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Softball Archive
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![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/06/prep-athletes-year-taking-talents-state/"></div> As happens all too often, the top high school athletes in Arizona are packing up their multi-talented skill sets and heading for another state to begin their college careers. […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/06/prep-athletes-year-taking-talents-state/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/softbll2-115x115.jpg "Prep “Athletes of the Year” taking their talents out of state")
Prep “Athletes of the Year” taking their talents out of state
Posted on June 17, 2019 | No CommentsAs happens all too often, the top high school athletes in Arizona are packing up their multi-talented skill sets and heading for another state to begin their college careers. […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/05/nearly-decade-ua-softball-returns-wcws/"></div> At first blush, it would appear the University of Arizona softball team is about to romp through its first game at the Women’s College World Series (WCWS), scheduled for […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/05/nearly-decade-ua-softball-returns-wcws/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/UAshower-115x115.jpg "After nearly a decade, UA softball returns to WCWS")
After nearly a decade, UA softball returns to WCWS
Posted on May 29, 2019 | No CommentsAt first blush, it would appear the University of Arizona softball team is about to romp through its first game at the Women’s College World Series (WCWS), scheduled for […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/05/asu-softball-done-victim-new-ncaa-transfer-rule/"></div> It looks like Arizona State softball may have become one of the early casualties from the new NCAA transfer rule. The Sun Devils were just eliminated from postseason play […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/05/asu-softball-done-victim-new-ncaa-transfer-rule/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/ASUsoftbl-115x115.jpg "ASU softball is done, a victim of new NCAA transfer rule")
ASU softball is done, a victim of new NCAA transfer rule
Posted on May 21, 2019 | No CommentsIt looks like Arizona State softball may have become one of the early casualties from the new NCAA transfer rule. The Sun Devils were just eliminated from postseason play […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/05/oconnor-hs-ruins-pinnacles-repeat-try-softball-title/"></div> It must have seemed strange for Pinnacle High School to be playing in this year’s 6A state championship softball game against an opponent other than its usual nemesis, Hamilton […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/05/oconnor-hs-ruins-pinnacles-repeat-try-softball-title/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/softbll1-115x115.jpg "O’Connor HS ruins Pinnacle’s repeat try for softball title")
O’Connor HS ruins Pinnacle’s repeat try for softball title
Posted on May 15, 2019 | No CommentsIt must have seemed strange for Pinnacle High School to be playing in this year’s 6A state championship softball game against an opponent other than its usual nemesis, Hamilton […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/04/6a-softball-pinnacle-hamilton-4th-straight-title-game/"></div> Will this be the year someone else gets to play for the 6A state softball championship? Maybe. But don’t count on it. Hamilton High School and Pinnacle High have […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/04/6a-softball-pinnacle-hamilton-4th-straight-title-game/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Sball6-115x115.jpg "6A softball: Pinnacle, Hamilton in 4th straight title game?")
6A softball: Pinnacle, Hamilton in 4th straight title game?
