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![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 […] -
![High school basketball players from 15 different states have received the National Senior Boys Basketball Athlete of the Year award. Georgia athletes have been honored three different times. Indiana […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Nico_Mannion-620x250-115x115.jpg "Mannion is first from AZ to get NHSCA nat’l hoops honor")
Mannion is first from AZ to get NHSCA nat’l hoops honor
Posted on April 13, 2019 | No CommentsHigh school basketball players from 15 different states have received the National Senior Boys Basketball Athlete of the Year award. Georgia athletes have been honored three different times. Indiana […] -
![They didn’t finish up the season where they had hoped, playing in the NCAA Tournament. But where the University of Arizona women’s basketball team did end up wasn’t all […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/WNIT-115x115.jpg "Record crowd watches UA women claim WNIT title")
Record crowd watches UA women claim WNIT title
Posted on April 7, 2019 | 1 CommentThey didn’t finish up the season where they had hoped, playing in the NCAA Tournament. But where the University of Arizona women’s basketball team did end up wasn’t all […] -
![The Arizona State hockey team is out of postseason play, eliminated in last weekend’s regional semifinal by Quinnipiac University. But just the fact that the Sun Devils were even […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/ASUhockey-115x115.jpg "ASU hockey’s NCAA Tourney berth made program history")
ASU hockey’s NCAA Tourney berth made program history
Posted on April 5, 2019 | No CommentsThe Arizona State hockey team is out of postseason play, eliminated in last weekend’s regional semifinal by Quinnipiac University. But just the fact that the Sun Devils were even […] -
![It was an ugly win for Arizona State baseball. But ASU coach Tracy Smith will gladly take the ‘W’ – especially since it marks the first time in 10 years […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/ASU-115x115.jpg "ASU baseball sweeps rival UA after 5-hour marathon")
ASU baseball sweeps rival UA after 5-hour marathon
Posted on April 1, 2019 | 2 CommentsIt was an ugly win for Arizona State baseball. But ASU coach Tracy Smith will gladly take the ‘W’ – especially since it marks the first time in 10 years […] -
![An air of mystery hangs over this year’s spring football practices at Northern Arizona University. For the first time in 21 years, there’s a new guy running the program. […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/NAUfbHelmt-115x115.jpg "Mystery is in the air at NAU spring football practices")
Mystery is in the air at NAU spring football practices
Posted on March 30, 2019 | No CommentsAn air of mystery hangs over this year’s spring football practices at Northern Arizona University. For the first time in 21 years, there’s a new guy running the program. […] -
![Courtney Ekmark must have begun to wonder if she had something to do with the Arizona State women’s basketball team’s inability to get past the second round of the […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/celebration3-115x115.jpg "The ‘curse’ is broken…ASU women advance to Sweet 16")
The ‘curse’ is broken…ASU women advance to Sweet 16
Posted on March 27, 2019 | No CommentsCourtney Ekmark must have begun to wonder if she had something to do with the Arizona State women’s basketball team’s inability to get past the second round of the […] -
![When Brett Hundley left Chandler High School in 2011 he was one of the biggest targets for college recruiters hoping to land one of the best players coming out […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Brett-115x115.jpg "Remember Brett Hundley? Local prep star now a Cardinal")
Remember Brett Hundley? Local prep star now a Cardinal
Posted on March 22, 2019 | No CommentsWhen Brett Hundley left Chandler High School in 2011 he was one of the biggest targets for college recruiters hoping to land one of the best players coming out […] -
![Despite a top-five finish nationally, the Grand Canyon University men’s swim team had been aiming higher. However, they came away from the 2019 season with an accomplishment that may have meant […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/GCU-115x115.jpg "GCU men win first-ever WAC swim title, take 4th at nat’ls")
GCU men win first-ever WAC swim title, take 4th at nat’ls
Posted on March 21, 2019 | No CommentsDespite a top-five finish nationally, the Grand Canyon University men’s swim team had been aiming higher. However, they came away from the 2019 season with an accomplishment that may have meant […] -
![This postseason has not been kind to the women’s basketball teams in Arizona. More to the point, the conference tournaments have left a wasteland of Arizona’s college teams, long […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/UAwomsBB-115x115.jpg "Wipe-out: AZ women’s teams ousted early from tourneys")
Wipe-out: AZ women’s teams ousted early from tourneys
Posted on March 16, 2019 | No CommentsThis postseason has not been kind to the women’s basketball teams in Arizona. More to the point, the conference tournaments have left a wasteland of Arizona’s college teams, long […] -
![The Grand Canyon University softball team poked the bear – and paid for it. But not before the ‘Lopes posted one of the most significant wins in program history. […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/GCUv.FSU_-115x115.jpg "Unranked GCU softball takes down No.1 Florida State")
Unranked GCU softball takes down No.1 Florida State
Posted on March 7, 2019 | 1 CommentThe Grand Canyon University softball team poked the bear – and paid for it. But not before the ‘Lopes posted one of the most significant wins in program history. […] -
