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![The rivalry game at the end of the football schedule between Arizona and Arizona State is played for the rights to the Territorial Cup for a year. But it has […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ToddG-115x115.jpg "Territorial Cup: the consolation prize in a sad 2016 season")
Territorial Cup: the consolation prize in a sad 2016 season
Posted on November 22, 2016 | No CommentsThe rivalry game at the end of the football schedule between Arizona and Arizona State is played for the rights to the Territorial Cup for a year. But it has […] -
![What a way to go out. Next spring, Eric Heins will leave the Northern Arizona University cross country program, which he has directed for the past 10 years, with a […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Zienasellassie-115x115.jpg "Track coach Eric Heins will leave NAU with nat’l XC title")
Track coach Eric Heins will leave NAU with nat’l XC title
Posted on November 20, 2016 | No CommentsWhat a way to go out. Next spring, Eric Heins will leave the Northern Arizona University cross country program, which he has directed for the past 10 years, with a […] -
![How can you not root for the Red Mountain High School football team to at least get to the state finals? Even if you still have a dog in […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/FBhelCU-115x115.jpg "Mountain Pte aims to end Red Mountain’s ‘Cinderella’ run")
Mountain Pte aims to end Red Mountain’s ‘Cinderella’ run
Posted on November 18, 2016 | No CommentsHow can you not root for the Red Mountain High School football team to at least get to the state finals? Even if you still have a dog in […] -
![Friday night’s state playoff game between Saguaro High School and Salpointe Catholic is supposed to be a 4A semifinal contest. But it has taken on the appearance of a […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/hsfbrunnr-115x115.jpg "Saguaro v. Salpointe looking more like a football title game")
Saguaro v. Salpointe looking more like a football title game
Posted on November 16, 2016 | No CommentsFriday night’s state playoff game between Saguaro High School and Salpointe Catholic is supposed to be a 4A semifinal contest. But it has taken on the appearance of a […] -
![If Robyne Bostick, the interim head coach for the Northern Arizona women’s basketball team, is trying to show she deserves the head-coach title following this season, she’s off to […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/NAUBostick-115x115.png "NAU Interim head coach Bostick makes big splash debut")
NAU Interim head coach Bostick makes big splash debut
Posted on November 15, 2016 | No CommentsIf Robyne Bostick, the interim head coach for the Northern Arizona women’s basketball team, is trying to show she deserves the head-coach title following this season, she’s off to […] -
![It has been a down-to-the-wire horse race all season long in 6A volleyball as a handful of teams have been juggling positions among the top five rankings in the conference, without […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/volleyball1224-115x115.jpg "Corona del Sol is 6A volleyball champ, Centennial wins 5A")
Corona del Sol is 6A volleyball champ, Centennial wins 5A
Posted on November 11, 2016 | No CommentsIt has been a down-to-the-wire horse race all season long in 6A volleyball as a handful of teams have been juggling positions among the top five rankings in the conference, without […] -
![In keeping with the focus on this week’s presidential election, consider this: The last time the Brophy Prep swim & dive team failed to win a state title, Ronald […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/backstrok-115x115.jpg "Brophy adds 37th swim title, Chaparral sets D-II records")
Brophy adds 37th swim title, Chaparral sets D-II records
Posted on November 10, 2016 | No CommentsIn keeping with the focus on this week’s presidential election, consider this: The last time the Brophy Prep swim & dive team failed to win a state title, Ronald […] -
![Kevin Boyd’s career as a college soccer coach seems to be defined in 10-year periods. He spent 10 years building a winning program at University of California before being […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ASUsccrCoach-115x115.jpeg "After 10 years, soccer coach Kevin Boyd is leaving ASU")
After 10 years, soccer coach Kevin Boyd is leaving ASU
Posted on November 8, 2016 | No CommentsKevin Boyd’s career as a college soccer coach seems to be defined in 10-year periods. He spent 10 years building a winning program at University of California before being […] -
![Every once in a while a cross country team slips past Desert Vista High School to win a state title. But not this year. The DV boys team won […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/XC1-115x115.jpg "Desert Vista sweeps XC state titles; girls set team record")
Desert Vista sweeps XC state titles; girls set team record
Posted on November 7, 2016 | No CommentsEvery once in a while a cross country team slips past Desert Vista High School to win a state title. But not this year. The DV boys team won […] -
![What little hope University of Arizona football fans were holding out to be able to watch their Wildcats play in a bowl game this year is pretty much gone. […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/RichRodUA-115x115.jpg "69-7 loss to WSU kills bowl game hopes for UA football")
69-7 loss to WSU kills bowl game hopes for UA football
Posted on November 6, 2016 | No CommentsWhat little hope University of Arizona football fans were holding out to be able to watch their Wildcats play in a bowl game this year is pretty much gone. […] -
![The Grand Canyon University men’s basketball team won its first outing of the season Thursday night, an exhibition game against Adams State. But their coach thinks they may have taken the […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/GCUcrowd-115x115.jpg "After poor start, is GCU basketball ready for Duke…Duke?!")