Posted on April 29, 2019 | No CommentsWill this be the year someone else gets to play for the 6A state softball championship? Maybe. But don’t count on it. Hamilton High School and Pinnacle High have […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/04/9-straight-losses-likely-drop-asu-softball-rankings/"></div> “Don’t lose faith in us.” That was the plea from Arizona State‘s softball coach, Trish Ford, who explained in an Arizona Republic article last week that the offense will […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/04/9-straight-losses-likely-drop-asu-softball-rankings/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/ASUhitr2-115x115.jpg "9 straight losses likely to drop ASU softball from rankings")
9 straight losses likely to drop ASU softball from rankings
Posted on April 15, 2019 | No Comments“Don’t lose faith in us.” That was the plea from Arizona State‘s softball coach, Trish Ford, who explained in an Arizona Republic article last week that the offense will […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/03/unranked-gcu-softball-takes-no-1-florida-state/"></div> The Grand Canyon University softball team poked the bear – and paid for it. But not before the ‘Lopes posted one of the most significant wins in program history. […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/03/unranked-gcu-softball-takes-no-1-florida-state/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/GCUv.FSU_-115x115.jpg "Unranked GCU softball takes down No.1 Florida State")
Unranked GCU softball takes down No.1 Florida State
Posted on March 7, 2019 | 1 CommentThe Grand Canyon University softball team poked the bear – and paid for it. But not before the ‘Lopes posted one of the most significant wins in program history. […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2018/07/youngsters-leading-way-rebuilding-asu-softball/"></div> 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 […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2018/07/youngsters-leading-way-rebuilding-asu-softball/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](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 […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2018/06/az-prep-softball-teams-ranked-among-nations-top-50/"></div> 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 […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2018/06/az-prep-softball-teams-ranked-among-nations-top-50/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](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 […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2018/06/marissa-schuld-gatorade-softball-player-year/"></div> 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 […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2018/06/marissa-schuld-gatorade-softball-player-year/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](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 […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2018/05/asu-advances-wcws-ua-softball-sits-one/"></div> 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 […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2018/05/asu-advances-wcws-ua-softball-sits-one/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](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 […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2018/05/asu-ua-win-softball-regionals-still-road-wcws/"></div> 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 […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2018/05/asu-ua-win-softball-regionals-still-road-wcws/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](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 […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2018/05/finally-pinnacle-hs-beats-hamilton-first-softball-title/"></div> 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 […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2018/05/finally-pinnacle-hs-beats-hamilton-first-softball-title/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](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 […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2018/04/ua-takes-softball-series-asu-extra-inning-thriller/"></div> 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 […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2018/04/ua-takes-softball-series-asu-extra-inning-thriller/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](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 […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2018/04/chandler-hs-softball-perfect-6a-play-eyeing-title-3-peat/"></div> 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 […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2018/04/chandler-hs-softball-perfect-6a-play-eyeing-title-3-peat/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](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 […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2018/03/asu-softball-rebounding-2017-beats-1-washington/"></div> 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 […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2018/03/asu-softball-rebounding-2017-beats-1-washington/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](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 […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2018/03/desert-vista-hamilton-claim-tourney-titles-diamond/"></div> 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 […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2018/03/desert-vista-hamilton-claim-tourney-titles-diamond/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](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 […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2018/02/hamilton-pinnacle-meet-nations-top-softball-teams/"></div> 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 […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2018/02/hamilton-pinnacle-meet-nations-top-softball-teams/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](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 […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2018/02/can-mcquillins-pitching-take-ua-softball-back-wcws/"></div> 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 […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2018/02/can-mcquillins-pitching-take-ua-softball-back-wcws/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](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 […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2017/08/32-years-ua-softball-coach-candrea-gets-5/"></div> 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 […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2017/08/32-years-ua-softball-coach-candrea-gets-5/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](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 […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2017/07/candrea-still-filling-pro-game-ua-softball-players/"></div> 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 […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2017/07/candrea-still-filling-pro-game-ua-softball-players/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](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 […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2017/05/baylor-extends-ua-softballs-7-year-wcws-drought/"></div> 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 […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2017/05/baylor-extends-ua-softballs-7-year-wcws-drought/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](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 […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2017/05/power-pitching-will-take-ua-softball-2017-wcws/"></div> 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 […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2017/05/power-pitching-will-take-ua-softball-2017-wcws/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](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 […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2017/05/gcu-success-diamond-little-reward/"></div> 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 […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2017/05/gcu-success-diamond-little-reward/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](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 […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2017/05/asu-softball-baseball-close-disappointing-seasons/"></div> 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 […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2017/05/asu-softball-baseball-close-disappointing-seasons/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](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 […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2017/05/hamilton-hs-repeats-sweep-6a-baseball-softball-titles/"></div> 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 […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2017/05/hamilton-hs-repeats-sweep-6a-baseball-softball-titles/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](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 […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2017/04/no-88-mauga-breaks-ua-softball-career-home-run-record/"></div> 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 […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2017/04/no-88-mauga-breaks-ua-softball-career-home-run-record/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](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 […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2017/04/prep-baseball-softball-teams-put-az-national-spotlight/"></div> 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 […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2017/04/prep-baseball-softball-teams-put-az-national-spotlight/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](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 […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2017/03/uas-candrea-notches-1500-softball-wins-gcu-next/"></div> 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 […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2017/03/uas-candrea-notches-1500-softball-wins-gcu-next/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](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 […]