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![The Arizona State women’s basketball team couldn’t catch a break with their cold shooting against rival University of Arizona. But more significantly, they also couldn’t catch sophomore guard Aari […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/UAbench-115x115.jpg "They’re for real…UA women get hoops upset of #17 ASU")
They’re for real…UA women get hoops upset of #17 ASU
Posted on January 2, 2019 | No CommentsThe Arizona State women’s basketball team couldn’t catch a break with their cold shooting against rival University of Arizona. But more significantly, they also couldn’t catch sophomore guard Aari […] -
![A debilitating stroke may have removed any thoughts of Arizona’s winningest high school football coach returning to the sidelines. The stroke, suffered Dec. 23, has left Paul Moro unable […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/lonesilhoutte-115x115.jpg "Stroke sidelines HS football coaching legend Paul Moro")
Stroke sidelines HS football coaching legend Paul Moro
Posted on December 31, 2018 | No CommentsA debilitating stroke may have removed any thoughts of Arizona’s winningest high school football coach returning to the sidelines. The stroke, suffered Dec. 23, has left Paul Moro unable […] -
![An expanded Nike Tournament of Champions rolled through the Valley just before Christmas, giving local high school girls’ basketball programs a chance to test their game against some of […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/girlsBBhands-115x115.jpg "Desert Mtn. only AZ hoops team to win a title at Nike TOC")
Desert Mtn. only AZ hoops team to win a title at Nike TOC
Posted on December 27, 2018 | No CommentsAn expanded Nike Tournament of Champions rolled through the Valley just before Christmas, giving local high school girls’ basketball programs a chance to test their game against some of […] -
![Yesterday’s game was over, but the Arizona State basketball fans weren’t ready to leave. Most of them had stormed the court when the final buzzer sounded. The scoreboard in […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/HurlyASU-115x115.jpg "Bobby Hurley gets signature win at ASU, stuns #1 Kansas")
Bobby Hurley gets signature win at ASU, stuns #1 Kansas
Posted on December 23, 2018 | No CommentsYesterday’s game was over, but the Arizona State basketball fans weren’t ready to leave. Most of them had stormed the court when the final buzzer sounded. The scoreboard in […] -
![Christmas has come early for Herm Edwards. The Arizona State head football coach can stop worrying about another program swooping in and stealing away the recruiting gem that so […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/FBgift-115x115.jpg "Merry Christmas, Herm…elite QB recruit signs with ASU")
Merry Christmas, Herm…elite QB recruit signs with ASU
Posted on December 19, 2018 | No CommentsChristmas has come early for Herm Edwards. The Arizona State head football coach can stop worrying about another program swooping in and stealing away the recruiting gem that so […] -
![A couple of Arizona State‘s key strengths this season have been the ability to stage successful come-from-behind rallies and to dominate opponents in the fourth quarter. The Sun Devils […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Benjamin-115x115.jpg "Eno sets ASU rushing record, but Devils lose bowl game")
Eno sets ASU rushing record, but Devils lose bowl game
Posted on December 16, 2018 | No CommentsA couple of Arizona State‘s key strengths this season have been the ability to stage successful come-from-behind rallies and to dominate opponents in the fourth quarter. The Sun Devils […] -
![To use a track & field metaphor, the Centennial High School football team will be taking the baton from Chandler High when it adds one final game to its […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Football-and-helmets-115x115.jpg "Centennial HS gets this year’s invite to Geico Bowl Series")
Centennial HS gets this year’s invite to Geico Bowl Series
Posted on December 15, 2018 | No CommentsTo use a track & field metaphor, the Centennial High School football team will be taking the baton from Chandler High when it adds one final game to its […] -
![When Arizona State and Fresno State meet tomorrow in the Mitsubishi Motors Las Vegas Bowl, the Sun Devils will enter with a 3-0 advantage over the Bulldogs. ASU won […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/LasVegBowl-115x115.jpg "Las Vegas Bowl: After 77 yrs, ASU & Fresno St. meet again")
Las Vegas Bowl: After 77 yrs, ASU & Fresno St. meet again
Posted on December 14, 2018 | No CommentsWhen Arizona State and Fresno State meet tomorrow in the Mitsubishi Motors Las Vegas Bowl, the Sun Devils will enter with a 3-0 advantage over the Bulldogs. ASU won […] -
![Jerome Souers made an unexpected return last year, but if there was ever any lingering question about whether he would be back again for another season as the Northern […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/ChrisBall-115x115.jpg "Chris Ball replaces NAU’s 21-year football coach Souers")
Chris Ball replaces NAU’s 21-year football coach Souers
Posted on December 11, 2018 | No CommentsJerome Souers made an unexpected return last year, but if there was ever any lingering question about whether he would be back again for another season as the Northern […] -
![Oscar Frayer went high for the opening tip in yesterday”s basketball game between Grand Canyon University and Nevada, but the ball ended up in the hands of one of […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/GCUvNev-115x115.jpg "GCU christens Colangelo Classic, challenges #6 Nevada")
