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![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2020/03/nau-basketball-programs-on-the-road-to-recovery/"></div>The students at Northern Arizona University may have re-discovered a long-lost diversion to help them get through the cold winter nights in Flagstaff. Basketball may once again be relevant on […]<!-- 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/2020/03/nau-basketball-programs-on-the-road-to-recovery/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/NAUbbHand-115x115.jpg "NAU basketball programs…on the road to recovery?")
NAU basketball programs…on the road to recovery?
Posted on March 27, 2020 | No CommentsThe students at Northern Arizona University may have re-discovered a long-lost diversion to help them get through the cold winter nights in Flagstaff. Basketball may once again be relevant on […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2020/03/argie-rhymes-gave-38-years-to-coaching-carl-hayden-hs/"></div>With the spreading coronavirus threat shutting down high schools and spring sports until the end of the month, we have some down time now to be able to look 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/2020/03/argie-rhymes-gave-38-years-to-coaching-carl-hayden-hs/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Basketball-26th-115x115.jpg "Argie Rhymes gave 38 years to coaching Carl Hayden HS")
Argie Rhymes gave 38 years to coaching Carl Hayden HS
Posted on March 20, 2020 | No CommentsWith the spreading coronavirus threat shutting down high schools and spring sports until the end of the month, we have some down time now to be able to look back […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2020/03/recap-what-might-have-been-for-az-pac-12-hoops-teams/"></div>It was a good year for the basketball teams representing Arizona in the Pac-12 Conference. All four of the men’s and women’s teams posted 20-win seasons. All four earned national […]<!-- 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/2020/03/recap-what-might-have-been-for-az-pac-12-hoops-teams/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Adia1-115x115.jpg "Recap: What might have been for AZ Pac-12 hoops teams")
Recap: What might have been for AZ Pac-12 hoops teams
Posted on March 18, 2020 | No CommentsIt was a good year for the basketball teams representing Arizona in the Pac-12 Conference. All four of the men’s and women’s teams posted 20-win seasons. All four earned national […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2020/03/coronavirus-infects-sports-az-schools-among-the-victims/"></div>The Coronavirus is spreading. And now it has infected college sports. In a big way. Meanwhile, high school sports in this state are still in a wait-and-see mode. (Update: With […]<!-- 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/2020/03/coronavirus-infects-sports-az-schools-among-the-victims/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Emptyseats-115x115.jpg "Coronavirus infects sports; AZ schools among the victims")
Coronavirus infects sports; AZ schools among the victims
Posted on March 13, 2020 | No CommentsThe Coronavirus is spreading. And now it has infected college sports. In a big way. Meanwhile, high school sports in this state are still in a wait-and-see mode. (Update: With […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2020/03/which-asu-teams-will-show-up-for-march-madness/"></div>Arizona State basketball fans are confused. And with good reason. Whether attending a men’s game or a women’s game, fans can’t be sure which team they’re going to be watching. […]<!-- 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/2020/03/which-asu-teams-will-show-up-for-march-madness/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/BobbyHurl-115x115.jpg "Which ASU teams will show up for March Madness?")
Which ASU teams will show up for March Madness?
