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![It isn’t always easy to keep up with this rapidly-evolving digital age, but the governing body for high school sports in Arizona is making the effort to keep up […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/FBhelmCU-115x115.png "Esports, online streaming keep AZ high schools up-to-date")
Esports, online streaming keep AZ high schools up-to-date
Posted on August 12, 2019 | No CommentsIt isn’t always easy to keep up with this rapidly-evolving digital age, but the governing body for high school sports in Arizona is making the effort to keep up […] -
![More than a half-century ago, Frank Kush laid claim to a picturesque, pine-covered site near Payson and set about developing the idyllic setting into a place where his Arizona […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/CampTfield-115x115.jpg "Let it rain…artificial turf ready for ASU football at Camp T")
Let it rain…artificial turf ready for ASU football at Camp T
Posted on August 5, 2019 | No CommentsMore than a half-century ago, Frank Kush laid claim to a picturesque, pine-covered site near Payson and set about developing the idyllic setting into a place where his Arizona […] -
![As happens every year, during the off-season there were a lot of head-coach changes taking place at high school programs around the state. Some of those were significant enough […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/HandsatRim-115x115.jpg "Women coaching boys’ high school hoops…a new trend?")
Women coaching boys’ high school hoops…a new trend?
Posted on August 2, 2019 | No CommentsAs happens every year, during the off-season there were a lot of head-coach changes taking place at high school programs around the state. Some of those were significant enough […] -
![Local prep star Dalen Terry committed last week to play for the University of Arizona basketball program. Terry is a four-star recruit who played his junior season at Hillcrest Prep […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Millerpoints-115x115.jpg "Miller still landing top recruits at UA despite FBI probe")
Miller still landing top recruits at UA despite FBI probe
Posted on July 30, 2019 | No CommentsLocal prep star Dalen Terry committed last week to play for the University of Arizona basketball program. Terry is a four-star recruit who played his junior season at Hillcrest Prep […] -
![The Arizona high school swim & dive season is five weeks away and already there’s one team with a decided advantage. But this time it’s more of a psychological […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/backstrok-115x115.jpg "Chaparral HS swimmers enter 2019 season as nation’s #1")
Chaparral HS swimmers enter 2019 season as nation’s #1
Posted on July 26, 2019 | No CommentsThe Arizona high school swim & dive season is five weeks away and already there’s one team with a decided advantage. But this time it’s more of a psychological […] -
![Eno Benjamin, the record-setting junior running back on the Arizona State football team, will likely find his name added to multiple watch lists for various national honors as we […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/enoBen-115x115.jpg "ASU football: Nation’s eyes will be on Eno this season")
ASU football: Nation’s eyes will be on Eno this season
Posted on July 21, 2019 | No CommentsEno Benjamin, the record-setting junior running back on the Arizona State football team, will likely find his name added to multiple watch lists for various national honors as we […] -
![The confluence of prep sports and former professional athletes is beginning to look like a growing trend in Arizona. Most recently it has been football that has attracted these retired […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Millage-115x115.jpg "Curtis Millage is latest ex-pro to take prep coaching job")
Curtis Millage is latest ex-pro to take prep coaching job
Posted on July 15, 2019 | No CommentsThe confluence of prep sports and former professional athletes is beginning to look like a growing trend in Arizona. Most recently it has been football that has attracted these retired […] -
![When Arizona State hired Greg Kraft to take over its storied track & field program, Michael Jordan was still playing for the Chicago Bulls, Major League Soccer was making […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/DionMiller-115x115.jpg "ASU T&F: After 22 years, Dion Miller replaces Greg Kraft")
ASU T&F: After 22 years, Dion Miller replaces Greg Kraft
Posted on July 11, 2019 | No CommentsWhen Arizona State hired Greg Kraft to take over its storied track & field program, Michael Jordan was still playing for the Chicago Bulls, Major League Soccer was making […] -
![None of the Arizona State football players were likely thinking much about the Territorial Cup back in November when they were facing a steep uphill climb in their season […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/ASUsparky-115x115.jpg "Territorial Cup goes to ASU for fifth time in last 6 years")
Territorial Cup goes to ASU for fifth time in last 6 years
Posted on July 3, 2019 | No CommentsNone of the Arizona State football players were likely thinking much about the Territorial Cup back in November when they were facing a steep uphill climb in their season […] -
![As happens all too often, the top high school athletes in Arizona are packing up their multi-talented skill sets and heading for another state to begin their college careers. […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/softbll2-115x115.jpg "Prep “Athletes of the Year” taking their talents out of state")
