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Arizona Sports (AZCentral)- Phoenix Suns: Igor Kokoskov rests veteran Trevor Ariza in 10th consecutive loss December 12, 2018
- First-year coach Igor Kokoskov, Phoenix Suns lose 10th straight game, 111-86, at San Antonio December 12, 2018
- Alem Huseinovic giving Chaparral big lift after starring with Bosnian U16 national team December 12, 2018
- The Las Vegas Bowl will end college career of QB Manny Wilkins December 12, 2018
- Ketel Marte among Diamondbacks’ options in center field December 12, 2018
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![Saguaro High School is still the odds-on favorite to win this year’s 4A football state title, but there is a long line of challengers forming to take on the […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Footballs-630x420-115x115.jpg "Unbeaten 4A football teams lining up to dethrone Saguaro")
Unbeaten 4A football teams lining up to dethrone Saguaro
Posted on September 21, 2018 | No CommentsSaguaro High School is still the odds-on favorite to win this year’s 4A football state title, but there is a long line of challengers forming to take on the […] -
![Hamilton High School just won the Gold bracket title at this year’s Westwood Tournament of Champions girls’ volleyball tournament, a major early-season event that draws many of the top-ranked […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/VBfloor-115x115.jpg "Hamilton volleyball wins Westwood TOC…prize or jinx?")
Hamilton volleyball wins Westwood TOC…prize or jinx?
Posted on September 18, 2018 | No CommentsHamilton High School just won the Gold bracket title at this year’s Westwood Tournament of Champions girls’ volleyball tournament, a major early-season event that draws many of the top-ranked […] -
![Even a call from John Calipari wasn’t enough to entice the hottest prospect in college basketball recruiting to leave his home state of Arizona. Nico Mannion said he enjoyed […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Nico_Mannion-115x115.jpg "Nico Mannion will stay in AZ, enroll in Point Guard U")
Nico Mannion will stay in AZ, enroll in Point Guard U
Posted on September 15, 2018 | 1 CommentEven a call from John Calipari wasn’t enough to entice the hottest prospect in college basketball recruiting to leave his home state of Arizona. Nico Mannion said he enjoyed […] -
![With each new football season comes at least one big game on the schedule that fans circle on the calendar and anxiously await. And that certainly holds true at […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/hsftbl-115x115.jpg "After 4 years, Saguaro v. Chaparral football rivalry is back")
After 4 years, Saguaro v. Chaparral football rivalry is back
Posted on September 14, 2018 | No CommentsWith each new football season comes at least one big game on the schedule that fans circle on the calendar and anxiously await. And that certainly holds true at […] -
![Herm’s ‘goofy’ experiment just might be working after all. OK, so it was mostly the purists (and a good share of sports ‘analysts’) in college football that made fun […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/HermEdwrds-115x115.jpeg "ASU football is 2-0…is Herm’s ‘NFL experiment’ working?")
ASU football is 2-0…is Herm’s ‘NFL experiment’ working?
Posted on September 11, 2018 | No CommentsHerm’s ‘goofy’ experiment just might be working after all. OK, so it was mostly the purists (and a good share of sports ‘analysts’) in college football that made fun […] -
![For the last six years, Kevin Sumlin has been able to look back on fond memories of his time at the University of Houston, where he enjoyed his most […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/UAvHous-115x115.jpg "Sumlin’s nightmare continues: UA football starts 0-2")
Sumlin’s nightmare continues: UA football starts 0-2
Posted on September 9, 2018 | No CommentsFor the last six years, Kevin Sumlin has been able to look back on fond memories of his time at the University of Houston, where he enjoyed his most […] -
![There likely won’t be another high school football game in this state the rest of the season that will have more significant story lines than the one that will […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/fbFaceoff-115x115.jpg "4 reasons Pinnacle vs. Mountain Pte is must-see football")
4 reasons Pinnacle vs. Mountain Pte is must-see football
Posted on August 24, 2018 | No CommentsThere likely won’t be another high school football game in this state the rest of the season that will have more significant story lines than the one that will […] -
![There are some high school football coaches that believe that going out of state to play a top nationally-ranked team is a good way to start a new season. […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/HSfoot3-115x115.jpg "Saguaro football now #1 after Chandler loses to CA power")
Saguaro football now #1 after Chandler loses to CA power
Posted on August 22, 2018 | No CommentsThere are some high school football coaches that believe that going out of state to play a top nationally-ranked team is a good way to start a new season. […] -
![Three months have passed since the high school baseball state championships were played. Football just opened the 2018 schedule with its Zero Week games, and soccer and volleyball are […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Baseball_Silhouette_3618113674-115x115.jpg "Prep baseball done, but not Sabino HS recruiting probe")
Prep baseball done, but not Sabino HS recruiting probe
Posted on August 21, 2018 | No CommentsThree months have passed since the high school baseball state championships were played. Football just opened the 2018 schedule with its Zero Week games, and soccer and volleyball are […] -