Posted on March 9, 2020 | No CommentsArizona State basketball fans are confused. And with good reason. Whether attending a men’s game or a women’s game, fans can’t be sure which team they’re going to be watching. […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2020/03/valley-vista-girls-rally-for-6a-title-desert-vista-boys-win-big/"></div>The biggest difference between the boys’ and girls’ 6A championship games was easy to spot. He stands 6’10” tall and was all over the court in the boys’ contest. Valley […]<!-- 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/2020/03/valley-vista-girls-rally-for-6a-title-desert-vista-boys-win-big/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/hsHoopss-115x115.jpg "Valley Vista girls rally for 6A title, Desert Vista boys win big")
Valley Vista girls rally for 6A title, Desert Vista boys win big
Posted on March 5, 2020 | No CommentsThe biggest difference between the boys’ and girls’ 6A championship games was easy to spot. He stands 6’10” tall and was all over the court in the boys’ contest. Valley […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2020/03/millennium-girls-repeat-5a-hoops-title-boys-fall-short/"></div>For the Millennium High School girls’ basketball team, winning state titles has become almost routine – and relatively easy.. For the Millennium boys, it has become the most frustrating part […]<!-- 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/2020/03/millennium-girls-repeat-5a-hoops-title-boys-fall-short/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/HandsatRim-115x115.jpg "Millennium girls repeat 5A hoops title, boys fall short")
Millennium girls repeat 5A hoops title, boys fall short
Posted on March 4, 2020 | No CommentsFor the Millennium High School girls’ basketball team, winning state titles has become almost routine – and relatively easy.. For the Millennium boys, it has become the most frustrating part […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2020/03/seton-adds-to-state-record-with-11th-girls-hoops-title/"></div>Seton Catholic is back. The small Chandler high school of 600 or so students is back in a familiar place – atop the girls’ basketball 4A Conference. The Sentinels beat […]<!-- 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/2020/03/seton-adds-to-state-record-with-11th-girls-hoops-title/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Seton-girlsBB-115x115.jpg "Seton adds to state record with 11th girls’ hoops title")
Seton adds to state record with 11th girls’ hoops title
Posted on March 2, 2020 | No CommentsSeton Catholic is back. The small Chandler high school of 600 or so students is back in a familiar place – atop the girls’ basketball 4A Conference. The Sentinels beat […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2020/02/brophy-prep-chaparral-girls-repeat-as-6a-soccer-champs/"></div>If you liked last year’s 6A soccer championship results, there’s a really good chance you enjoyed both title games again this year. This year was almost a mirror image of […]<!-- 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/2020/02/brophy-prep-chaparral-girls-repeat-as-6a-soccer-champs/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/soccer_lights-115x115.jpg "Brophy Prep, Chaparral girls repeat as 6A soccer champs")
Brophy Prep, Chaparral girls repeat as 6A soccer champs
Posted on February 28, 2020 | No CommentsIf you liked last year’s 6A soccer championship results, there’s a really good chance you enjoyed both title games again this year. This year was almost a mirror image of […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2020/02/gcu-mens-volleyball-is-hot-three-top-10-wins-in-3-weeks/"></div>It has been a good month for the Grand Canyon University men’s volleyball team. It has been an even better week for the small Christian-based school in west Phoenix. 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/2020/02/gcu-mens-volleyball-is-hot-three-top-10-wins-in-3-weeks/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/GCUmVB-115x115.jpg "GCU men’s volleyball is hot: three top-10 wins in 3 weeks")
GCU men’s volleyball is hot: three top-10 wins in 3 weeks
Posted on February 26, 2020 | No CommentsIt has been a good month for the Grand Canyon University men’s volleyball team. It has been an even better week for the small Christian-based school in west Phoenix. The […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2020/02/boys-girls-3a-soccer-titles-are-first-ever-for-both-schools/"></div>While the soccer teams from the top three high school conferences await their turn to play for a state title the next couple of days, the 3A conference has already […]<!-- 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/2020/02/boys-girls-3a-soccer-titles-are-first-ever-for-both-schools/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Gsoccer-115x115.jpg "Boys & girls 3A soccer titles are first-ever for both schools")
Boys & girls 3A soccer titles are first-ever for both schools
