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![The Antelopes’ men’s volleyball players threw everything they had at Ohio State in the quarterfinal round of the Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (MIVA) Tournament. It paid off handsomely as Grand […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/GCUmenVB-115x115.jpg "MIVA Tourn: GCU men’s volleyball upsets No. 11 Ohio State")
MIVA Tourn: GCU men’s volleyball upsets No. 11 Ohio State
Posted on April 23, 2013 | 41 CommentsThe Antelopes’ men’s volleyball players threw everything they had at Ohio State in the quarterfinal round of the Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (MIVA) Tournament. It paid off handsomely as Grand […] -
![Arizona’s Pac-12 football coaches were encouraged by what they saw at yesterday’s spring scrimmage games – and not just by what they saw on the field. Fans were abundant at […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/ASU-funfest-115x115.jpeg "A good sign: fans flock to ASU, UA spring football games")
A good sign: fans flock to ASU, UA spring football games
Posted on April 14, 2013 | 41 CommentsArizona’s Pac-12 football coaches were encouraged by what they saw at yesterday’s spring scrimmage games – and not just by what they saw on the field. Fans were abundant at […] -
![Now that the state tournament for sand volleyball wrapped up this week, a couple of things have become apparent in Arizona’s effort to become the pioneer for instituting the sport […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/sandVB-115x115.jpg "Xavier bags 2nd sand volleyball title as sport gets traction")
Xavier bags 2nd sand volleyball title as sport gets traction
Posted on April 12, 2013 | 40 CommentsNow that the state tournament for sand volleyball wrapped up this week, a couple of things have become apparent in Arizona’s effort to become the pioneer for instituting the sport […] -
![Exhale, Herb. The kid’s coming back. Arizona State’s head basketball coach, Herb Sendek, won’t lose his young stud to the NBA draft – not yet, anyway. Jahii Carson, the Pac-12 […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/JahiiC-115x115.jpeg "Jahii will be back; ASU basketball lives to fight another day")
Jahii will be back; ASU basketball lives to fight another day
Posted on April 10, 2013 | No CommentsExhale, Herb. The kid’s coming back. Arizona State’s head basketball coach, Herb Sendek, won’t lose his young stud to the NBA draft – not yet, anyway. Jahii Carson, the Pac-12 […] -
![How big is the hole in the coaching staff following the departure of James Whitford from the University of Arizona basketball program? Think Grand Canyon here. Whitford wasn’t just an […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/JamsWhitfrd-115x115.jpg "Big hole to fill: James Whitford leaves UA basketball staff")
Big hole to fill: James Whitford leaves UA basketball staff
Posted on April 8, 2013 | No CommentsHow big is the hole in the coaching staff following the departure of James Whitford from the University of Arizona basketball program? Think Grand Canyon here. Whitford wasn’t just an […] -
![The warm weather this weekend brought out some of the best performances of the season by Arizona’s three Division I colleges, as the two Pac-12 schools hosted annual events that […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/UAhiJump-115x115.jpeg "AZ colleges finish strong at weekend in-state T&F events")
AZ colleges finish strong at weekend in-state T&F events
Posted on April 7, 2013 | 1,352 CommentsThe warm weather this weekend brought out some of the best performances of the season by Arizona’s three Division I colleges, as the two Pac-12 schools hosted annual events that […] -
![A high school athlete that wants to have a college career at a school that is close to home makes an easy target for in-state recruiters. If it’s a school […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/bball-photos-115x115.jpg "Local prep stars found few rewards at in-state colleges")
Local prep stars found few rewards at in-state colleges
Posted on April 5, 2013 | No CommentsA high school athlete that wants to have a college career at a school that is close to home makes an easy target for in-state recruiters. If it’s a school […] -
![The rich get richer. Or more appropriately in college sports, winning begets more winners. University of Arizona, coming off a run to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament, has […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/AaronGordon-115x115.jpg "UA basketball strikes it rich with Aaron Gordon commitment")
UA basketball strikes it rich with Aaron Gordon commitment
Posted on April 3, 2013 | 1,490 CommentsThe rich get richer. Or more appropriately in college sports, winning begets more winners. University of Arizona, coming off a run to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament, has […] -
![As might be expected in a climate that offers year-round opportunity for outdoor play, softball enjoys both popularity and success – something most evident at the college level. The three […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/UAsbBattg-115x115.jpeg "College softball continues to thrive in sun-drenched Arizona")
College softball continues to thrive in sun-drenched Arizona
Posted on April 2, 2013 | 1,570 CommentsAs might be expected in a climate that offers year-round opportunity for outdoor play, softball enjoys both popularity and success – something most evident at the college level. The three […] -
![Apparently, Nevada’s Bishop Gorman High School has recovered from the perceived snub it got last year from Arizona’s prep governing body. But, if the national football power is holding a […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/FBtightshot-620x250-115x115.png "Sollenberger Classic moves to Nevada for football opener")
Sollenberger Classic moves to Nevada for football opener
Posted on April 1, 2013 | 8 CommentsApparently, Nevada’s Bishop Gorman High School has recovered from the perceived snub it got last year from Arizona’s prep governing body. But, if the national football power is holding a […] -
![Two seconds and three points. An entire basketball season for the Arizona Wildcats came down to those tiny numbers yesterday as Ohio State used a three-point shot with two ticks […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/OSUvUA-115x115.jpeg "Ohio State edges UA basketball in Sweet 16 match-up")
Ohio State edges UA basketball in Sweet 16 match-up
Posted on March 29, 2013 | No CommentsTwo seconds and three points. An entire basketball season for the Arizona Wildcats came down to those tiny numbers yesterday as Ohio State used a three-point shot with two ticks […] -
![Davonte’ Neal is back on the market again. But the question now is…. do the Arizona colleges still want him? Neal, if you recall, is the four-star prospect from Chaparral […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Davonte-620x253-115x115.jpg "Davonte’ Neal is available again…but is he damaged goods?")
