Football

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Gracia shines as North shuts Central out 21-0 in region opener

In his first start of the season, North High’s Xavier “X” Gracia stepped up for the injured Eli Manzanares, sparking the Mustangs’ offense and helping secure a dominant 21-0 win behind a relentless defensive effort.

Football / AIA Hailey Leonard October 29, 2025

East Valley notebook: Arcadia embracing trip to White Mountains

Titans set to travel more than three hours, climb some 4,500 feet for 4A Desert Sky matchup versus Snowflake in the lower temperatures

Football / Badminton / Wrestling / Boys Basketball / Girls Basketball / Boys Soccer / Girls Soccer / Flag Football Jason P. Skoda October 29, 2025

NFL Yet uses military-style offense to get best out of its players

Style relies on discipline and repetition

Football Michael Gray October 28, 2025

Desert Vista football coach focused on life lessons after second chance

Linebackers coach uses experience to teach athletes mental toughness

Football Wyatt Lindsay October 28, 2025

‘Not ready to give up yet:’ Senior Zihyon Walters’ leadership sparks Tempe playoff push

With only one regular season high school game left, Walters not ready to finish playing yet

Football Rees Goodall October 28, 2025

Veritas Prep coach finds faith through football

Sanfratello discovers himself through Jesus, now spreads the message of ministry to coworkers, players

Football Noah Reed October 28, 2025

Mistakes doom Notre Dame in road loss

Turnovers stall Saints in key game against Arizona College Prep

Football Alan Judson October 27, 2025

Guided by family, grounded in Peoria

Dontay Tyson Jr.’s success starts at home

Football Keegan Brown October 27, 2025

Pride kicker's long journey

Francisco Orduno Jr. leaves Mexicali behind to follow dreams

Football Noah Podolsky October 27, 2025

Camelback's defense line spoils North's Senior Night

Led by senior lineman Mannix Butler Jr., Spartans force three turnovers in enemy territory

Football Charlie Cohen October 27, 2025

Adversity turns Mesquite star into a leader

Parker Kaczmarek proves leadership is about showing up

Football Tre Heard October 26, 2025

Turnovers doom Brophy football in 38-3 loss to Liberty

Brophy's offense struggled to find rhythm in second-straight loss.

Football Taylor Gautney October 26, 2025

Canyon View’s Ryder Geith leads with resiliency

Backed by family and teammates, Geith has turned adversity into motivation

Football Caleb Craig October 26, 2025

Cactus lineman lives to honor the one watching from above

After tragedy, Dillon Lubin finds strength through faith and perseverance

Football Riley Kelton October 26, 2025