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![That loud Clunk! we heard down in Tucson… That was the other shoe dropping on the University of Arizona men’s basketball program. Ever since UofA assistant coach Book Richardson was […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/SeanMillr-3-115x115.jpg "Is Sean Miller’s coaching career over? Jay Bilas says it is")
Is Sean Miller’s coaching career over? Jay Bilas says it is
Posted on February 25, 2018 | No CommentsThat loud Clunk! we heard down in Tucson… That was the other shoe dropping on the University of Arizona men’s basketball program. Ever since UofA assistant coach Book Richardson was […] -
![Taylor McQuillin is a junior now. She’s had two years to grow into the role she was meant to play in leading the University of Arizona softball program back […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/McQuillin-115x115.jpg "Can McQuillin’s pitching take UA softball back to WCWS?")
Can McQuillin’s pitching take UA softball back to WCWS?
Posted on February 24, 2018 | No CommentsTaylor McQuillin is a junior now. She’s had two years to grow into the role she was meant to play in leading the University of Arizona softball program back […] -
![If college recruiters haven’t put Arizona on their travel schedules, then they just haven’t been paying attention to what we’ve been growing out here in the middle of the […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ThrowFB-115x115.jpg "Arizona keeps popping out top-ranked college prospects")
Arizona keeps popping out top-ranked college prospects
Posted on February 23, 2018 | No CommentsIf college recruiters haven’t put Arizona on their travel schedules, then they just haven’t been paying attention to what we’ve been growing out here in the middle of the […] -
![The much-anticipated match-up of top-seeded Brophy Prep and No. 2 Pinnacle High School in the 6A boys’ basketball state championship game could be just a week away. Or it […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/HandsatRim-115x115.jpg "Ahwatukee rivals could upset 6A basketball title race")
Ahwatukee rivals could upset 6A basketball title race
Posted on February 21, 2018 | No CommentsThe much-anticipated match-up of top-seeded Brophy Prep and No. 2 Pinnacle High School in the 6A boys’ basketball state championship game could be just a week away. Or it […] -
![When a new coach takes over a college basketball program, it’s inevitable that his/her early progress is measured by success against its in-state rival. By that measuring stick, the […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ASUvUA-115x115.jpg "UA women test ASU hoops program again, but get swept")
UA women test ASU hoops program again, but get swept
Posted on February 19, 2018 | No CommentsWhen a new coach takes over a college basketball program, it’s inevitable that his/her early progress is measured by success against its in-state rival. By that measuring stick, the […] -
![Bobby Hurley has yet to beat the University of Arizona since taking over as head basketball coach at Arizona State, losing his sixth straight against the Wildcats last night. […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ASUsparky-115x115.jpg "Hoops rivalry is back! UA beats ASU in final minutes")
Hoops rivalry is back! UA beats ASU in final minutes
Posted on February 16, 2018 | No CommentsBobby Hurley has yet to beat the University of Arizona since taking over as head basketball coach at Arizona State, losing his sixth straight against the Wildcats last night. […] -
![Xavier Prep‘s new 6A soccer title is just the latest championship achievement in a school year that may go down as one of the best in the history of […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Gsoccer-115x115.jpg "Xavier Prep’s 6A soccer title is third already this year")
Xavier Prep’s 6A soccer title is third already this year
Posted on February 15, 2018 | No CommentsXavier Prep‘s new 6A soccer title is just the latest championship achievement in a school year that may go down as one of the best in the history of […] -
![Numbers matter in sports competition. Won-loss records. Shooting percentages. Defensive statistics. Those are all important. But in college athletics, there is another number that is perhaps even more important, […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Skydome-115x115.jpg "Numbers don’t lie…NAU basketball is dying at the gate")
Numbers don’t lie…NAU basketball is dying at the gate
Posted on February 14, 2018 | No CommentsNumbers matter in sports competition. Won-loss records. Shooting percentages. Defensive statistics. Those are all important. But in college athletics, there is another number that is perhaps even more important, […] -