Davonte’ Neal is available again…but is he damaged goods?
Posted on March 28, 2013 | 937 CommentsDavonte’ Neal is back on the market again. But the question now is…. do the Arizona colleges still want him? Neal, if you recall, is the four-star prospect from Chaparral […] -
![Tomorrow will mark the first time that Sean Miller‘s Arizona Wildcats have met up with Ohio State. But the fourth-year head basketball coach knows exactly what to expect when the […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/SMillerUA-620x250-115x115.jpeg "UA’s Sean Miller takes on ‘best friend’ in NCAA Sweet 16")
UA’s Sean Miller takes on ‘best friend’ in NCAA Sweet 16
Posted on March 27, 2013 | No CommentsTomorrow will mark the first time that Sean Miller‘s Arizona Wildcats have met up with Ohio State. But the fourth-year head basketball coach knows exactly what to expect when the […] -
![A top-25 national ranking for the Grand Canyon University baseball team has brought with it some validation for a move made by the school two years ago when it fired […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/GCUbattr-115x115.jpg "GCU baseball moves into national rankings at No. 23")
GCU baseball moves into national rankings at No. 23
Posted on March 26, 2013 | 1,576 CommentsA top-25 national ranking for the Grand Canyon University baseball team has brought with it some validation for a move made by the school two years ago when it fired […] -
![Red Mountain High School had to settle for a third-place finish in the popular Desert Mountain Softball Invitational that concluded Saturday. It wasn’t the result the team’s head coach, Richard Hamilton, had […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/UT_softball_2007-115x115.jpg "Horizon HS beats state’s best to win Desert Mountain Invite")
Horizon HS beats state’s best to win Desert Mountain Invite
Posted on March 25, 2013 | 1,351 CommentsRed Mountain High School had to settle for a third-place finish in the popular Desert Mountain Softball Invitational that concluded Saturday. It wasn’t the result the team’s head coach, Richard Hamilton, had […] -
![Like so many other events during the high school track & field season, the prestigious Chandler Rotary Invitational has become yet another stage for the Chandler High School girls’ team. […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/girlRunners-115x115.jpg "Track records fall, nat’l marks set at Chandler Invitational")
Track records fall, nat’l marks set at Chandler Invitational
Posted on March 24, 2013 | No CommentsLike so many other events during the high school track & field season, the prestigious Chandler Rotary Invitational has become yet another stage for the Chandler High School girls’ team. […] -
![And then there was one. The last Arizona college team left standing in the post-season is the University of Arizona Wildcats. At least until this afternoon. Arizona is marching its […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/SendkwPlayrs-115x115.jpeg "Post-season hoops: ASU is done, UA is moving on")
Post-season hoops: ASU is done, UA is moving on
Posted on March 23, 2013 | No CommentsAnd then there was one. The last Arizona college team left standing in the post-season is the University of Arizona Wildcats. At least until this afternoon. Arizona is marching its […] -
![OK, admit it… you probably don’t have Arizona advancing too far in the NCAA Tournament brackets you just turned in. Unless, of course, you’re an alum blinded by loyalty, or […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/UAbbCloseup-115x115.jpeg "Is Arizona basketball primed for upset by No. 11 Belmont?")
Is Arizona basketball primed for upset by No. 11 Belmont?