![After two straight losing seasons, it’s no secret that Tracy Smith‘s job as Arizona State‘s head baseball coach is on the line. His team is keenly aware of that […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Screen_Shot_2019_03_04_at_3_30_32_PM-115x115.png "ASU baseball is the only Pac-12 team still undefeated")
ASU baseball is the only Pac-12 team still undefeated
Posted on March 5, 2019 | No CommentsAfter two straight losing seasons, it’s no secret that Tracy Smith‘s job as Arizona State‘s head baseball coach is on the line. His team is keenly aware of that […] -
![The high school basketball season in Arizona is officially over, and the most celebrated player in the state used his final game to put an exclamation point on a […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/hsHoopss-115x115.jpg "Nico’s final bow: Pinnacle gets 2nd straight 6A hoops title")
Nico’s final bow: Pinnacle gets 2nd straight 6A hoops title
Posted on February 27, 2019 | 1 CommentThe high school basketball season in Arizona is officially over, and the most celebrated player in the state used his final game to put an exclamation point on a […] -
![It was less than 72 hours ago that Mike Bibby, basking in the glow of his Saturday victory that brought a fourth straight boys’ state basketball title to Shadow […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Bibby-115x115.jpg "Shadow Mtn. coach Bibby facing sexual-abuse charges")
Shadow Mtn. coach Bibby facing sexual-abuse charges
Posted on February 26, 2019 | No CommentsIt was less than 72 hours ago that Mike Bibby, basking in the glow of his Saturday victory that brought a fourth straight boys’ state basketball title to Shadow […] -
![Basketball fans at Millennium and Gilbert high schools get a special treat this season. Instead of making the trip to Arizona State‘s Wells Fargo Arena to watch their teams […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/hsbask-115x115.jpg "The Tigers will win both 5A state hoops titles. Count on it")
The Tigers will win both 5A state hoops titles. Count on it
Posted on February 21, 2019 | 1 CommentBasketball fans at Millennium and Gilbert high schools get a special treat this season. Instead of making the trip to Arizona State‘s Wells Fargo Arena to watch their teams […] -
![There was some concern about whether the Arizona State baseball team can put together a pitching staff for this season that will enable the Sun Devils to turn things around […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/HunterBish-115x115.jpg "ASU baseball opens critical season with 46-run series")
ASU baseball opens critical season with 46-run series
Posted on February 20, 2019 | No CommentsThere was some concern about whether the Arizona State baseball team can put together a pitching staff for this season that will enable the Sun Devils to turn things around […] -
![B.J. Burries tried to squeeze out a couple more wins, but his history-making high school basketball career ended Saturday in the 2A state quarterfinals. Worse yet, it ended with […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/HSboysBB-115x115.jpg "B.J. Burries ends prep hoops career as state’s top scorer")
B.J. Burries ends prep hoops career as state’s top scorer
Posted on February 18, 2019 | 1 CommentB.J. Burries tried to squeeze out a couple more wins, but his history-making high school basketball career ended Saturday in the 2A state quarterfinals. Worse yet, it ended with […] -
![The heavy load of bricks that has been steadily piling up on the University of Arizona basketball program since an assistant coach was swept up in an FBI probe […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Millerpoints-115x115.jpg "Do 5 straight losses show deeper problems for UA hoops?")
Do 5 straight losses show deeper problems for UA hoops?
Posted on February 14, 2019 | 2 CommentsThe heavy load of bricks that has been steadily piling up on the University of Arizona basketball program since an assistant coach was swept up in an FBI probe […] -
![The Flowing Wells Invitational is the final major wrestling tournament of the high school season in Arizona, and often provides a preview of what to expect at the state […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/hsWrestl-115x115.jpg "Liberty, Sunnyside win state titles in D-I, D-II wrestling")
Liberty, Sunnyside win state titles in D-I, D-II wrestling
Posted on February 12, 2019 | No CommentsThe Flowing Wells Invitational is the final major wrestling tournament of the high school season in Arizona, and often provides a preview of what to expect at the state […] -
![Grand Canyon University runs one of the elite track & field programs in the country. The Antelopes swept the Western Athletic Conference indoor and outdoor titles last year. Both […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/GCUhijmp-115x115.jpg "Local prep grads setting records in GCU track program")
Local prep grads setting records in GCU track program
Posted on February 8, 2019 | No CommentsGrand Canyon University runs one of the elite track & field programs in the country. The Antelopes swept the Western Athletic Conference indoor and outdoor titles last year. Both […] -
![The Super Bowl is over for another year. But Arizona high schools are just getting started on the road to their own “Super Bowl” that will follow the conclusion […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/fbcrazy-115x115.jpg "‘Super Bowl’ will decide best AZ prep football team in 2019")
‘Super Bowl’ will decide best AZ prep football team in 2019
Posted on February 5, 2019 | No CommentsThe Super Bowl is over for another year. But Arizona high schools are just getting started on the road to their own “Super Bowl” that will follow the conclusion […]