Posted on February 24, 2020 | No CommentsWhile the soccer teams from the top three high school conferences await their turn to play for a state title the next couple of days, the 3A conference has already […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2020/02/liberty-sunnyside-repeat-as-d-i-d-ii-wrestling-champs/"></div>The Flowing Wells Invitational, the last major tournament of the high school wrestling season, always provides a last look at teams from across the state prior to the postseason. But […]<!-- 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/2020/02/liberty-sunnyside-repeat-as-d-i-d-ii-wrestling-champs/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/wrest1-115x115.jpg "Liberty, Sunnyside repeat as D-I, D-II wrestling champs")
Liberty, Sunnyside repeat as D-I, D-II wrestling champs
Posted on February 21, 2020 | No CommentsThe Flowing Wells Invitational, the last major tournament of the high school wrestling season, always provides a last look at teams from across the state prior to the postseason. But […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2020/02/herm-adds-nfl-heavyweights-to-coach-asus-defense/"></div>With the spinning carousel of assistant coaches shaking up the foundation of Herm Edwards‘ construction project on the Arizona State football program, the third-year head coach has wrapped himself in […]<!-- 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/2020/02/herm-adds-nfl-heavyweights-to-coach-asus-defense/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/HermEdw-115x115.jpg "Herm adds NFL heavyweights to coach ASU’s defense")
Herm adds NFL heavyweights to coach ASU’s defense
Posted on February 8, 2020 | No CommentsWith the spinning carousel of assistant coaches shaking up the foundation of Herm Edwards‘ construction project on the Arizona State football program, the third-year head coach has wrapped himself in […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2020/02/asu-softball-searching-for-a-1-2-punch-in-the-circle/"></div>Last season, Trisha Ford got blindsided by a new NCAA transfer rule that likely cost her team an appearance at the Women’s College World Series. The Arizona State head 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/2020/02/asu-softball-searching-for-a-1-2-punch-in-the-circle/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Cielo-115x115.jpg "ASU softball searching for a 1-2 punch in the circle")
ASU softball searching for a 1-2 punch in the circle
Posted on February 5, 2020 | No CommentsLast season, Trisha Ford got blindsided by a new NCAA transfer rule that likely cost her team an appearance at the Women’s College World Series. The Arizona State head softball […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2020/02/flagstaff-hs-grad-breaks-38-yr-old-tf-record-at-nau/"></div>Madeline Wilson‘s collegiate career on the Northern Arizona University track & field team started without any great fanfare. The Flagstaff High School grad competed in the eight-team Friday Night Duals […]<!-- 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/2020/02/flagstaff-hs-grad-breaks-38-yr-old-tf-record-at-nau/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/MadWilson-115x115.jpg "Flagstaff HS grad breaks 38-yr-old T&F record at NAU")
Flagstaff HS grad breaks 38-yr-old T&F record at NAU
Posted on February 3, 2020 | No CommentsMadeline Wilson‘s collegiate career on the Northern Arizona University track & field team started without any great fanfare. The Flagstaff High School grad competed in the eight-team Friday Night Duals […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2020/01/brophy-prep-becomes-first-aia-esports-state-champion/"></div>After a false start last year that delayed the debut of the new Esports League for Arizona high school students, the inaugural season is finally in the books. That delay […]<!-- 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/2020/01/brophy-prep-becomes-first-aia-esports-state-champion/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/EsportsChampion-115x115.jpg "Brophy Prep becomes first AIA Esports state champion")
Brophy Prep becomes first AIA Esports state champion
Posted on January 27, 2020 | No CommentsAfter a false start last year that delayed the debut of the new Esports League for Arizona high school students, the inaugural season is finally in the books. That delay […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2020/01/tonights-asu-vs-ua-rivalry-game-will-make-hoops-history/"></div>Tonight’s rivalry game between the Arizona and Arizona State women’s basketball teams gets a place in the record books without even determining a winner. This will be the first time […]<!-- 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/2020/01/tonights-asu-vs-ua-rivalry-game-will-make-hoops-history/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ASUua-115x115.jpg "Tonight’s ASU vs. UA rivalry game will make hoops history")
Tonight’s ASU vs. UA rivalry game will make hoops history