GCU christens Colangelo Classic, challenges #6 Nevada
Posted on December 10, 2018 | No CommentsOscar Frayer went high for the opening tip in yesterday”s basketball game between Grand Canyon University and Nevada, but the ball ended up in the hands of one of […] -
![The women’s soccer team at Northern Arizona University won nine games this season without a real go-to scorer on offense. The Lumberjacks liked to refer to their system this […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Luciano-115x115.jpg "After 18 yrs, NAU soccer coach Luciano suddenly resigns")
After 18 yrs, NAU soccer coach Luciano suddenly resigns
Posted on December 9, 2018 | No CommentsThe women’s soccer team at Northern Arizona University won nine games this season without a real go-to scorer on offense. The Lumberjacks liked to refer to their system this […] -
![For the last two basketball seasons, Adia Barnes has been taking her lumps. This year, her Wildcats are dishing them out instead. Her first two seasons as the new […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Aari-115x115.jpg "UA women’s basketball, 7-1, making an early statement")
UA women’s basketball, 7-1, making an early statement
Posted on December 6, 2018 | No CommentsFor the last two basketball seasons, Adia Barnes has been taking her lumps. This year, her Wildcats are dishing them out instead. Her first two seasons as the new […] -
![It’s always uplifting whenever we’re treated to a new version of the “Hometown boy makes good” story. The latest comes to us courtesy of the Arizona State men’s basketball […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/ZylanCheath-115x115.jpg "Local prep star enters ASU basketball record books")
Local prep star enters ASU basketball record books
Posted on December 4, 2018 | No CommentsIt’s always uplifting whenever we’re treated to a new version of the “Hometown boy makes good” story. The latest comes to us courtesy of the Arizona State men’s basketball […] -
![All the pre-game hype and expectations that swirled around the state football finals in Arizona’s top high school divisions set the stage for what was supposed to be a […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/FBfacingoff-115x115.jpg "6A, 5A state football finals didn’t live up to pre-game hype")
6A, 5A state football finals didn’t live up to pre-game hype
Posted on December 3, 2018 | No CommentsAll the pre-game hype and expectations that swirled around the state football finals in Arizona’s top high school divisions set the stage for what was supposed to be a […] -
![The Arizona Interscholastic Association could have saved a lot of time and money over the last six years by not holding a state championship football game in the 4A […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/FballCU-115x115.jpg "Yes, a ‘dynasty’…Saguaro wins 6th straight football title")
Yes, a ‘dynasty’…Saguaro wins 6th straight football title
Posted on December 2, 2018 | No CommentsThe Arizona Interscholastic Association could have saved a lot of time and money over the last six years by not holding a state championship football game in the 4A […] -
![The Arizona State women’s volleyball team will have to watch from the sidelines while the NCAA Tournament gets underway this weekend. Its 14-18 record wasn’t good enough to get […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/NAUwvb-115x115.jpg "UA, NAU volleyball begin play at NCAA Tournament")
UA, NAU volleyball begin play at NCAA Tournament
Posted on November 30, 2018 | No CommentsThe Arizona State women’s volleyball team will have to watch from the sidelines while the NCAA Tournament gets underway this weekend. Its 14-18 record wasn’t good enough to get […] -
![There are often interesting side stories to winning high school state championships. This year in Arizona, there are five of them being played out on the football field, from […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/HSfoot5-115x115.jpg "From 2A to 6A, football title games offer great side stories")
From 2A to 6A, football title games offer great side stories
Posted on November 29, 2018 | No CommentsThere are often interesting side stories to winning high school state championships. This year in Arizona, there are five of them being played out on the football field, from […] -
![Poof! Just like that, Herm Edwards‘ inheritance at ASU is gone. The first-year football coach inherited an enviable stable of talent when he stepped in to replace Todd Graham […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/NKealHarry_1-e1488346622708-115x115.jpg "Empty backfield: N’Keal’s NFL decision leaves ASU hurtin’")
Empty backfield: N’Keal’s NFL decision leaves ASU hurtin’
Posted on November 28, 2018 | No CommentsPoof! Just like that, Herm Edwards‘ inheritance at ASU is gone. The first-year football coach inherited an enviable stable of talent when he stepped in to replace Todd Graham […] -
![All season long, the Arizona State football team has been one of the best fourth-quarter teams in the country. Saturday afternoon, that ability to dominate their opponents in the […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/UAfb-115x115.jpg "ASU football rallies from 19 down to beat UA, 41-40")
ASU football rallies from 19 down to beat UA, 41-40
Posted on November 26, 2018 | No CommentsAll season long, the Arizona State football team has been one of the best fourth-quarter teams in the country. Saturday afternoon, that ability to dominate their opponents in the […] -
