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Softball Archive
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![It was a Ford that took the Arizona State softball team to the 2018 Women’s College World Series. And next year could bring a Cadillac kind of season for […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/ASUsbHudl-115x115.jpg "Youngsters leading the way in rebuilding ASU softball")
Youngsters leading the way in rebuilding ASU softball
Posted on July 6, 2018 | No CommentsIt was a Ford that took the Arizona State softball team to the 2018 Women’s College World Series. And next year could bring a Cadillac kind of season for […] -
![The 2018 high school softball season started with a couple of Arizona teams leading the national preseason rankings. And, while that lofty status didn’t hold through the season, both […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Sball6-115x115.jpg "AZ prep softball teams ranked among nation’s top 50")
AZ prep softball teams ranked among nation’s top 50
Posted on June 30, 2018 | No CommentsThe 2018 high school softball season started with a couple of Arizona teams leading the national preseason rankings. And, while that lofty status didn’t hold through the season, both […] -
![Marissa Schuld pitched her Pinnacle High School softball team to a state title this season, finally getting over the hump after two years in the circle when the Pioneers […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Schuld-115x115.jpg "Marissa Schuld is Gatorade Softball Player of Year – again")
Marissa Schuld is Gatorade Softball Player of Year – again
Posted on June 5, 2018 | No CommentsMarissa Schuld pitched her Pinnacle High School softball team to a state title this season, finally getting over the hump after two years in the circle when the Pioneers […] -
![The state of Arizona will be represented at this year’s Women’s College World Series. Just not in the way University of Arizona softball fans had hoped. The No. 14-ranked […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/ASUgJuarez-115x115.jpg "ASU advances to WCWS; UA softball sits this one out")
ASU advances to WCWS; UA softball sits this one out
Posted on May 28, 2018 | No CommentsThe state of Arizona will be represented at this year’s Women’s College World Series. Just not in the way University of Arizona softball fans had hoped. The No. 14-ranked […] -
![There are 286 Division I softball programs that were attempting to extend their seasons by earning a berth in a regional tournament. 64 of them made it into the […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/ASUsb-115x115.jpg "ASU & UA win softball regionals, still on road to WCWS")
ASU & UA win softball regionals, still on road to WCWS
Posted on May 21, 2018 | No CommentsThere are 286 Division I softball programs that were attempting to extend their seasons by earning a berth in a regional tournament. 64 of them made it into the […] -
![That wasn’t a monkey on the backs of the Pinnacle High School softball team. It was a 700-pound gorilla. And today, for the first time in years, that heavy […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Sball4-115x115.jpg "Finally! Pinnacle HS beats Hamilton for first softball title")
Finally! Pinnacle HS beats Hamilton for first softball title
Posted on May 15, 2018 | No CommentsThat wasn’t a monkey on the backs of the Pinnacle High School softball team. It was a 700-pound gorilla. And today, for the first time in years, that heavy […] -
![The arrival of Trisha Ford last June to take over the Arizona State softball program has already resulted in a return to normalcy for a tradition-rich program that lost […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/McQuillen-115x115.jpg "UA takes softball series from ASU in extra-inning thriller")
UA takes softball series from ASU in extra-inning thriller
Posted on April 23, 2018 | No CommentsThe arrival of Trisha Ford last June to take over the Arizona State softball program has already resulted in a return to normalcy for a tradition-rich program that lost […] -
![The Huskies aren’t out of the woods yet. But the trees are beginning to thin at a rapid rate. As the high school softball season closes out the final […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Sball1-115x115.jpg "Hamilton HS softball perfect in 6A play, eyeing title 3-peat")
Hamilton HS softball perfect in 6A play, eyeing title 3-peat
Posted on April 11, 2018 | No CommentsThe Huskies aren’t out of the woods yet. But the trees are beginning to thin at a rapid rate. As the high school softball season closes out the final […] -
![This is a do-over season for Trisha Ford, who debuted last year as the new head softball coach at Arizona State University. A chance to show that her first […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ASUsftbl-115x115.jpg "ASU softball rebounding from 2017, beats #1 Washington")
ASU softball rebounding from 2017, beats #1 Washington
Posted on March 27, 2018 | No CommentsThis is a do-over season for Trisha Ford, who debuted last year as the new head softball coach at Arizona State University. A chance to show that her first […] -
![What a difference a year can make. Desert Vista High School‘s title victory in the Bob Everett Baseball Classic and Hamilton High‘s repeat championship in the Desert Mountain Softball […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/hsbasbll-115x115.jpg "Desert Vista, Hamilton claim tourney titles on the diamond")
Desert Vista, Hamilton claim tourney titles on the diamond
Posted on March 19, 2018 | No CommentsWhat a difference a year can make. Desert Vista High School‘s title victory in the Bob Everett Baseball Classic and Hamilton High‘s repeat championship in the Desert Mountain Softball […] -
![A rare opportunity for softball fans is just days away. And requires just a short drive to northeast Phoenix. That’s where Pinnacle High School will be hosting Hamilton High […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/SoftSwing-115x115.jpg "Hamilton, Pinnacle to meet as nation’s top softball teams")
Hamilton, Pinnacle to meet as nation’s top softball teams
Posted on February 27, 2018 | No CommentsA rare opportunity for softball fans is just days away. And requires just a short drive to northeast Phoenix. That’s where Pinnacle High School will be hosting Hamilton High […] -
![Taylor McQuillin is a junior now. She’s had two years to grow into the role she was meant to play in leading the University of Arizona softball program back […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/McQuillin-115x115.jpg "Can McQuillin’s pitching take UA softball back to WCWS?")
