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Softball Archive
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![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 […] -
![“Third time’s a charm” goes the old saying. But it didn’t hold true for the Pinnacle High School softball team, which failed in its third attempt this season to […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Softball-115x115.jpg "Hamilton, Ironwood Ridge win big-school softball titles")
Hamilton, Ironwood Ridge win big-school softball titles
Posted on May 17, 2016 | No Comments“Third time’s a charm” goes the old saying. But it didn’t hold true for the Pinnacle High School softball team, which failed in its third attempt this season to […] -
![Anybody out there got Clint Myers‘ cell phone number? It might be time to call the former Arizona State softball coach to see if he will come back to […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/ASUsfbll-115x115.jpg "ASU softball is suffering, needs another Clint Myers")
ASU softball is suffering, needs another Clint Myers
Posted on May 7, 2016 | No CommentsAnybody out there got Clint Myers‘ cell phone number? It might be time to call the former Arizona State softball coach to see if he will come back to […] -
![A team begins to develop an air of invincibility after it has won 18 straight games. Maybe so, but the Mesquite High School softball team wasn’t buying any of […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/sbPitch-115x115.jpg "Mesquite HS breaks Arcadia’s 18-game softball win streak")
Mesquite HS breaks Arcadia’s 18-game softball win streak
Posted on April 21, 2016 | No CommentsA team begins to develop an air of invincibility after it has won 18 straight games. Maybe so, but the Mesquite High School softball team wasn’t buying any of […] -
![Mike Candrea just moved up to second place in the NCAA softball record books with his 1,458th career win and is within a chip shot of moving into first place. […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/CandreaUA-115x115.jpeg "Candrea now No. 2, chasing NCAA softball wins record")
Candrea now No. 2, chasing NCAA softball wins record
Posted on April 20, 2016 | No CommentsMike Candrea just moved up to second place in the NCAA softball record books with his 1,458th career win and is within a chip shot of moving into first place. […] -
![High school baseball and softball programs in Arizona still have four weeks left in the 2016 schedule, but a couple of recent tournaments offer some insight into what to […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/batswing-115x115.png "Mid-season baseball, softball tourneys preview hs playoffs")
Mid-season baseball, softball tourneys preview hs playoffs
Posted on March 26, 2016 | No CommentsHigh school baseball and softball programs in Arizona still have four weeks left in the 2016 schedule, but a couple of recent tournaments offer some insight into what to […] -
![We’re beginning to get a chance now to evaluate Ray Anderson‘s somewhat unusual approach to running a softball program. The Arizona State athletics director put in place a ‘tag-team’ […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/ASUpitchr-115x115.jpg "So, how is ‘tag-team’ coaching working for ASU softball?")
So, how is ‘tag-team’ coaching working for ASU softball?
Posted on March 4, 2016 | No CommentsWe’re beginning to get a chance now to evaluate Ray Anderson‘s somewhat unusual approach to running a softball program. The Arizona State athletics director put in place a ‘tag-team’ […] -
![So how do you overcome losing all but one of your offensive weapons from the previous season? University of Arizona softball coach Mike Candrea seems to have found at least […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/MikCandrea-115x115.jpg "Candrea may have UA’s ticket back to softball WCWS")
Candrea may have UA’s ticket back to softball WCWS
Posted on February 13, 2016 | No CommentsSo how do you overcome losing all but one of your offensive weapons from the previous season? University of Arizona softball coach Mike Candrea seems to have found at least […] -
![Looks like Ray Anderson has another opportunity to make a major coaching hire at Arizona State after the resignation Monday of the Sun Devils’ head softball coach. This will be […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/ASUNicholsn-115x115.jpg "ASU softball still seeking stability as Nicholson resigns")
ASU softball still seeking stability as Nicholson resigns
Posted on October 14, 2015 | No CommentsLooks like Ray Anderson has another opportunity to make a major coaching hire at Arizona State after the resignation Monday of the Sun Devils’ head softball coach. This will be […] -
![The University of Arizona softball team couldn’t get a handle on a freshman pitching phenom from LSU, and their head coach is still looking for the solution to getting […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Candreatm-115x115.jpg "Super Regional curse: UA softball swept 2nd straight year")
Super Regional curse: UA softball swept 2nd straight year
Posted on May 25, 2015 | No CommentsThe University of Arizona softball team couldn’t get a handle on a freshman pitching phenom from LSU, and their head coach is still looking for the solution to getting […] -
![Parity in sports is a good thing, particularly at the high school level. We all get tired of the power schools piling up consecutive state titles. And that’s what […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/bsbllslide-115x115.jpg "Mesquite, O’Connor win first-ever baseball, softball titles")
Mesquite, O’Connor win first-ever baseball, softball titles
Posted on May 21, 2015 | No CommentsParity in sports is a good thing, particularly at the high school level. We all get tired of the power schools piling up consecutive state titles. And that’s what […] -
![Dallas Escobedo is a tough act to follow. She was a local hero, a highly-recruited softball pitcher that led St. Mary’s High School to four consecutive state championships and […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/asuSBteam-115x115.jpg "Macha shines, but ASU softball season ends at regionals")
Macha shines, but ASU softball season ends at regionals
Posted on May 18, 2015 | No CommentsDallas Escobedo is a tough act to follow. She was a local hero, a highly-recruited softball pitcher that led St. Mary’s High School to four consecutive state championships and […] -
![St. John’s softball team is probably still on the psychological high that came with winning the Big East Conference Tournament for the first time in school history, as the Red Storm […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/UAsblSwing-115x115.jpg "UA softball opens regional play at home vs. St. John’s")
UA softball opens regional play at home vs. St. John’s
Posted on May 15, 2015 | No CommentsSt. John’s softball team is probably still on the psychological high that came with winning the Big East Conference Tournament for the first time in school history, as the Red Storm […] -
![Softball is all about the pitching. Teams live and die with their ace. If there is anyone out there that doubts that simple fact, they need look no further […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/softblslide-115x115.jpg "Red Mountain playoff loss ends 5-year softball title reign")
Red Mountain playoff loss ends 5-year softball title reign
Posted on May 6, 2015 | No CommentsSoftball is all about the pitching. Teams live and die with their ace. If there is anyone out there that doubts that simple fact, they need look no further […] -
![While the University of Arizona men’s basketball team is busy in Los Angeles working its way toward a berth in the Final Four, the Wildcats’ softball team is getting […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/ASUsbSwing-115x115.jpg "Big bats on display as UA vs. ASU softball series begins")
Big bats on display as UA vs. ASU softball series begins
Posted on March 27, 2015 | No CommentsWhile the University of Arizona men’s basketball team is busy in Los Angeles working its way toward a berth in the Final Four, the Wildcats’ softball team is getting […]