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Arizona Sports (AZCentral)- Mike Leach's tweet of an anti-Obama hoax showed why many schools won't hire him June 18, 2018
- Arizona made the list! June 18, 2018
- Xavier Prep's Kyla Ferry named Gatorade Arizona Girls Soccer POY June 18, 2018
- Landon Donovan's support of Mexico in World Cup causes outrage June 18, 2018
- Have Arizona high school football 7-on-7s gotten out of control? June 18, 2018
High School Archive
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![It took some really impressive resumes to even get nominated as this year’s high school athletes of the year, much less win the award. But Tyson Jones and Brooke […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/shot-put-115x115.jpg "Tyson Jones, Brooke Nuneviller are AZ’s top prep athletes")
Tyson Jones, Brooke Nuneviller are AZ’s top prep athletes
Posted on June 16, 2018 | No CommentsIt took some really impressive resumes to even get nominated as this year’s high school athletes of the year, much less win the award. But Tyson Jones and Brooke […] -
![Marissa Schuld pitched her Pinnacle High School softball team to a state title this season, finally getting over the hump after two years in the circle when the Pioneers […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Schuld-115x115.jpg "Marissa Schuld is Gatorade Softball Player of Year – again")
Marissa Schuld is Gatorade Softball Player of Year – again
Posted on June 5, 2018 | No CommentsMarissa Schuld pitched her Pinnacle High School softball team to a state title this season, finally getting over the hump after two years in the circle when the Pioneers […] -
![The hill was just too steep to climb. So now Arizona State has descended from the summit of college softball where the Sun Devils lost two straight games and […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/ASUSB2-115x115.jpg "Losses to Oklahoma, Oregon knock ASU out of WCWS")
Losses to Oklahoma, Oregon knock ASU out of WCWS
Posted on June 3, 2018 | No CommentsThe hill was just too steep to climb. So now Arizona State has descended from the summit of college softball where the Sun Devils lost two straight games and […] -
![High School girls wrestling has just been added as an ’emerging sport’ in Arizona, making this state a pioneer in the movement. Supporters hope this move goes as well […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Gwrest2-115x115.jpg "Girls wrestling in AZ gets big boost as AIA adds the sport")
Girls wrestling in AZ gets big boost as AIA adds the sport
Posted on June 2, 2018 | No CommentsHigh School girls wrestling has just been added as an ’emerging sport’ in Arizona, making this state a pioneer in the movement. Supporters hope this move goes as well […] -
![Just two weeks ago, Mountain Ridge High School’s baseball team missed an opportunity to bring home the school’s first state championship in that sport when Sandra Day O’Connor High […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Liberatore-115x115.jpg "Matt LIberatore earns Gatorade POY award…is MLB next?")
Matt LIberatore earns Gatorade POY award…is MLB next?
Posted on May 31, 2018 | No CommentsJust two weeks ago, Mountain Ridge High School’s baseball team missed an opportunity to bring home the school’s first state championship in that sport when Sandra Day O’Connor High […] -
![This year’s high school playoffs to decide a 6A state champion in baseball were, to say the least, full of surprises. Defending champion Hamilton High School lost twice in […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/BallGlove-115x115.jpg "6A baseball crown is first for Sandra Day O’Connor HS")
6A baseball crown is first for Sandra Day O’Connor HS
Posted on May 17, 2018 | No CommentsThis year’s high school playoffs to decide a 6A state champion in baseball were, to say the least, full of surprises. Defending champion Hamilton High School lost twice in […] -
![That wasn’t a monkey on the backs of the Pinnacle High School softball team. It was a 700-pound gorilla. And today, for the first time in years, that heavy […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Sball4-115x115.jpg "Finally! Pinnacle HS beats Hamilton for first softball title")
Finally! Pinnacle HS beats Hamilton for first softball title
Posted on May 15, 2018 | No CommentsThat wasn’t a monkey on the backs of the Pinnacle High School softball team. It was a 700-pound gorilla. And today, for the first time in years, that heavy […] -
![Back on March 3, Sandra Day O’Connor High School ran away with the boys’ volleyball title in the Wolf Howl Invitational at Chandler High School, rolling undefeated through nine […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/VBsetter-115x115.jpg "High seeds in 6A & 5A boys’ volleyball fell short at State")
High seeds in 6A & 5A boys’ volleyball fell short at State
Posted on May 14, 2018 | No CommentsBack on March 3, Sandra Day O’Connor High School ran away with the boys’ volleyball title in the Wolf Howl Invitational at Chandler High School, rolling undefeated through nine […] -
![It looks like the lead has changed hands once again in one of the most enduring rivalries in high school track & field as the Desert Vista High School […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/TF5-115x115.jpg "Chandler High, Desert Vista still own D-I track & field")
Chandler High, Desert Vista still own D-I track & field
Posted on May 10, 2018 | No CommentsIt looks like the lead has changed hands once again in one of the most enduring rivalries in high school track & field as the Desert Vista High School […] -