Can McQuillin’s pitching take UA softball back to WCWS?
Posted on February 24, 2018 | No CommentsTaylor McQuillin is a junior now. She’s had two years to grow into the role she was meant to play in leading the University of Arizona softball program back […] -
![If Stacy Iveson had any ideas about moving into the head coach’s seat when her boss retires from the University of Arizona softball program, she may have at least […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/CandreaUA-115x115.jpeg "After 32 years as UA softball coach, Candrea gets 5 more")
After 32 years as UA softball coach, Candrea gets 5 more
Posted on August 21, 2017 | No CommentsIf Stacy Iveson had any ideas about moving into the head coach’s seat when her boss retires from the University of Arizona softball program, she may have at least […] -
![Mike Candrea has been the head softball coach at the University of Arizona for the past 32 seasons. Last March he won his 1,500th game, making him the first […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/UAmCandrea-115x115.jpg "Candrea still filling pro game with UA softball players")
Candrea still filling pro game with UA softball players
Posted on July 11, 2017 | No CommentsMike Candrea has been the head softball coach at the University of Arizona for the past 32 seasons. Last March he won his 1,500th game, making him the first […] -
![Like so many times in recent years, the Arizona Wildcats were once again knocking on the door of the Women’s College World Series. This time it was the Baylor […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/UAsoft-115x115.jpg "Baylor extends UA softball’s 7-year WCWS drought")
Baylor extends UA softball’s 7-year WCWS drought
Posted on May 29, 2017 | No CommentsLike so many times in recent years, the Arizona Wildcats were once again knocking on the door of the Women’s College World Series. This time it was the Baylor […] -
![Maybe the embarrassment it suffered at the hands of UCLA in the final series of the regular season was the impetus the University of Arizona softball team needed going […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/UASB-115x115.jpg "Power & pitching will take UA softball to 2017 WCWS")
Power & pitching will take UA softball to 2017 WCWS
Posted on May 26, 2017 | No CommentsMaybe the embarrassment it suffered at the hands of UCLA in the final series of the regular season was the impetus the University of Arizona softball team needed going […] -
![All dressed up and nowhere to go. That’s what it must feel like for the baseball and softball players at Grand Canyon University. The Antelopes’ baseball team won 20 […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/GCUsoft-115x115.jpg "At GCU, success on the diamond – but little reward")
At GCU, success on the diamond – but little reward
Posted on May 24, 2017 | No CommentsAll dressed up and nowhere to go. That’s what it must feel like for the baseball and softball players at Grand Canyon University. The Antelopes’ baseball team won 20 […] -
![Life as we know it is all about perspective, the way that we view events. The Arizona State softball team really needs some perspective right now. Sun Devil softball […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/ASUvsUNC2-115x115.jpg "ASU softball, baseball close out disappointing seasons")
ASU softball, baseball close out disappointing seasons
Posted on May 21, 2017 | No CommentsLife as we know it is all about perspective, the way that we view events. The Arizona State softball team really needs some perspective right now. Sun Devil softball […] -
![If it feels like you’ve seen this sports movie before, it’s because you have. Last year, about this same time. That’s when Hamilton High School swept the 6A baseball […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/bsblSwing-115x115.jpg "Hamilton HS repeats sweep of 6A baseball, softball titles")
Hamilton HS repeats sweep of 6A baseball, softball titles
Posted on May 17, 2017 | No CommentsIf it feels like you’ve seen this sports movie before, it’s because you have. Last year, about this same time. That’s when Hamilton High School swept the 6A baseball […] -
![Katiyana Mauga didn’t need all three games against Oregon to become the most prolific home-run hitter in the history of the University of Arizona softball program. It took just […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Mauga-115x115.jpg "Mauga breaks UA softball home-run record with No. 88")
Mauga breaks UA softball home-run record with No. 88
Posted on April 23, 2017 | 1 CommentKatiyana Mauga didn’t need all three games against Oregon to become the most prolific home-run hitter in the history of the University of Arizona softball program. It took just […] -
![As the 2017 baseball and softball season winds down in Arizona, a handful of high school teams have managed to leave their mark on the national sports landscape. One […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/hsbasebll-115x115.jpg "Prep baseball, softball teams put AZ in national spotlight")