After poor start, is GCU basketball ready for Duke…Duke?!
Posted on November 5, 2016 | No CommentsThe Grand Canyon University men’s basketball team won its first outing of the season Thursday night, an exhibition game against Adams State. But their coach thinks they may have taken the […] -
![A big win in September’s Antigua National High School Invitational turned out to be a false sense of security for the Hamilton High girls’ golf team. The Chandler school […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/girlGolf-115x115.jpg "Xavier Prep battles storm to win 6th straight D-I golf title")
Xavier Prep battles storm to win 6th straight D-I golf title
Posted on November 4, 2016 | No CommentsA big win in September’s Antigua National High School Invitational turned out to be a false sense of security for the Hamilton High girls’ golf team. The Chandler school […] -
![Not a lot of winning to enjoy lately if you’re a Pac-12 football fan living in Arizona. The state’s two conference representatives, Arizona State and University of Arizona, have […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/RichRodrq-115x115.gif "UA football will try to stop 5-game skid by beating WSU")
UA football will try to stop 5-game skid by beating WSU
Posted on November 3, 2016 | No CommentsNot a lot of winning to enjoy lately if you’re a Pac-12 football fan living in Arizona. The state’s two conference representatives, Arizona State and University of Arizona, have […] -
![Another high school football regular season is in the books. Some teams are preparing for the state tournaments, which begin Friday for the 2A through 6A conferences. Other teams […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/FballCU-115x115.jpg "As prep football playoffs begin, the 2016 winners & losers")
As prep football playoffs begin, the 2016 winners & losers
Posted on November 2, 2016 | No CommentsAnother high school football regular season is in the books. Some teams are preparing for the state tournaments, which begin Friday for the 2A through 6A conferences. Other teams […] -
![It’s hard to remember a time when there wasn’t a big high school football rivalry game among neighboring communities in the White Mountains of Arizona. The biggest and baddest of […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/FBfacingoff-115x115.jpg "New #1 prep football rivalry in the White Mountains is…")
New #1 prep football rivalry in the White Mountains is…
Posted on October 27, 2016 | No CommentsIt’s hard to remember a time when there wasn’t a big high school football rivalry game among neighboring communities in the White Mountains of Arizona. The biggest and baddest of […] -
![Notre Dame Prep has just thrown a ‘Hail Mary’ pass, with far more riding on the outcome than just a game win. The Catholic high school in north Scottsdale […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/HailMary-115x115.jpg "Notre Dame Prep’s ‘Hail Mary’ to avoid AIA penalty")
Notre Dame Prep’s ‘Hail Mary’ to avoid AIA penalty
Posted on October 26, 2016 | No CommentsNotre Dame Prep has just thrown a ‘Hail Mary’ pass, with far more riding on the outcome than just a game win. The Catholic high school in north Scottsdale […] -
![Just three weeks ago it would have been hard to believe Northern Arizona‘s football team would be celebrating Saturday’s 45-34 upset of No. 10 Montana. The Lumberjacks lost four […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/NAUvMont-115x115.jpg "After poor season start, NAU football upsets #10 Montana")
After poor season start, NAU football upsets #10 Montana
Posted on October 24, 2016 | No CommentsJust three weeks ago it would have been hard to believe Northern Arizona‘s football team would be celebrating Saturday’s 45-34 upset of No. 10 Montana. The Lumberjacks lost four […] -
![The promise of “Thunder and Lightning” has turned into a drizzle lately as the Arizona State football team struggles to get its running game back on track. Back in […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Richard-115x115.jpg "ASU football will need missing ground game vs. WSU")
ASU football will need missing ground game vs. WSU
Posted on October 22, 2016 | No CommentsThe promise of “Thunder and Lightning” has turned into a drizzle lately as the Arizona State football team struggles to get its running game back on track. Back in […] -
![I think it’s safe to say the University of Arizona women’s volleyball team is really on its game right now. The Wildcats swept No. 22 USC and No. 18 […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/UAvolly-115x115.jpg "Historic road trip: UA volleyball beats 3 ranked teams")
Historic road trip: UA volleyball beats 3 ranked teams
Posted on October 21, 2016 | No CommentsI think it’s safe to say the University of Arizona women’s volleyball team is really on its game right now. The Wildcats swept No. 22 USC and No. 18 […] -
![For those high schools in Arizona’s 6A conference that were hoping last year’s state cross country title win by the Chandler High School girls signaled the end to the […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/XCgirls-115x115.jpg "Desert Vista returns as favorite again to win XC state title")
Desert Vista returns as favorite again to win XC state title