![This year’s high-school D-I tennis season belonged to two teams, from start to finish – right down to the final state championship. Brophy Prep boys’ team and the Desert […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/hstenns3-115x115.jpg "Brophy boys, Desert Mtn girls dominate D-I tennis – again")
Brophy boys, Desert Mtn girls dominate D-I tennis – again
Posted on May 6, 2018 | No CommentsThis year’s high-school D-I tennis season belonged to two teams, from start to finish – right down to the final state championship. Brophy Prep boys’ team and the Desert […] -
![Perry High School will have its toughest challenge so far in the beach volleyball state tournament tonight when it faces off against No. 1-seeded Sandra Day O’Connor High School […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Beach-1-115x115.jpg "Perry HS ends Xavier’s 6-year reign in beach volleyball")
Perry HS ends Xavier’s 6-year reign in beach volleyball
Posted on May 1, 2018 | No CommentsPerry High School will have its toughest challenge so far in the beach volleyball state tournament tonight when it faces off against No. 1-seeded Sandra Day O’Connor High School […] -
![The death watch is over. Someone finally pulled the plug on the high-school football program at Joy Christian School that has been on life support since the end of […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/footblgrass-115x115.jpg "Struggling Joy Christian football program calls it quits")
Struggling Joy Christian football program calls it quits
Posted on April 28, 2018 | No CommentsThe death watch is over. Someone finally pulled the plug on the high-school football program at Joy Christian School that has been on life support since the end of […] -
![It would be easy to assume that Brigham Young University, a Mormon institution, might be getting a little help from a higher power while on the recruiting trail. You […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/football-115x115.jpg "ASU gets Danny White to help land Chandler QB Conover")
ASU gets Danny White to help land Chandler QB Conover
Posted on April 21, 2018 | No CommentsIt would be easy to assume that Brigham Young University, a Mormon institution, might be getting a little help from a higher power while on the recruiting trail. You […] -
![There’s something unsettling about finding out that a high school coach has been pushed out the door after giving more than three decades to building a successful program at […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/FBsilhouette-115x115.jpg "Where’s the respect for HS coaches who gave decades?")
Where’s the respect for HS coaches who gave decades?
Posted on April 17, 2018 | No CommentsThere’s something unsettling about finding out that a high school coach has been pushed out the door after giving more than three decades to building a successful program at […] -
![Four years ago, when Roni Houck and the Mann twins were making their decision about where they would enroll for college, they knew that the Northern Arizona University women’s […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/NAUswimm-115x115.jpg "Local prep swimmers helped NAU to 4 conference titles")
Local prep swimmers helped NAU to 4 conference titles
Posted on April 13, 2018 | No CommentsFour years ago, when Roni Houck and the Mann twins were making their decision about where they would enroll for college, they knew that the Northern Arizona University women’s […] -
![The Huskies aren’t out of the woods yet. But the trees are beginning to thin at a rapid rate. As the high school softball season closes out the final […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Sball1-115x115.jpg "Hamilton HS softball perfect in 6A play, eyeing title 3-peat")
Hamilton HS softball perfect in 6A play, eyeing title 3-peat
Posted on April 11, 2018 | No CommentsThe Huskies aren’t out of the woods yet. But the trees are beginning to thin at a rapid rate. As the high school softball season closes out the final […] -
![What could Jack Murphy have said to Shane Burcar to get the Mesa High School basketball coach to give up a 12-year career directing a highly-successful prep program to […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/NAUhandBB-115x115.jpg "Burcar leaves Mesa HS hoops program for NAU…but why?")
Burcar leaves Mesa HS hoops program for NAU…but why?
Posted on April 9, 2018 | No CommentsWhat could Jack Murphy have said to Shane Burcar to get the Mesa High School basketball coach to give up a 12-year career directing a highly-successful prep program to […] -
![The Arizona State men’s tennis team goes on the road this weekend to play Washington and No. 41 Oregon. It’s been 10 years since the Sun Devils made the […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/ASUtenn-115x115.jpg "International roster fueling rebirth of ASU men’s tennis")
International roster fueling rebirth of ASU men’s tennis
Posted on April 6, 2018 | No CommentsThe Arizona State men’s tennis team goes on the road this weekend to play Washington and No. 41 Oregon. It’s been 10 years since the Sun Devils made the […] -
![The recent announcement that Brophy Prep has hired a former NFL quarterback to take over its football program seems to be following a new trend in high school sports. […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/balls-115x115.jpg "From pro’s to preps: A new trend in hiring HS coaches?")
From pro’s to preps: A new trend in hiring HS coaches?