Prep “Athletes of the Year” taking their talents out of state
Posted on June 17, 2019 | No CommentsAs happens all too often, the top high school athletes in Arizona are packing up their multi-talented skill sets and heading for another state to begin their college careers. […] -
![The parents at Arcadia High School have put a new twist on the delicate relationship that all too often exists between coaches and the parents of the players in […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/FBsilhouet-115x115.jpg "Arcadia football coach rehired after parents protest firing")
Arcadia football coach rehired after parents protest firing
Posted on June 13, 2019 | No CommentsThe parents at Arcadia High School have put a new twist on the delicate relationship that all too often exists between coaches and the parents of the players in […] -
![Maybe Jack Murphy just couldn’t adjust to the freezing winters in Flagstaff. Maybe he really did miss what he had in Tucson, where he spent eight years on the […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/NAUjMurphy-115x115.jpg "Murphy resigns, NAU basketball continues to founder")
Murphy resigns, NAU basketball continues to founder
Posted on June 7, 2019 | No CommentsMaybe Jack Murphy just couldn’t adjust to the freezing winters in Flagstaff. Maybe he really did miss what he had in Tucson, where he spent eight years on the […] -
![Tracy Smith isn’t making it easy on his boss. The fifth-year Arizona State baseball coach made some improvements this season, but it’s hard to tell whether it will be enough […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ASUbsb-115x115.jpg "ASU baseball taps out at regionals – again")
ASU baseball taps out at regionals – again
Posted on June 4, 2019 | No CommentsTracy Smith isn’t making it easy on his boss. The fifth-year Arizona State baseball coach made some improvements this season, but it’s hard to tell whether it will be enough […] -
![It’s hard to believe Taylor McQuillin just pitched her last game for the University of Arizona softball team. And still harder to believe that it took four years for […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/McQuill2-115x115.jpg "McQuillin’s pitching career at UA ends with WCWS losses")
McQuillin’s pitching career at UA ends with WCWS losses
Posted on June 3, 2019 | No CommentsIt’s hard to believe Taylor McQuillin just pitched her last game for the University of Arizona softball team. And still harder to believe that it took four years for […] -
![For eight weeks each school year, Arizona’s high school baseball players work their way through dozens of games without getting to know the players on the other teams. For […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/BasSlide-115x115.jpg "South dominates AZBCA All-star games; North wins 5A")
South dominates AZBCA All-star games; North wins 5A
Posted on May 31, 2019 | No CommentsFor eight weeks each school year, Arizona’s high school baseball players work their way through dozens of games without getting to know the players on the other teams. For […] -
![At first blush, it would appear the University of Arizona softball team is about to romp through its first game at the Women’s College World Series (WCWS), scheduled for […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/UAshower-115x115.jpg "After nearly a decade, UA softball returns to WCWS")
After nearly a decade, UA softball returns to WCWS
Posted on May 29, 2019 | No CommentsAt first blush, it would appear the University of Arizona softball team is about to romp through its first game at the Women’s College World Series (WCWS), scheduled for […] -
![GCU baseball players must have hornets buzzing around in their dreams, turning them into full-blown nightmares. Over the last four games against the Sacramento State Hornets, Grand Canyon University […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/GCUv.Sac_-115x115.jpg "WAC Tourney title slips through fingers of GCU baseball")
WAC Tourney title slips through fingers of GCU baseball
Posted on May 27, 2019 | No CommentsGCU baseball players must have hornets buzzing around in their dreams, turning them into full-blown nightmares. Over the last four games against the Sacramento State Hornets, Grand Canyon University […] -
![It looks like Arizona State softball may have become one of the early casualties from the new NCAA transfer rule. The Sun Devils were just eliminated from postseason play […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/ASUsoftbl-115x115.jpg "ASU softball is done, a victim of new NCAA transfer rule")
ASU softball is done, a victim of new NCAA transfer rule
Posted on May 21, 2019 | No CommentsIt looks like Arizona State softball may have become one of the early casualties from the new NCAA transfer rule. The Sun Devils were just eliminated from postseason play […] -
![After playing Mountain Ridge High School for three straight playoff games, the Hamilton High School baseball team was happy to be able to finally get past the Mountain Lions […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/bsblSwing-115x115.jpg "After midnight, Hamilton HS claims 6A baseball crown")
After midnight, Hamilton HS claims 6A baseball crown
Posted on May 17, 2019 | No CommentsAfter playing Mountain Ridge High School for three straight playoff games, the Hamilton High School baseball team was happy to be able to finally get past the Mountain Lions […] -