![It looks like sentiment won out over logic as the azcentral sports preseason rankings were compiled this year. Casteel High School was given the No. 2 spot in the 5A […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/hsfbtckl-115x115.jpg "Casteel football loses 42-19… #2 ranking a bit premature")
Casteel football loses 42-19… #2 ranking a bit premature
Posted on August 19, 2018 | 1 CommentIt looks like sentiment won out over logic as the azcentral sports preseason rankings were compiled this year. Casteel High School was given the No. 2 spot in the 5A […] -
![Tomorrow, the Arizona State volleyball team will hold its annual Maroon & Gold scrimmage, which will give fans an up-close look at the players before the 2018 season begins. […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Sanja_Huddle-115x115.jpg "Tomasevic: ASU volleyball hurt by ‘fake harmony’ in 2017")
Tomasevic: ASU volleyball hurt by ‘fake harmony’ in 2017
Posted on August 17, 2018 | No CommentsTomorrow, the Arizona State volleyball team will hold its annual Maroon & Gold scrimmage, which will give fans an up-close look at the players before the 2018 season begins. […] -
![There are a handful of states in the heartland of this country that are universally recognized for their rich heritage in the game of football. Their high school programs […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/football-115x115.jpg "Chaparral football eyes return to glory of the ‘Ragle Era’")
Chaparral football eyes return to glory of the ‘Ragle Era’
Posted on August 15, 2018 | No CommentsThere are a handful of states in the heartland of this country that are universally recognized for their rich heritage in the game of football. Their high school programs […] -
![Carlos Johnson (23) and J.J. Rhymes (0) have a lot in common. They both had a former NBA player as their basketball coach in high school, and both won a state championship. […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/GCU_PLAYERS-1-115x115.png "GCU basketball reunites former Shadow Mountain stars")
GCU basketball reunites former Shadow Mountain stars
Posted on August 13, 2018 | No CommentsCarlos Johnson (23) and J.J. Rhymes (0) have a lot in common. They both had a former NBA player as their basketball coach in high school, and both won a state championship. […] -
![Kevin Sumlin‘s newest coaching job, this time as the head football coach for the University of Arizona Wildcats, can be compared to a guy walking across a frozen lake […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/MazzoneTate-115x115.jpg "QB Tate working without a net as UA football opener nears")
QB Tate working without a net as UA football opener nears
Posted on August 9, 2018 | No CommentsKevin Sumlin‘s newest coaching job, this time as the head football coach for the University of Arizona Wildcats, can be compared to a guy walking across a frozen lake […] -
![With the latest high-profile basketball transfer, Corona del Sol High School is beginning to resemble a feeder school for Hillcrest Prep. Unfortunately, that’s become a sign of the times these days, […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/bbCU-115x115.jpg "Corona del Sol loses another elite hoops player to Hillcrest")
Corona del Sol loses another elite hoops player to Hillcrest
Posted on August 7, 2018 | No CommentsWith the latest high-profile basketball transfer, Corona del Sol High School is beginning to resemble a feeder school for Hillcrest Prep. Unfortunately, that’s become a sign of the times these days, […] -
![It’s August in Arizona. That’s something that no high school football player wants to think about. But it’s an inevitable part of the pre-season training that takes place each […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Heat-115x115.jpg "August is a dangerous time for AZ prep football players")
August is a dangerous time for AZ prep football players
Posted on August 4, 2018 | No CommentsIt’s August in Arizona. That’s something that no high school football player wants to think about. But it’s an inevitable part of the pre-season training that takes place each […] -
![California and Texas once again lead the way with putting their high school football teams on the MaxPreps pre-season Top 100 list, Cali with 16 and the Lone Star […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/hsFootbll-115x115.jpg "Chandler HS, Saguaro begin football with nat’l rankings")
Chandler HS, Saguaro begin football with nat’l rankings
Posted on July 30, 2018 | No CommentsCalifornia and Texas once again lead the way with putting their high school football teams on the MaxPreps pre-season Top 100 list, Cali with 16 and the Lone Star […] -
![The swim & dive program at Arizona State University finds itself between the proverbial rock and a hard spot. Reports of an ugly incident from seven years ago involving […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Bowmn-115x115.jpg "ASU ponders swim coach’s fate after sexting report")
ASU ponders swim coach’s fate after sexting report
Posted on July 26, 2018 | No CommentsThe swim & dive program at Arizona State University finds itself between the proverbial rock and a hard spot. Reports of an ugly incident from seven years ago involving […] -
![Now you see it. Now you don’t. The Sollenberger Football Kick-off Classic has disappeared once again. And the thought that it may eventually fade away permanently is becoming an […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/FBhelCU-115x115.jpg "Is the Sollenberger Football Classic becoming irrelevant?")
Is the Sollenberger Football Classic becoming irrelevant?