![For the third week in a row, the Arizona State football team is dealing with a ‘must-win’ game. First, they had to beat UCLA to get the sixth win […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ASUfootbl-115x115.jpeg "ASU, UA both see Saturday’s football game as ‘must-win’")
ASU, UA both see Saturday’s football game as ‘must-win’
Posted on November 23, 2018 | No CommentsFor the third week in a row, the Arizona State football team is dealing with a ‘must-win’ game. First, they had to beat UCLA to get the sixth win […] -
![Since 2007, three schools have been passing around the girls’ cross country state titles in Arizona’s top conference. This year, it was Xavier Prep‘s turn to add the D-I […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/HSXC-115x115.jpg "Repeat titles abound in AZ cross country; DV gets 5-peat")
Repeat titles abound in AZ cross country; DV gets 5-peat
Posted on November 15, 2018 | No CommentsSince 2007, three schools have been passing around the girls’ cross country state titles in Arizona’s top conference. This year, it was Xavier Prep‘s turn to add the D-I […] -
![Not that long ago, there weren’t many Arizona State football fans willing to jump on board the ‘Herm Train.’ Now, after the Sun Devils upset then-No. 15 MIchigan State […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Sparky-115x115.jpg "ASU football: Seats on the ‘Herm Train’ filling up fast")
ASU football: Seats on the ‘Herm Train’ filling up fast
Posted on November 13, 2018 | No CommentsNot that long ago, there weren’t many Arizona State football fans willing to jump on board the ‘Herm Train.’ Now, after the Sun Devils upset then-No. 15 MIchigan State […] -
![The Hamilton High girls’ volleyball team had already beaten Xavier Prep twice during the regular season. But the Gators stepped up when it mattered most to turn the tables […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/VBhandss-115x115.jpg "Xavier repeats volleyball title, Millennium gets first ever")
Xavier repeats volleyball title, Millennium gets first ever
Posted on November 9, 2018 | No CommentsThe Hamilton High girls’ volleyball team had already beaten Xavier Prep twice during the regular season. But the Gators stepped up when it mattered most to turn the tables […] -
![A move up to Division I didn’t keep the Chaparral High School girls’ swim & dive team from adding another state team title to their trophy case. They won […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Swimming-115x115.jpg "Chaparral girls now in D-I, but add another state swim title")
Chaparral girls now in D-I, but add another state swim title
Posted on November 7, 2018 | No CommentsA move up to Division I didn’t keep the Chaparral High School girls’ swim & dive team from adding another state team title to their trophy case. They won […] -
![How tough is it to compete as a women’s basketball team in the Pac-12 Conference? Consider this: The Arizona State women won 22 games last season, made it to […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/PAC12-115x115.jpg "ASU women’s basketball faces tough road in Pac-12")
ASU women’s basketball faces tough road in Pac-12
Posted on November 2, 2018 | No CommentsHow tough is it to compete as a women’s basketball team in the Pac-12 Conference? Consider this: The Arizona State women won 22 games last season, made it to […] -
![Arizona’s high school girls’ golf teams are still waiting eagerly for Ashley Menne to graduate. The Xavier Prep junior just picked up her third straight D-I state championship, becoming […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Golf2-2-115x115.jpg "Menne wins 3rd golf title; Xavier, Brophy are team champs")
Menne wins 3rd golf title; Xavier, Brophy are team champs
Posted on October 31, 2018 | No CommentsArizona’s high school girls’ golf teams are still waiting eagerly for Ashley Menne to graduate. The Xavier Prep junior just picked up her third straight D-I state championship, becoming […] -
![Sports rivalries can be strange animals, even at the high school level. Just ask Eddy Zubey. Someone should remind Zubey, the head football coach at Gilbert’s Higley High School, how […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/football-player2-115x115.jpg "Football rivalries can be frustrating…just ask Higley coach")
Football rivalries can be frustrating…just ask Higley coach
Posted on October 30, 2018 | No CommentsSports rivalries can be strange animals, even at the high school level. Just ask Eddy Zubey. Someone should remind Zubey, the head football coach at Gilbert’s Higley High School, how […] -
![The sudden shock and disruption of a hazing scandal that rocked the tradition-rich Hamilton High School football program 19 months ago has passed. But the pain lingers, as the fall-out […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/FBbench-620x250-115x115.jpg "Once-dominant Hamilton football hard to recognize now")
Once-dominant Hamilton football hard to recognize now
Posted on October 26, 2018 | No CommentsThe sudden shock and disruption of a hazing scandal that rocked the tradition-rich Hamilton High School football program 19 months ago has passed. But the pain lingers, as the fall-out […] -
![As the No. 1 high school quarterback prospect in the Class of 2019, Spencer Rattler has been in the media spotlight more than just about any prep football player […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/fbhelmet-115x115.jpg "Pinnacle QB Rattler ineligible for rest of the season")
Pinnacle QB Rattler ineligible for rest of the season
Posted on October 24, 2018 | No CommentsAs the No. 1 high school quarterback prospect in the Class of 2019, Spencer Rattler has been in the media spotlight more than just about any prep football player […]