Posted on January 24, 2020 | No CommentsTonight’s rivalry game between the Arizona and Arizona State women’s basketball teams gets a place in the record books without even determining a winner. This will be the first time […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2020/01/mlk-classic-returns-12-teams-vie-in-day-long-hoops-event/"></div>When a sports event gets to the point that the title takes 12 words to complete, it’s probably time for a nickname. Monday’s high school basketball showcase at Tempe 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/2020/01/mlk-classic-returns-12-teams-vie-in-day-long-hoops-event/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Hsbbll-115x115.jpg "MLK Classic returns, 12 teams vie in day-long hoops event")
MLK Classic returns, 12 teams vie in day-long hoops event
Posted on January 22, 2020 | No CommentsWhen a sports event gets to the point that the title takes 12 words to complete, it’s probably time for a nickname. Monday’s high school basketball showcase at Tempe High […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2020/01/flowing-wells-invite-liberty-hs-wins-first-ever-team-title/"></div>For the last decade, the Sunnyside High School wrestling teams have used the prestigious Flowing Wells Invitational, the last major tournament of the season, to help gauge where the Blue […]<!-- 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/2020/01/flowing-wells-invite-liberty-hs-wins-first-ever-team-title/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/HSwrest-115x115.jpg "Flowing Wells Invite: Liberty HS wins first-ever team title")
Flowing Wells Invite: Liberty HS wins first-ever team title
Posted on January 21, 2020 | No CommentsFor the last decade, the Sunnyside High School wrestling teams have used the prestigious Flowing Wells Invitational, the last major tournament of the season, to help gauge where the Blue […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2020/01/azs-4-natl-coaches-of-the-year-have-177-years-on-the-job/"></div>When the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Coaches Association released its 2019 list of National Coaches of the Year last week, the first name that jumped out […]<!-- 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/2020/01/azs-4-natl-coaches-of-the-year-have-177-years-on-the-job/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/coachhh-115x115.jpg "AZ’s 4 nat’l Coaches of the Year have 177 years on the job")
AZ’s 4 nat’l Coaches of the Year have 177 years on the job
Posted on January 20, 2020 | No CommentsWhen the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Coaches Association released its 2019 list of National Coaches of the Year last week, the first name that jumped out […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2020/01/celebration-of-life-is-saturday-for-coaching-legend-kiefer/"></div>Karl Kiefer used to fill the stands when his Arizona high school football teams were winning state championships during the ’70s and ’80s. And it’s safe to assume that 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/2020/01/celebration-of-life-is-saturday-for-coaching-legend-kiefer/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Kiefer-115x115.jpg "Celebration of Life is Saturday for coaching legend Kiefer")
Celebration of Life is Saturday for coaching legend Kiefer
Posted on January 8, 2020 | No CommentsKarl Kiefer used to fill the stands when his Arizona high school football teams were winning state championships during the ’70s and ’80s. And it’s safe to assume that the […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2020/01/hillcrest-prep-loses-coach-but-recovers-to-win-2-natl-titles/"></div>So, how is the Hillcrest Prep basketball program doing after its head coach suddenly departed last month? Very nicely, thank you. The high school basketball “academy” in Phoenix, which had […]<!-- 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/2020/01/hillcrest-prep-loses-coach-but-recovers-to-win-2-natl-titles/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/bbCU-115x115.jpg "Hillcrest Prep loses coach, but recovers to win 2 nat’l titles")
Hillcrest Prep loses coach, but recovers to win 2 nat’l titles
Posted on January 3, 2020 | No CommentsSo, how is the Hillcrest Prep basketball program doing after its head coach suddenly departed last month? Very nicely, thank you. The high school basketball “academy” in Phoenix, which had […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/12/gcu-womens-soccer-hires-the-coach-they-couldnt-beat/"></div>There’s an old saying: If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em. Or… you can just hire away their coach. The Grand Canyon University women’s soccer program took the latter option, […]<!-- 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/2019/12/gcu-womens-soccer-hires-the-coach-they-couldnt-beat/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/GCU-Cissell-115x115.jpg "GCU women’s soccer hires the coach they couldn’t beat")
GCU women’s soccer hires the coach they couldn’t beat