Posted on July 24, 2018 | No CommentsNow you see it. Now you don’t. The Sollenberger Football Kick-off Classic has disappeared once again. And the thought that it may eventually fade away permanently is becoming an […] -
![Nothing like taking over a college football program and opening the cupboard to see what kind of talent your predecessor has left behind — only to find he’s left […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Khalil-Tate-115x115.jpg "UA football: Coach Sumlin inherits a Heisman candidate")
UA football: Coach Sumlin inherits a Heisman candidate
Posted on July 22, 2018 | No CommentsNothing like taking over a college football program and opening the cupboard to see what kind of talent your predecessor has left behind — only to find he’s left […] -
![Without a high school wrestler representing Arizona in today’s finals of the Junior Freestyle Nationals at Fargo, ND, those in the already-concluded Cadet division have the spotlight to themselves […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/wrest3-115x115.jpg "Ybarra, Deasey win Cadet titles at Fargo wrestling nat’ls")
Ybarra, Deasey win Cadet titles at Fargo wrestling nat’ls
Posted on July 17, 2018 | No CommentsWithout a high school wrestler representing Arizona in today’s finals of the Junior Freestyle Nationals at Fargo, ND, those in the already-concluded Cadet division have the spotlight to themselves […] -
![Somewhere up there, Frank Kush is shaking his head in disappointment. The legendary Arizona State University football coach who passed away last summer at age 88 likely wouldn’t have […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Kushdiagplays-620x253-115x115.jpg "No trip to Camp T? Coach Kush would have found a way")
No trip to Camp T? Coach Kush would have found a way
Posted on July 16, 2018 | No CommentsSomewhere up there, Frank Kush is shaking his head in disappointment. The legendary Arizona State University football coach who passed away last summer at age 88 likely wouldn’t have […] -
![Sean Hinton‘s mysterious departure from the Thatcher High School football program less than two weeks ago is just the latest in a string of unexpected coaching changes, most within […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Football-Night-TwoTwentyStudios-iStock-115x115.jpg "Major coaching changes define 2018 prep football season")
Major coaching changes define 2018 prep football season
Posted on July 14, 2018 | No CommentsSean Hinton‘s mysterious departure from the Thatcher High School football program less than two weeks ago is just the latest in a string of unexpected coaching changes, most within […] -
![Jay Johnson did his best to shop the local market. But the University of Arizona baseball coach never made it to the check-out with a couple of very important […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/JayJohnnsn-115x115.jpg "UA baseball loses both top in-state recruits to MLB")
UA baseball loses both top in-state recruits to MLB
Posted on July 9, 2018 | No CommentsJay Johnson did his best to shop the local market. But the University of Arizona baseball coach never made it to the check-out with a couple of very important […] -
![It was a Ford that took the Arizona State softball team to the 2018 Women’s College World Series. And next year could bring a Cadillac kind of season for […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/ASUsbHudl-115x115.jpg "Youngsters leading the way in rebuilding ASU softball")
Youngsters leading the way in rebuilding ASU softball
Posted on July 6, 2018 | No CommentsIt was a Ford that took the Arizona State softball team to the 2018 Women’s College World Series. And next year could bring a Cadillac kind of season for […] -
![Jack Miller never had the luxury of playing high school football under the radar. That’s not an option when one of the top college programs in the country offers […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/JackMillr-620x250-115x115.jpg "Chaparral’s Jack Miller will be Ohio State’s QB in 2020")
Chaparral’s Jack Miller will be Ohio State’s QB in 2020
Posted on July 3, 2018 | No CommentsJack Miller never had the luxury of playing high school football under the radar. That’s not an option when one of the top college programs in the country offers […] -
![The 2018 high school softball season started with a couple of Arizona teams leading the national preseason rankings. And, while that lofty status didn’t hold through the season, both […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Sball6-115x115.jpg "AZ prep softball teams ranked among nation’s top 50")
AZ prep softball teams ranked among nation’s top 50
Posted on June 30, 2018 | No CommentsThe 2018 high school softball season started with a couple of Arizona teams leading the national preseason rankings. And, while that lofty status didn’t hold through the season, both […] -
![Over the last 10 years, Brophy Prep and Xavier Prep have combined to win six Gatorade Arizona Soccer Player of the Year honors. And this year the two Catholic […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/soccrlights-115x115.jpg "Brophy, Xavier add more Gatorade soccer POY honors")
Brophy, Xavier add more Gatorade soccer POY honors
Posted on June 25, 2018 | No CommentsOver the last 10 years, Brophy Prep and Xavier Prep have combined to win six Gatorade Arizona Soccer Player of the Year honors. And this year the two Catholic […] -
![Herm Edwards has just a handful of commitments to his 2019 football recruiting class. But the new head coach at Arizona State University appears to have made the most […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/ASUfbplyr-115x115.jpg "ASU football recruiting suddenly gains steam, adds locals")
ASU football recruiting suddenly gains steam, adds locals
Posted on June 21, 2018 | No CommentsHerm Edwards has just a handful of commitments to his 2019 football recruiting class. But the new head coach at Arizona State University appears to have made the most […]