Posted on March 29, 2018 | No CommentsThe recent announcement that Brophy Prep has hired a former NFL quarterback to take over its football program seems to be following a new trend in high school sports. […] -
![The Chandler Rotary Invitational, which will be held for the 78th time today and tomorrow, always showcases the best in high school track & field, often including record-breaking performances […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Shot-Put-STACK-115x115.jpg "Shot-put circle is center stage at Chandler Rotary Invite")
Shot-put circle is center stage at Chandler Rotary Invite
Posted on March 23, 2018 | No CommentsThe Chandler Rotary Invitational, which will be held for the 78th time today and tomorrow, always showcases the best in high school track & field, often including record-breaking performances […] -
![What a difference a year can make. Desert Vista High School‘s title victory in the Bob Everett Baseball Classic and Hamilton High‘s repeat championship in the Desert Mountain Softball […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/hsbasbll-115x115.jpg "Desert Vista, Hamilton claim tourney titles on the diamond")
Desert Vista, Hamilton claim tourney titles on the diamond
Posted on March 19, 2018 | No CommentsWhat a difference a year can make. Desert Vista High School‘s title victory in the Bob Everett Baseball Classic and Hamilton High‘s repeat championship in the Desert Mountain Softball […] -
![The University of Arizona men’s basketball team is getting ready to step onto the road that will, they hope, lead to a Final Four. Arizona State, on the other […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ShannonEv-115x115.jpg "UA working on reaching Final Four; ASU out in First Four")
UA working on reaching Final Four; ASU out in First Four
Posted on March 15, 2018 | No CommentsThe University of Arizona men’s basketball team is getting ready to step onto the road that will, they hope, lead to a Final Four. Arizona State, on the other […] -
![The Arizona State and University of Arizona men’s basketball teams took very different approaches to getting into this year’s NCAA Tournament. ASU kinda snuck in the back door, while […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Celebration-115x115.jpg "ASU men squeeze into NCAA field, UA storms the gates")
ASU men squeeze into NCAA field, UA storms the gates
Posted on March 13, 2018 | No CommentsThe Arizona State and University of Arizona men’s basketball teams took very different approaches to getting into this year’s NCAA Tournament. ASU kinda snuck in the back door, while […] -
![The Grand Canyon University men’s basketball team waited five long seasons for a chance to play in the Western Athletic Conference Tournament. Once they got to the WAC Tournament, […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/DanMrjle-115x115.jpg "Majerle upbeat after WAC title loss: ‘I’m lucky to be here’")
Majerle upbeat after WAC title loss: ‘I’m lucky to be here’
Posted on March 12, 2018 | No CommentsThe Grand Canyon University men’s basketball team waited five long seasons for a chance to play in the Western Athletic Conference Tournament. Once they got to the WAC Tournament, […] -
![We’re just a little more than two months into the new year and in just two unexpected off-season moves, the state of Arizona lost 73 years of coaching experience. […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/coach3-115x115.jpg "Webster, Fetkenhier gave 73 years to prep coaching in AZ")
Webster, Fetkenhier gave 73 years to prep coaching in AZ
Posted on March 9, 2018 | No CommentsWe’re just a little more than two months into the new year and in just two unexpected off-season moves, the state of Arizona lost 73 years of coaching experience. […] -
![During her college playing career at Stanford, Nicole Powell was considered one of the top women’s basketball players in the nation. A two-time All-American, she was a three-time First […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Nicole_Powell_041117_8-115x115.jpg "Mountain Pointe’s Powell named to 2018 HS Hall of Fame")
Mountain Pointe’s Powell named to 2018 HS Hall of Fame
Posted on March 7, 2018 | No CommentsDuring her college playing career at Stanford, Nicole Powell was considered one of the top women’s basketball players in the nation. A two-time All-American, she was a three-time First […] -
![The Grand Canyon University outdoor track & field season opens in a couple of weeks when the Antelopes head to Tucson to compete in the Willie Williams Invitational. But […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Marshall2-115x115.jpg "GCU wins WAC title; Desert Vista pole vaulter leads locals")
GCU wins WAC title; Desert Vista pole vaulter leads locals
Posted on March 5, 2018 | No CommentsThe Grand Canyon University outdoor track & field season opens in a couple of weeks when the Antelopes head to Tucson to compete in the Willie Williams Invitational. But […] -
![Last week, the University of Arizona’s men’s basketball team lost to Oregon while head coach Sean Miller sat out the game following a story by ESPN that he was […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/SeanM-115x115.jpg "UA wins Pac-12, Miller back on bench for hoops playoffs")
UA wins Pac-12, Miller back on bench for hoops playoffs
Posted on March 4, 2018 | No CommentsLast week, the University of Arizona’s men’s basketball team lost to Oregon while head coach Sean Miller sat out the game following a story by ESPN that he was […] -
![It seems only fair that Xavier Prep let some other school win a state title. The small Catholic girls’ school in central Phoenix has won three state championships so […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/HSboysBB-115x115.jpg "Valley Vista girls repeat 6A hoops title, Pinnacle wins 1st")
Valley Vista girls repeat 6A hoops title, Pinnacle wins 1st
Posted on March 1, 2018 | No CommentsIt seems only fair that Xavier Prep let some other school win a state title. The small Catholic girls’ school in central Phoenix has won three state championships so […]