Prep baseball, softball teams put AZ in national spotlight
Posted on April 20, 2017 | No CommentsAs the 2017 baseball and softball season winds down in Arizona, a handful of high school teams have managed to leave their mark on the national sports landscape. One […] -
![If you want to know what it’s like to coach against a legend, just wait until tomorrow and ask Ann Pierson. Her Grand Canyon University softball team plays the […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/mCandrea-115x115.jpg "UA’s Candrea notches 1,500 softball wins; GCU up next")
UA’s Candrea notches 1,500 softball wins; GCU up next
Posted on March 29, 2017 | No CommentsIf you want to know what it’s like to coach against a legend, just wait until tomorrow and ask Ann Pierson. Her Grand Canyon University softball team plays the […] -
![Now that we’re beginning the descent down the back side of the high school baseball and softball schedules, it’s a good time to take note of the various tournaments […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/hsbasebll-115x115.jpg "Hamilton softball, Queen Creek baseball win key tourneys")
Hamilton softball, Queen Creek baseball win key tourneys
Posted on March 23, 2017 | No CommentsNow that we’re beginning the descent down the back side of the high school baseball and softball schedules, it’s a good time to take note of the various tournaments […] -
![After the Grand Canyon University softball team finished the 2016 season with a 35-15 record, the Antelopes were honored as the sixth-ranked breakout program among all D-I schools, based […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/GCUsbCheer-115x115.jpg "With 23 wins so far, GCU softball living up to the hype")
With 23 wins so far, GCU softball living up to the hype
Posted on March 17, 2017 | No CommentsAfter the Grand Canyon University softball team finished the 2016 season with a 35-15 record, the Antelopes were honored as the sixth-ranked breakout program among all D-I schools, based […] -
![Forty games. That’s how many the University of Arizona softball team won last year on the way to advancing to the program’s 11th Super Regional in 12 years. Twenty […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/UAsbswing-115x115.jpg "Hot bats, strong pitching has UA softball ranked No. 5")
Hot bats, strong pitching has UA softball ranked No. 5
Posted on March 11, 2017 | No CommentsForty games. That’s how many the University of Arizona softball team won last year on the way to advancing to the program’s 11th Super Regional in 12 years. Twenty […] -
![When Trisha Ford took over the Fresno State softball program in 2012, she was stepping into the shoes of the school’s all-time winningest coach who had led the Bulldogs […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/TrishaFord-115x115.jpg "Trisha Ford: ASU’s new coach steps up to the plate")
Trisha Ford: ASU’s new coach steps up to the plate
Posted on June 17, 2016 | No CommentsWhen Trisha Ford took over the Fresno State softball program in 2012, she was stepping into the shoes of the school’s all-time winningest coach who had led the Bulldogs […] -
![There will be lots of competition for next year’s Player of the Year awards in baseball and softball because three of the four winners this year will be back […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/hsbsbll-115x115.jpg "Underclassmen dominate baseball, softball POY awards")
Underclassmen dominate baseball, softball POY awards
Posted on June 1, 2016 | No CommentsThere will be lots of competition for next year’s Player of the Year awards in baseball and softball because three of the four winners this year will be back […] -
![The University of Arizona softball team went into the post-season unseeded, but still felt like they were good enough to play their way into the Women’s College World Series. […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/UAvAuburn-115x115.jpg "Auburn stops UA softball on 6th try to get back to WCWS")
Auburn stops UA softball on 6th try to get back to WCWS
Posted on May 30, 2016 | No CommentsThe University of Arizona softball team went into the post-season unseeded, but still felt like they were good enough to play their way into the Women’s College World Series. […] -
![Kelsey Kessler walked the first two batters in yesterday’s softball game with LSU in the Baton Rouge Regional. And then the Arizona State pitcher picked up a sacrifice bunt […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/UAsbCeleb-115x115.jpg "UA wins softball regional; ASU falls to LSU – again")
UA wins softball regional; ASU falls to LSU – again
Posted on May 23, 2016 | No CommentsKelsey Kessler walked the first two batters in yesterday’s softball game with LSU in the Baton Rouge Regional. And then the Arizona State pitcher picked up a sacrifice bunt […]