan Kinney November 26, 2025
Mencl leads Chandler past Brophy, 42-34, Wolves advance to semifinals of Open Division, face Hamilton next Football Hayley Brown November 26, 2025
Local support, big fundraising efforts keep Highland football program running strong Football booster club raises about $150,000 each year to support roughly 150 players Football Andrew Han November 26, 2025
The Chaparral brand prevails despite setbacks and shortcomings Through its numerous brand deals, booster club and famous alumni, Chaparral has never failed to provide great facilities Football Zach Dworaczyk November 25, 2025
Strong mentality set the stage for Padres playoff run Marcos de Niza had a productive season thanks to a ‘staircase’ mindset among its players Football Patrick Snyder November 25, 2025
Lady Hawks ignite the season with a stunning upset against Eastmark The Eastmark Firebirds had previously competed in the 2025 4A State Championship game Girls Basketball Christina Romero November 25, 2025