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New division alignments, scheduling frustrate prep teams
The new division alignments for Arizona high school sports programs are coming to the end of a two-year shake-out period that has uncovered a number of ‘challenges’ for the schools involved. As the high school winter sports season winds down, new issues have arisen as a result of the computer scheduling that is now being [...] -
Sand volleyball may be coming to a high school near you
Arizona’s governing body for high school sports is sticking its collective toe in the sand as it considers adding a new varsity sport to the landscape. Sand volleyball is riding a wave of popularity and the Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) is hoping to capitalize on that interest. The volleyball variation has always been a great [...] -
AIA mandates concussion testing for high school athletes
Looks like the AIA has finally found a way to create new programs for high school sports without getting a lot of blow-back. The Arizona Interscholastic Association, the governing body for the state’s high schools, has been getting lots of grief for changes it made in the division alignments over a year ago. The traditional [...] -
ASU unveils ‘new look’ in athletics…black is back!
The hype is finally over. Sun Devil fans can finally stop holding their collective breath in anticipation of getting a peak into the future of the Arizona State athletic program. No, not next year’s teams. The uniforms. The logo… the ‘look’. Arizona State has unveiled a new, updated look for its athletic program, with help [...] -
Hey, high schools…Suns are passing out basketball stuff!
Hey, high school ‘ballers, you want to hear this. Just got a call from the Phoenix Suns Gorilla, who wants PhxFan to spread the word to our loyal basketball audience across the state… there’s just a week left to claim some FREE basketball equipment for your school! Did we mention that it’s FREE? No kidding. [...] -
NLI signing day is a big step for AZ high school athletes
That collective sigh of relief heard earlier this week in high schools and colleges across the country meant it was the second Wednesday of November – better known in sports circles as signing day for National Letters of Intent. The high school kids that sign the letters are relieved to finally commit to the college [...] -
Big Sky expanding to build a ‘new kind of conference’
It’s getting crowded in the Big Sky. The Northern Arizona University Lumberjacks will soon get a bunch of new playmates as the Big Sky Conference opens its doors for the first time since 2006 when Northern Colorado joined the conference. The University of North Dakota and Southern Utah University made the official announcement yesterday that [...] -
NBA’s House among notables in ASU Hall of Fame class
Eddie House and Shawn Charles are among a class of eight former Arizona State athletes being inducted into the school’s Sports Hall of Fame. The accomplishments of House and Charles aren’t necessarily any more significant that those of the others being inducted. But they are the most visible representatives of the ASU athletics program right [...] -
GCU has a new slant on recruiting…signs top BMX racer
Lots of college kids buy themselves a bicycle to get around campus. But a Mesquite High School grad has used her bike to get into college. Dominique Daniels was actually recruited by Grand Canyon University in Phoenix. But who knew the school even had a bicycling team? Well, actually, GCU didn’t recruit Daniels for a [...] -
UA hits the road to bring the game to its sports fans
The Cat is on the prowl. The University of Arizona isn’t waiting for the rest of the state to come to Tucson to experience its sports programs. The ‘Wildcat experience’ will soon be coming to a town near you. Just days ago, UofA’s new athletic director, Greg Byrne, was shaking up the news cycle with [...]