![Desert Vista High is fast becoming Brophy Prep‘s worst nightmare. At least when it comes to boys’ soccer. The Thunder eliminated Brophy in the first round of the state […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/soccrfeet-115x115.jpg "Desert Vista’s soccer title avenges earlier losses to Brophy")
Desert Vista’s soccer title avenges earlier losses to Brophy
Posted on February 13, 2018 | No CommentsDesert Vista High is fast becoming Brophy Prep‘s worst nightmare. At least when it comes to boys’ soccer. The Thunder eliminated Brophy in the first round of the state […] -
![The bad news for Arizona’s Div. I high school wrestling programs: Sunnyside High School is back on top of the sport. The good news: Roman Bravo-Young graduates this year. […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/wrestlg-2-115x115.jpg "After 4 title runners-up, Sunnyside wrestling back on top")
After 4 title runners-up, Sunnyside wrestling back on top
Posted on February 12, 2018 | No CommentsThe bad news for Arizona’s Div. I high school wrestling programs: Sunnyside High School is back on top of the sport. The good news: Roman Bravo-Young graduates this year. […] -
![Shanty Hogan is up there somewhere, crying. The former Phoenix College football coach passed away on the final day of 2005 and now, 12 years later, he would be […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ShantyHog-115x115.png "Shanty is gone; Phoenix College football may soon follow")
Shanty is gone; Phoenix College football may soon follow
Posted on February 9, 2018 | No CommentsShanty Hogan is up there somewhere, crying. The former Phoenix College football coach passed away on the final day of 2005 and now, 12 years later, he would be […] -
![The Yuma Catholic boys’ soccer team is steaming through the state tournament on the way to becoming just the third boys’ prep program in state history to win four […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/soccrlights-115x115.jpg "Yuma Catholic boys 2 wins from 4th straight soccer title")
Yuma Catholic boys 2 wins from 4th straight soccer title
Posted on February 7, 2018 | No CommentsThe Yuma Catholic boys’ soccer team is steaming through the state tournament on the way to becoming just the third boys’ prep program in state history to win four […] -
![Arizona State‘s new head football coach, Herm Edwards, has already managed to avoid a huge mistake made by one of his predecessors. Edwards, who took over the program two […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/CampTontozona-Sign-115x115.jpg "ASU’s Edwards won’t mess with sacred football tradition")
ASU’s Edwards won’t mess with sacred football tradition
Posted on February 5, 2018 | No CommentsArizona State‘s new head football coach, Herm Edwards, has already managed to avoid a huge mistake made by one of his predecessors. Edwards, who took over the program two […] -
![As the Arizona state high school soccer tournament for boys begins to unfold, the top two big-school divisions are offering the most interesting activity in the early rounds. A […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/hsSccr-115x115.jpg "Some surprises in 5A, 6A boys’ state soccer tourney…")
Some surprises in 5A, 6A boys’ state soccer tourney…
Posted on February 2, 2018 | No CommentsAs the Arizona state high school soccer tournament for boys begins to unfold, the top two big-school divisions are offering the most interesting activity in the early rounds. A […] -
![The University of Arizona swimmers aren’t sure what to think now. Which men’s team will they face this weekend – the Sun Devil squad that was dealing with four […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/ASUswim-115x115.jpg "ASU swimmers warm up for UA by upsetting No. 2 Texas")
ASU swimmers warm up for UA by upsetting No. 2 Texas
Posted on January 30, 2018 | No CommentsThe University of Arizona swimmers aren’t sure what to think now. Which men’s team will they face this weekend – the Sun Devil squad that was dealing with four […] -
![Arizona State University has again upped the ante in the escalating facilities ‘arms race’ that has become a necessity in college athletics. The Pac-12 school just announced a major […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/WellsFargo-115x115.jpg "ASU ups ‘arms race’ with Wells Fargo reno, hockey arena")
ASU ups ‘arms race’ with Wells Fargo reno, hockey arena
Posted on January 27, 2018 | No CommentsArizona State University has again upped the ante in the escalating facilities ‘arms race’ that has become a necessity in college athletics. The Pac-12 school just announced a major […] -
![Wait a minute. Hamilton High School, which is still trying to recover from a major hazing scandal in its football program, is hiring a new head coach who is […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/FballCU-115x115.jpg "Hamilton football coaching hire begs the question…why?")
Hamilton football coaching hire begs the question…why?