Posted on December 31, 2019 | No CommentsThere’s an old saying: If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em. Or… you can just hire away their coach. The Grand Canyon University women’s soccer program took the latter option, […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/12/ua-womens-basketball-10-0-sets-school-pac-12-records/"></div>You don’t have to look at won-loss records to know whether Adia Barnes, the fourth-year head coach, is turning around the University of Arizona women’s basketball program. You just 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/2019/12/ua-womens-basketball-10-0-sets-school-pac-12-records/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/AariMcDon-115x115.jpg "UA women’s basketball 10-0, sets school & Pac-12 records")
UA women’s basketball 10-0, sets school & Pac-12 records
Posted on December 21, 2019 | No CommentsYou don’t have to look at won-loss records to know whether Adia Barnes, the fourth-year head coach, is turning around the University of Arizona women’s basketball program. You just have […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/12/shadow-mountain-hs-a-recruiting-pipeline-for-gcu-hoops/"></div>Arizona’s four D-I colleges make a concerted effort to spread their recruiting nets over local high schools, hoping to find a hidden gem right in their own backyard. Grand Canyon […]<!-- 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/2019/12/shadow-mountain-hs-a-recruiting-pipeline-for-gcu-hoops/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Carlos-115x115.jpg "Shadow Mountain HS: a recruiting pipeline for GCU hoops")
Shadow Mountain HS: a recruiting pipeline for GCU hoops
Posted on December 19, 2019 | No CommentsArizona’s four D-I colleges make a concerted effort to spread their recruiting nets over local high schools, hoping to find a hidden gem right in their own backyard. Grand Canyon […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/12/asu-wrestlings-big-upset-is-sweet-irony-for-valencia-bros/"></div>There was a sweet irony to Arizona State‘s recent huge victory over wrestling’s No. 1 team in the nation, Penn State, which broke the Nittany Lions’ 60-match win streak. But […]<!-- 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/2019/12/asu-wrestlings-big-upset-is-sweet-irony-for-valencia-bros/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Valencia-115x115.jpg "ASU wrestling’s big upset is sweet irony for Valencia bros.")
ASU wrestling’s big upset is sweet irony for Valencia bros.
Posted on December 16, 2019 | No CommentsThere was a sweet irony to Arizona State‘s recent huge victory over wrestling’s No. 1 team in the nation, Penn State, which broke the Nittany Lions’ 60-match win streak. But […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/12/bibby-quits-hillcrest-after-frustrating-hoophall-west-losses/"></div>Mike Bibby hates to lose. That’s no secret. But he’s going to have to learn how to handle it better if he really wants to become a college or NBA […]<!-- 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/2019/12/bibby-quits-hillcrest-after-frustrating-hoophall-west-losses/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Bibby-Hillcrest-115x115.jpg "Bibby quits Hillcrest after frustrating Hoophall West losses")
Bibby quits Hillcrest after frustrating Hoophall West losses
Posted on December 12, 2019 | No CommentsMike Bibby hates to lose. That’s no secret. But he’s going to have to learn how to handle it better if he really wants to become a college or NBA […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/12/new-open-division-crowns-chandler-true-football-champ/"></div>There’s one thing you can say about Saguaro High School‘s football team: they don’t quit when the going gets tough. But one thing you can’t say about them: they aren’t […]<!-- 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/2019/12/new-open-division-crowns-chandler-true-football-champ/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/HSfoot5-115x115.jpg "New Open Division crowns Chandler ‘true’ football champ")
New Open Division crowns Chandler ‘true’ football champ
Posted on December 9, 2019 | No CommentsThere’s one thing you can say about Saguaro High School‘s football team: they don’t quit when the going gets tough. But one thing you can’t say about them: they aren’t […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-cat-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/12/liberty-hs-rises-from-opener-ashes-to-win-6a-football-title/"></div>The road to Liberty High School‘s football success this season began in a ditch, but quickly turned into a super highway. It was difficult to envision the Liberty football team […]<!-- 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/2019/12/liberty-hs-rises-from-opener-ashes-to-win-6a-football-title/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/HelmetRaise-115x115.jpg "Liberty HS rises from opener ashes to win 6A football title")
Liberty HS rises from opener ashes to win 6A football title
Posted on December 7, 2019 | No CommentsThe road to Liberty High School‘s football success this season began in a ditch, but quickly turned into a super highway. It was difficult to envision the Liberty football team […]