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Arizona Sports (AZCentral)- USA Gymnastics interim CEO Mary Bono resigns under pressure October 17, 2018
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- Arizona high school basketball off to big start in weekend showcases October 17, 2018
- Game of the Week: Breaking down Highland-Queen Creek high school football game October 17, 2018
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![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 […] -
![It took some really impressive resumes to even get nominated as this year’s high school athletes of the year, much less win the award. But Tyson Jones and Brooke […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/shot-put-115x115.jpg "Tyson Jones, Brooke Nuneviller are AZ’s top prep athletes")
Tyson Jones, Brooke Nuneviller are AZ’s top prep athletes
Posted on June 16, 2018 | No CommentsIt took some really impressive resumes to even get nominated as this year’s high school athletes of the year, much less win the award. But Tyson Jones and Brooke […] -
![Ray Anderson knows baseball. The Arizona State athletic director enjoyed a successful college career playing at Stanford. But his recent decision to bring back his head baseball coach for another […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/ASUbasb-115x115.jpg "Here’s why ASU isn’t firing its baseball coach…")
Here’s why ASU isn’t firing its baseball coach…
Posted on June 13, 2018 | No CommentsRay Anderson knows baseball. The Arizona State athletic director enjoyed a successful college career playing at Stanford. But his recent decision to bring back his head baseball coach for another […] -
![Kevin Sumlin just bought some insurance for his University of Arizona football program. And maybe a little additional job security. Sumlin, who was hired in mid-January to take over […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Gunnell-115x115.jpg "Tate’s successor? UA lands 4-star QB Grant Gunnell")
Tate’s successor? UA lands 4-star QB Grant Gunnell
Posted on June 11, 2018 | No CommentsKevin Sumlin just bought some insurance for his University of Arizona football program. And maybe a little additional job security. Sumlin, who was hired in mid-January to take over […] -
![Marissa Schuld pitched her Pinnacle High School softball team to a state title this season, finally getting over the hump after two years in the circle when the Pioneers […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Schuld-115x115.jpg "Marissa Schuld is Gatorade Softball Player of Year – again")
Marissa Schuld is Gatorade Softball Player of Year – again
Posted on June 5, 2018 | No CommentsMarissa Schuld pitched her Pinnacle High School softball team to a state title this season, finally getting over the hump after two years in the circle when the Pioneers […] -
![The hill was just too steep to climb. So now Arizona State has descended from the summit of college softball where the Sun Devils lost two straight games and […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/ASUSB2-115x115.jpg "Losses to Oklahoma, Oregon knock ASU out of WCWS")
Losses to Oklahoma, Oregon knock ASU out of WCWS
Posted on June 3, 2018 | No CommentsThe hill was just too steep to climb. So now Arizona State has descended from the summit of college softball where the Sun Devils lost two straight games and […] -
![High School girls wrestling has just been added as an ’emerging sport’ in Arizona, making this state a pioneer in the movement. Supporters hope this move goes as well […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Gwrest2-115x115.jpg "Girls wrestling in AZ gets big boost as AIA adds the sport")
Girls wrestling in AZ gets big boost as AIA adds the sport
Posted on June 2, 2018 | No CommentsHigh School girls wrestling has just been added as an ’emerging sport’ in Arizona, making this state a pioneer in the movement. Supporters hope this move goes as well […] -
![Just two weeks ago, Mountain Ridge High School’s baseball team missed an opportunity to bring home the school’s first state championship in that sport when Sandra Day O’Connor High […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Liberatore-115x115.jpg "Matt LIberatore earns Gatorade POY award…is MLB next?")
Matt LIberatore earns Gatorade POY award…is MLB next?
Posted on May 31, 2018 | No CommentsJust two weeks ago, Mountain Ridge High School’s baseball team missed an opportunity to bring home the school’s first state championship in that sport when Sandra Day O’Connor High […] -
![The state of Arizona will be represented at this year’s Women’s College World Series. Just not in the way University of Arizona softball fans had hoped. The No. 14-ranked […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/ASUgJuarez-115x115.jpg "ASU advances to WCWS; UA softball sits this one out")
ASU advances to WCWS; UA softball sits this one out
Posted on May 28, 2018 | No CommentsThe state of Arizona will be represented at this year’s Women’s College World Series. Just not in the way University of Arizona softball fans had hoped. The No. 14-ranked […] -
![After nearly a quarter century, the love affair is over. Women’s tennis at University of Arizona is looking for a new suitor. Vicky Maes, who began her legendary collegiate tennis […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/VickyMaes-115x115.jpg "After 17 years with Maes, UA looks for new tennis coach")
After 17 years with Maes, UA looks for new tennis coach
Posted on May 26, 2018 | No CommentsAfter nearly a quarter century, the love affair is over. Women’s tennis at University of Arizona is looking for a new suitor. Vicky Maes, who began her legendary collegiate tennis […] -
![Despite redshirting a bunch of quality athletes during last year’s outdoor season, the Grand Canyon University track & field teams showed well, with the women’s team finishing second at the 2017 […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/TarasueBarn-115x115.jpg "GCU wins WAC title, has good shot at national T&F title")
GCU wins WAC title, has good shot at national T&F title
Posted on May 25, 2018 | No CommentsDespite redshirting a bunch of quality athletes during last year’s outdoor season, the Grand Canyon University track & field teams showed well, with the women’s team finishing second at the 2017 […] -
![There are 286 Division I softball programs that were attempting to extend their seasons by earning a berth in a regional tournament. 64 of them made it into the […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/ASUsb-115x115.jpg "ASU & UA win softball regionals, still on road to WCWS")