![It must have seemed strange for Pinnacle High School to be playing in this year’s 6A state championship softball game against an opponent other than its usual nemesis, Hamilton […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/softbll1-115x115.jpg "O’Connor HS ruins Pinnacle’s repeat try for softball title")
O’Connor HS ruins Pinnacle’s repeat try for softball title
Posted on May 15, 2019 | No CommentsIt must have seemed strange for Pinnacle High School to be playing in this year’s 6A state championship softball game against an opponent other than its usual nemesis, Hamilton […] -
![It has been a roller-coaster ride for the Chandler High School boys’ volleyball team. Over the last five years, they’ve gone from failing to make it into the state […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/VBhands-115x115.jpg "Chandler HS caps 5-year quest with 6A boys volleyball title")
Chandler HS caps 5-year quest with 6A boys volleyball title
Posted on May 14, 2019 | No CommentsIt has been a roller-coaster ride for the Chandler High School boys’ volleyball team. Over the last five years, they’ve gone from failing to make it into the state […] -
![The Highland High School boys’ track & field team didn’t win this year’s Division I state championship. But its runner-up finish broke open a log-jam that has been in […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/TF2-115x115.jpg "Once again, Chandler HS sweeps boys and girls T&F titles")
Once again, Chandler HS sweeps boys and girls T&F titles
Posted on May 9, 2019 | No CommentsThe Highland High School boys’ track & field team didn’t win this year’s Division I state championship. But its runner-up finish broke open a log-jam that has been in […] -
![Xavier Prep won the very first beach volleyball state championship when the sport was added at a small group of Arizona high schools, back in 2012. And then kept […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/beachvball-115x115.jpg "Xavier’s 7th beach volleyball title, first for Mesquite HS")
Xavier’s 7th beach volleyball title, first for Mesquite HS
Posted on May 6, 2019 | No CommentsXavier Prep won the very first beach volleyball state championship when the sport was added at a small group of Arizona high schools, back in 2012. And then kept […] -
![Mike Candrea is nearing the close of his 34th season as the head coach of the University of Arizona softball program. He has won eight national championships during that […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/CAguilar_4AZA0036-115x115.jpg "#6 Arizona softball has power, pitching to return to WCWS")
#6 Arizona softball has power, pitching to return to WCWS
Posted on May 3, 2019 | No CommentsMike Candrea is nearing the close of his 34th season as the head coach of the University of Arizona softball program. He has won eight national championships during that […] -
![There’s something special about the national title that the Benedictine University Mesa men’s volleyball team brought home from Iowa last week. The NAIA championship was home-grown. On the final […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/MVB44-115x115.jpg "Local prep stars lead BenU to national volleyball title")
Local prep stars lead BenU to national volleyball title
Posted on May 2, 2019 | No CommentsThere’s something special about the national title that the Benedictine University Mesa men’s volleyball team brought home from Iowa last week. The NAIA championship was home-grown. On the final […] -
![Will this be the year someone else gets to play for the 6A state softball championship? Maybe. But don’t count on it. Hamilton High School and Pinnacle High have […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Sball6-115x115.jpg "6A softball: Pinnacle, Hamilton in 4th straight title game?")
6A softball: Pinnacle, Hamilton in 4th straight title game?
Posted on April 29, 2019 | No CommentsWill this be the year someone else gets to play for the 6A state softball championship? Maybe. But don’t count on it. Hamilton High School and Pinnacle High have […] -
![We lost another high school coaching legend Tuesday morning. With the passing of Dick McConnell, we now have enough for an Arizona version of Mount Rushmore. Move over Paul […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Basketball-26th-115x115.jpg "Dick McConnell dies, AZ loses another coaching legend")
Dick McConnell dies, AZ loses another coaching legend
Posted on April 25, 2019 | No CommentsWe lost another high school coaching legend Tuesday morning. With the passing of Dick McConnell, we now have enough for an Arizona version of Mount Rushmore. Move over Paul […] -
![For a school that sits smack-dab in the middle of a desert, the University of Arizona has taken to the sport of beach volleyball like a surfer takes to […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/UAbeach-115x115.jpg "UA beach volleyball sets record for wins, notches No. 100")
UA beach volleyball sets record for wins, notches No. 100
Posted on April 23, 2019 | No CommentsFor a school that sits smack-dab in the middle of a desert, the University of Arizona has taken to the sport of beach volleyball like a surfer takes to […] -
![“Don’t lose faith in us.” That was the plea from Arizona State‘s softball coach, Trish Ford, who explained in an Arizona Republic article last week that the offense will […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/ASUhitr2-115x115.jpg "9 straight losses likely to drop ASU softball from rankings")
9 straight losses likely to drop ASU softball from rankings
Posted on April 15, 2019 | No Comments“Don’t lose faith in us.” That was the plea from Arizona State‘s softball coach, Trish Ford, who explained in an Arizona Republic article last week that the offense will […]