Controlled possession approach has served girls soccer team well.

Nick Rana is the last of four brothers to excel in athletics at the school since 1998.

Desert Vista boys pull away from St. Marys in the fourth quarter for a 20-point victory.

About three dozen athletes, coaches to be honored in ceremony on Saturday, Jan. 8.

Annual meeting produces lists from each of the classifications -- 5A-I, 5A-II, 4A-I, 4A-II, 3A, 2A and 1A.

Players from all classifications are eligible for selection.

That was fast. A month after being fired after nine seasons as football coach at Mesa Mountain View, Tom Joseph has another head coaching gig.

Last year Mesa High believed its defense gave it a punchers chance of knocking off Hamilton for the 5A-I football title. The Jackrabbits were worthy for a half and then fell by the wayside. On Monday afternoon -- a year later -- Desert Ridge felt its offense gave it a shot to upend the Huskies. Good try. Very good try. Just not quite enough.

The overall winning streak rests at 39. Hamilton\'s goal Monday is first, a third consecutive 5A-I state title. That would mean win No. 40 in a row would come as a byproduct. The team that stands in the Huskies\' way, Desert Ridge, has a modest streak of its own going with eight consective wins. The Jaguars pit their dynamic offense against the Huskies\' rock solid defense in the 2010 5A-I championship game. Kickoff is at 4:10 p.m. at University of Phoenix Stadium.

Running back has rushed for nearly 1,200 yards and 17 touchdowns. He also plays key role as linebacker.