Posted on March 21, 2013 | No CommentsOK, admit it… you probably don’t have Arizona advancing too far in the NCAA Tournament brackets you just turned in. Unless, of course, you’re an alum blinded by loyalty, or […] -
![March Madness is in the air and the attention of the college sports fan is riveted on filling out the basketball brackets for this week’s start to the NCAA Tournament. […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/UAfbprctc-115x115.jpeg "ASU begins spring football practices; UA already underway")
ASU begins spring football practices; UA already underway
Posted on March 19, 2013 | No CommentsMarch Madness is in the air and the attention of the college sports fan is riveted on filling out the basketball brackets for this week’s start to the NCAA Tournament. […] -
![An abundance of tournament play last week gave high school baseball and softball teams around the Valley a chance to get in some extra work, and give the coaches an […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/BsbllSwing-115x115.jpg "Prep baseball, softball tourneys sprouting like spring flowers")
Prep baseball, softball tourneys sprouting like spring flowers
Posted on March 18, 2013 | 1,693 CommentsAn abundance of tournament play last week gave high school baseball and softball teams around the Valley a chance to get in some extra work, and give the coaches an […] -
![Three years ago, Russ Pennell was hired by Grand Canyon University to begin preparing its men’s basketball program to move up from Division II to Division I. The school wanted […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Golden+State+Warriors+v+Phoenix+Suns+wcGajZCEr2Pl-115x115.jpg "Majerle will replace Pennell as GCU head basketball coach")
Majerle will replace Pennell as GCU head basketball coach
Posted on March 16, 2013 | 2,384 CommentsThree years ago, Russ Pennell was hired by Grand Canyon University to begin preparing its men’s basketball program to move up from Division II to Division I. The school wanted […] -
![Women’s water polo has finally arrived. The Pac-12 Networks will provide a live broadcast today of a women’s water polo match for the first time ever. And the Arizona State […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ASUwtrPolo-115x115.jpeg "No. 3 ASU water polo to be part of first live TV coverage")
No. 3 ASU water polo to be part of first live TV coverage
Posted on March 16, 2013 | No CommentsWomen’s water polo has finally arrived. The Pac-12 Networks will provide a live broadcast today of a women’s water polo match for the first time ever. And the Arizona State […] -
![Arizona will be represented this season at the NCAA Tournaments, but the list of basketball teams going to the post-season is slim. Only three of the possible eight entrants will […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/GCUmnsBball-115x115.jpg "Just three of eight AZ teams will be joining March Madness")
Just three of eight AZ teams will be joining March Madness
Posted on March 15, 2013 | No CommentsArizona will be represented this season at the NCAA Tournaments, but the list of basketball teams going to the post-season is slim. Only three of the possible eight entrants will […] -
![A brand new national ranking is just what the Grand Canyon University softball team needed as they get ready for two of the most important games of the season today. […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/GCUsbCeleb-115x115.jpg "GCU softball travels to Hawaii for season’s biggest games")
GCU softball travels to Hawaii for season’s biggest games
Posted on March 14, 2013 | 1,944 CommentsA brand new national ranking is just what the Grand Canyon University softball team needed as they get ready for two of the most important games of the season today. […] -
![The first wave of public reaction to the facelift that Arizona State has given its iconic sports mascot has rolled in – and evidently does not include the open-armed acceptance […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/mascots-115x115.jpg "ASU’s new Sparky can’t compete with Yuma High’s Criminal")
ASU’s new Sparky can’t compete with Yuma High’s Criminal
Posted on March 13, 2013 | 1,297 CommentsThe first wave of public reaction to the facelift that Arizona State has given its iconic sports mascot has rolled in – and evidently does not include the open-armed acceptance […] -
![It’s another big year for hot-handed, play-making guards, as The Arizona Republic announces this seasons’s high school Players of the Year. Last year, Dewayne Russell, a 5’10” senior guard at […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ShootgBball-115x115.jpeg "Guards again dominate prep Player of the Year selections")
Guards again dominate prep Player of the Year selections
Posted on March 11, 2013 | No CommentsIt’s another big year for hot-handed, play-making guards, as The Arizona Republic announces this seasons’s high school Players of the Year. Last year, Dewayne Russell, a 5’10” senior guard at […] -
![This time, today’s basketball game with the Arizona Wildcats represents more for the Arizona State men’s team than just a chance to beat a hated rival. It might represent the […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Jahii-115x115.jpeg "Pac-12 hoops: ASU vs UA with post-season hopes on line")
Pac-12 hoops: ASU vs UA with post-season hopes on line
Posted on March 9, 2013 | No CommentsThis time, today’s basketball game with the Arizona Wildcats represents more for the Arizona State men’s team than just a chance to beat a hated rival. It might represent the […] -
![It was as if Arizona’s Pac-12 women’s basketball teams were linked by some sort of magnetic pull this season – a force that pulled them both to the bottom. Going […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Whyte-115x115.jpeg "UA, ASU women ousted early from Pac-12 hoops tourney")
UA, ASU women ousted early from Pac-12 hoops tourney
Posted on March 9, 2013 | No CommentsIt was as if Arizona’s Pac-12 women’s basketball teams were linked by some sort of magnetic pull this season – a force that pulled them both to the bottom. Going […] -
![In an early-January Phxfan article on the rehabilitation of Arizona Wildcats pitcher Kenzie Fowler following back surgery, we asked the rhetorical question: “Which Kenzie Fowler will be on the mound […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Fowler-115x115.jpeg "Back surgery forces UA’s Fowler to redshirt this season")
Back surgery forces UA’s Fowler to redshirt this season
Posted on March 8, 2013 | No CommentsIn an early-January Phxfan article on the rehabilitation of Arizona Wildcats pitcher Kenzie Fowler following back surgery, we asked the rhetorical question: “Which Kenzie Fowler will be on the mound […]