Posted on October 19, 2016 | No CommentsFor those high schools in Arizona’s 6A conference that were hoping last year’s state cross country title win by the Chandler High School girls signaled the end to the […] -
![The 2016 football season didn’t start out well for Notre Dame Prep. Last night it got a lot worse. The north Scottsdale Catholic high school was put on probation […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/footblphoto-115x115.jpg "AIA: Notre Dame Prep ineligible for 2016 football playoffs")
AIA: Notre Dame Prep ineligible for 2016 football playoffs
Posted on October 18, 2016 | No CommentsThe 2016 football season didn’t start out well for Notre Dame Prep. Last night it got a lot worse. The north Scottsdale Catholic high school was put on probation […] -
![As Todd Graham gets his Arizona State football team ready for tonight’s Pac-12 skirmish with the Colorado Buffaloes, it has to be incredibly reassuring to the head coach to […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/ZaneGon-115x115.jpg "ASU’s Zane Gonzalez sets new FG record in UCLA win")
ASU’s Zane Gonzalez sets new FG record in UCLA win
Posted on October 15, 2016 | No CommentsAs Todd Graham gets his Arizona State football team ready for tonight’s Pac-12 skirmish with the Colorado Buffaloes, it has to be incredibly reassuring to the head coach to […] -
![One of the most interesting and fun things about high school sports is the unpredictability. Last week at this time, we were wondering what it would take to shake […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/HSfoot2-115x115.jpg "#2 Brophy stunned, #1 Mountain Pointe loses starting QB")
#2 Brophy stunned, #1 Mountain Pointe loses starting QB
Posted on October 12, 2016 | No CommentsOne of the most interesting and fun things about high school sports is the unpredictability. Last week at this time, we were wondering what it would take to shake […] -
![The tables were finally turned in Salt Lake City. And it couldn’t have come at a worse time for the University of Arizona football team. After four straight wins […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Utah-115x115.jpg "Loss to Utah makes USC game must-win for UA football")
Loss to Utah makes USC game must-win for UA football
Posted on October 10, 2016 | No CommentsThe tables were finally turned in Salt Lake City. And it couldn’t have come at a worse time for the University of Arizona football team. After four straight wins […] -
![The Arizona State football team needs to find a way to get its offense started earlier. Despite solid second-half performances, the Sun Devils have been outscored 42-28 in the […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/UA3QBs-115x115.jpg "UA, ASU share major issue tonight: starting untested QBs")
UA, ASU share major issue tonight: starting untested QBs
Posted on October 8, 2016 | No CommentsThe Arizona State football team needs to find a way to get its offense started earlier. Despite solid second-half performances, the Sun Devils have been outscored 42-28 in the […] -
![Kade Warner did what he could to help his Desert Mountain High School football team to its first win of the season when the Scottsdale school took on Pinnacle […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Kade-115x115.jpg "Warner sets state receptions record at Desert Mountain")
Warner sets state receptions record at Desert Mountain
Posted on October 7, 2016 | No CommentsKade Warner did what he could to help his Desert Mountain High School football team to its first win of the season when the Scottsdale school took on Pinnacle […] -
![Brophy Prep just made its case for being the team that is best qualified to be the one to keep top-ranked Mountain Pointe High School from the 6A state football […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/football1-115x115.jpg "Prep football: #1 Mountain Pt. still has challengers in 6A")
Prep football: #1 Mountain Pt. still has challengers in 6A
Posted on October 5, 2016 | No CommentsBrophy Prep just made its case for being the team that is best qualified to be the one to keep top-ranked Mountain Pointe High School from the 6A state football […] -
![It looks like Arizona’s high school volleyball teams are going to have to wait another year to try to get back on top of the stack of the nation’s […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/vollyb-115x115.jpg "Corona del Sol HS posts best in-state finish at Nike TOC")
Corona del Sol HS posts best in-state finish at Nike TOC
Posted on October 4, 2016 | No CommentsIt looks like Arizona’s high school volleyball teams are going to have to wait another year to try to get back on top of the stack of the nation’s […] -
![California turned out to be a very inhospitable place yesterday, welcoming both Arizona State and University of Arizona football teams for a Pac-12 road game, but showing no signs […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/UAvUCLA-115x115.jpg "California road trips fatal for ASU, UA football teams")
California road trips fatal for ASU, UA football teams
Posted on October 2, 2016 | No CommentsCalifornia turned out to be a very inhospitable place yesterday, welcoming both Arizona State and University of Arizona football teams for a Pac-12 road game, but showing no signs […]