Posted on January 24, 2018 | No CommentsWait a minute. Hamilton High School, which is still trying to recover from a major hazing scandal in its football program, is hiring a new head coach who is […] -
![Based on the latest Pac-12 standings, the University of Arizona men’s basketball team is finally beginning to realize the potential it carried into the season when the Wildcats were […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/UAvsStanf-115x115.jpg "UA basketball, on long climb back, takes over Pac-12 lead")
UA basketball, on long climb back, takes over Pac-12 lead
Posted on January 23, 2018 | No CommentsBased on the latest Pac-12 standings, the University of Arizona men’s basketball team is finally beginning to realize the potential it carried into the season when the Wildcats were […] -
![When the Arizona State women’s gymnastics team upset rival University of Arizona last year late in the season, it was hoped that would be a preview of good things to come […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/JaySantos-115x115.jpg "Santos has ASU gymnastics ranked No. 11 in 2nd year")
Santos has ASU gymnastics ranked No. 11 in 2nd year
Posted on January 20, 2018 | No CommentsWhen the Arizona State women’s gymnastics team upset rival University of Arizona last year late in the season, it was hoped that would be a preview of good things to come […] -
![If the opening weekend of the college indoor track & field season in Arizona is any indicator, 2018 is going to be very interesting. All three major universities in […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/nauTchenaw-115x115.jpg "AZ colleges start 2018 T&F season by setting new records")
AZ colleges start 2018 T&F season by setting new records
Posted on January 18, 2018 | No CommentsIf the opening weekend of the college indoor track & field season in Arizona is any indicator, 2018 is going to be very interesting. All three major universities in […] -
![It looks like University of Arizona football fans won’t have to worry about the Wildcats switching to the Triple Option offense after all. For the last week, speculation had […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Sumlin-115x115.jpg "Surprise! Sumlin, not Niumatalolo, to be UA football coach")
Surprise! Sumlin, not Niumatalolo, to be UA football coach
Posted on January 15, 2018 | No CommentsIt looks like University of Arizona football fans won’t have to worry about the Wildcats switching to the Triple Option offense after all. For the last week, speculation had […] -
![It looked like 2013 all over again at this year’s Flowing Wells Invitational wrestling tournament. That was the year Sunnyside High School last won the tourney title, when it […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/HSwrest-115x115.jpg "Sunnyside wrestling sweeps Flowing Wells, Peoria invites")
Sunnyside wrestling sweeps Flowing Wells, Peoria invites
Posted on January 14, 2018 | No CommentsIt looked like 2013 all over again at this year’s Flowing Wells Invitational wrestling tournament. That was the year Sunnyside High School last won the tourney title, when it […] -
![Are the Gators for real? We’ll know tomorrow night. That’s when the Xavier Prep girls’ basketball team will try to match up with the Mesquite High School Wildcats in a game that will […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/bbTOC-115x115.jpg "Mesquite girls will test Xavier’s 13-game hoops win streak")
Mesquite girls will test Xavier’s 13-game hoops win streak
Posted on January 11, 2018 | No CommentsAre the Gators for real? We’ll know tomorrow night. That’s when the Xavier Prep girls’ basketball team will try to match up with the Mesquite High School Wildcats in a game that will […] -
![Mike Marlow hasn’t even had time to settle into his new office yet at Northern Arizona University and already the new athletic director has to be thinking about whether […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/NAUbbHand-115x115.jpg "New AD may face tough call on NAU men’s basketball")
New AD may face tough call on NAU men’s basketball
Posted on January 6, 2018 | No CommentsMike Marlow hasn’t even had time to settle into his new office yet at Northern Arizona University and already the new athletic director has to be thinking about whether […] -
![A few years back, we suggested that University of Arizona head football coach Rich Rodriguez and Arizona State‘s Todd Graham might someday become the Bo and Woody of yesteryear, […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/RRodriguez-115x115.jpg "RichRod’s exit from UA football was swift & unexpected")
RichRod’s exit from UA football was swift & unexpected
Posted on January 4, 2018 | No CommentsA few years back, we suggested that University of Arizona head football coach Rich Rodriguez and Arizona State‘s Todd Graham might someday become the Bo and Woody of yesteryear, […] -
![Something to ponder over the holiday break…”Who’s going to stop Shadow Mountain High School in its unrelenting march to the boys’ 4A state basketball championship?” Actually, time would probably […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/boysbb-115x115.jpg "Shadow Mtn… a runaway train heading for 4A hoops title")
Shadow Mtn… a runaway train heading for 4A hoops title
Posted on December 28, 2017 | No CommentsSomething to ponder over the holiday break…”Who’s going to stop Shadow Mountain High School in its unrelenting march to the boys’ 4A state basketball championship?” Actually, time would probably […] -
![Arizona has been hosting the Nike Tournament of Champions for girls’ basketball since 2001 when Chandler High School and the Chandler School District took on the responsibility of […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/girlsBBhands-115x115.jpg "Nike TOC showed AZ girls’ hoops teams still struggling")
Nike TOC showed AZ girls’ hoops teams still struggling
Posted on December 26, 2017 | No CommentsArizona has been hosting the Nike Tournament of Champions for girls’ basketball since 2001 when Chandler High School and the Chandler School District took on the responsibility of […] -
![The 2018 season will be the fourth at Arizona State for Manny Wilkins. It will also be the fourth time the 6’3″ quarterback from California will be working with a […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/ASUManny-115x115.jpg "ASU football starts hiring; QB Wilkins now on fourth OC")
ASU football starts hiring; QB Wilkins now on fourth OC
Posted on December 22, 2017 | No CommentsThe 2018 season will be the fourth at Arizona State for Manny Wilkins. It will also be the fourth time the 6’3″ quarterback from California will be working with a […] -
![It’s beginning to look like this season could be the one to take Ismael Galindo and his Warriers all the way to the Promised Land. For almost six years […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/52cae45fcc971.image_-115x115.jpg "Pueblo HS may be on verge of first girls’ hoops state title")
Pueblo HS may be on verge of first girls’ hoops state title
Posted on December 19, 2017 | No CommentsIt’s beginning to look like this season could be the one to take Ismael Galindo and his Warriers all the way to the Promised Land. For almost six years […]