ASU & UA win softball regionals, still on road to WCWS
Posted on May 21, 2018 | No CommentsThere are 286 Division I softball programs that were attempting to extend their seasons by earning a berth in a regional tournament. 64 of them made it into the […] -
![This year’s high school playoffs to decide a 6A state champion in baseball were, to say the least, full of surprises. Defending champion Hamilton High School lost twice in […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/BallGlove-115x115.jpg "6A baseball crown is first for Sandra Day O’Connor HS")
6A baseball crown is first for Sandra Day O’Connor HS
Posted on May 17, 2018 | No CommentsThis year’s high school playoffs to decide a 6A state champion in baseball were, to say the least, full of surprises. Defending champion Hamilton High School lost twice in […] -
![That wasn’t a monkey on the backs of the Pinnacle High School softball team. It was a 700-pound gorilla. And today, for the first time in years, that heavy […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Sball4-115x115.jpg "Finally! Pinnacle HS beats Hamilton for first softball title")
Finally! Pinnacle HS beats Hamilton for first softball title
Posted on May 15, 2018 | No CommentsThat wasn’t a monkey on the backs of the Pinnacle High School softball team. It was a 700-pound gorilla. And today, for the first time in years, that heavy […] -
![Back on March 3, Sandra Day O’Connor High School ran away with the boys’ volleyball title in the Wolf Howl Invitational at Chandler High School, rolling undefeated through nine […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/VBsetter-115x115.jpg "High seeds in 6A & 5A boys’ volleyball fell short at State")
High seeds in 6A & 5A boys’ volleyball fell short at State
Posted on May 14, 2018 | No CommentsBack on March 3, Sandra Day O’Connor High School ran away with the boys’ volleyball title in the Wolf Howl Invitational at Chandler High School, rolling undefeated through nine […] -
![It looks like the lead has changed hands once again in one of the most enduring rivalries in high school track & field as the Desert Vista High School […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/TF5-115x115.jpg "Chandler High, Desert Vista still own D-I track & field")
Chandler High, Desert Vista still own D-I track & field
Posted on May 10, 2018 | No CommentsIt looks like the lead has changed hands once again in one of the most enduring rivalries in high school track & field as the Desert Vista High School […] -
![Seven weeks ago, the University of Arizona men’s basketball program was mired in the muck of a recruiting scandal that has rocked the world of college basketball. An assistant […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/brandon-williams-d41cd88e3e8211da-115x115.png "Brandon Williams’ re-commit revives UA hoops recruiting")
Brandon Williams’ re-commit revives UA hoops recruiting
Posted on May 8, 2018 | No CommentsSeven weeks ago, the University of Arizona men’s basketball program was mired in the muck of a recruiting scandal that has rocked the world of college basketball. An assistant […] -
![This year’s high-school D-I tennis season belonged to two teams, from start to finish – right down to the final state championship. Brophy Prep boys’ team and the Desert […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/hstenns3-115x115.jpg "Brophy boys, Desert Mtn girls dominate D-I tennis – again")
Brophy boys, Desert Mtn girls dominate D-I tennis – again
Posted on May 6, 2018 | No CommentsThis year’s high-school D-I tennis season belonged to two teams, from start to finish – right down to the final state championship. Brophy Prep boys’ team and the Desert […] -
![The lifeblood of a college football program lies in the minds of high school players. That’s the premise behind a recent marketing study. And, based on survey results, the […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/ASUsparky-115x115.jpg "Study shows ASU, UA football programs need brand boost")
Study shows ASU, UA football programs need brand boost
Posted on May 5, 2018 | No CommentsThe lifeblood of a college football program lies in the minds of high school players. That’s the premise behind a recent marketing study. And, based on survey results, the […] -
![Perry High School will have its toughest challenge so far in the beach volleyball state tournament tonight when it faces off against No. 1-seeded Sandra Day O’Connor High School […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Beach-1-115x115.jpg "Perry HS ends Xavier’s 6-year reign in beach volleyball")
Perry HS ends Xavier’s 6-year reign in beach volleyball
Posted on May 1, 2018 | No CommentsPerry High School will have its toughest challenge so far in the beach volleyball state tournament tonight when it faces off against No. 1-seeded Sandra Day O’Connor High School […] -
![The death watch is over. Someone finally pulled the plug on the high-school football program at Joy Christian School that has been on life support since the end of […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/footblgrass-115x115.jpg "Struggling Joy Christian football program calls it quits")
Struggling Joy Christian football program calls it quits
Posted on April 28, 2018 | No CommentsThe death watch is over. Someone finally pulled the plug on the high-school football program at Joy Christian School that has been on life support since the end of […] -
![Some time today the Grand Canyon University women’s golf team will find out which NCAA regional they will compete in, their reward for winning the Western Athletic Conference Championship. […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Team_shot_crop-115x115.jpg "GCU’s first NCAA postseason qualifier? Women’s golf")
GCU’s first NCAA postseason qualifier? Women’s golf
Posted on April 25, 2018 | No CommentsSome time today the Grand Canyon University women’s golf team will find out which NCAA regional they will compete in, their reward for winning the Western Athletic Conference Championship. […] -
![The arrival of Trisha Ford last June to take over the Arizona State softball program has already resulted in a return to normalcy for a tradition-rich program that lost […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/McQuillen-115x115.jpg "UA takes softball series from ASU in extra-inning thriller")
UA takes softball series from ASU in extra-inning thriller
Posted on April 23, 2018 | No CommentsThe arrival of Trisha Ford last June to take over the Arizona State softball program has already resulted in a return to normalcy for a tradition-rich program that lost […]