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![The Pride lived up to their name last night. And the Sollenberger Kick-off Classic lived up to the hype. Today the Mountain Pointe High School football team is the pride […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/fbhelmt-115x115.jpg "28-21…Mountain Pointe upsets Bishop Gorman on nat’l TV")
28-21…Mountain Pointe upsets Bishop Gorman on nat’l TV
Posted on August 24, 2013 | 201 CommentsThe Pride lived up to their name last night. And the Sollenberger Kick-off Classic lived up to the hype. Today the Mountain Pointe High School football team is the pride […] -
![As R.C. LaHaye gets his Grand Canyon University wrestling team ready for its first year of transitioning up to Division I, he’s keeping one eye on the horizon. This year […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/GCUwrstlg-115x115.jpg "GCU wrestling using ambitious schedule to prep for D-I")
GCU wrestling using ambitious schedule to prep for D-I
Posted on August 23, 2013 | 1,915 CommentsAs R.C. LaHaye gets his Grand Canyon University wrestling team ready for its first year of transitioning up to Division I, he’s keeping one eye on the horizon. This year […] -
![This will be Zach Bauman‘s final year in the familiar Navy-and-gold uniform he has worn in setting school football records at Northern Arizona University that may stand for a long […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/NAUfbBauman-115x115.jpg "NAU’s Bauman will have help in quest for Payton Award")
NAU’s Bauman will have help in quest for Payton Award
Posted on August 22, 2013 | 2,765 CommentsThis will be Zach Bauman‘s final year in the familiar Navy-and-gold uniform he has worn in setting school football records at Northern Arizona University that may stand for a long […] -
![Liberty Brittain was announced just yesterday as the new girls’ basketball coach at St. Mary’s High School and already she has probably been on the job longer than the last […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/StMarybb-115x115.jpg "St. Mary’s HS hires girls’ basketball coach…no, really")
St. Mary’s HS hires girls’ basketball coach…no, really
Posted on August 21, 2013 | 1,610 CommentsLiberty Brittain was announced just yesterday as the new girls’ basketball coach at St. Mary’s High School and already she has probably been on the job longer than the last […] -
![The game that officially opens the season for Arizona high school football teams won’t be played in this state this time around, but will be held in Nevada as the […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Gaelsfbfield-115x115.jpg "Sollenberger Classic: Bishop Gorman will host The Pride")
Sollenberger Classic: Bishop Gorman will host The Pride
Posted on August 19, 2013 | 46 CommentsThe game that officially opens the season for Arizona high school football teams won’t be played in this state this time around, but will be held in Nevada as the […] -
![Sean Miller‘s recruiting reach has just expanded again. Now the University of Arizona‘s head basketball coach has just made a huge acquisition in Louisiana with the addition of a 5-star […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/SMillerbyUA-115x115.jpg "5-star pick-up…Sean Miller’s recruiting reach grows at UA")
5-star pick-up…Sean Miller’s recruiting reach grows at UA
Posted on August 18, 2013 | 168 CommentsSean Miller‘s recruiting reach has just expanded again. Now the University of Arizona‘s head basketball coach has just made a huge acquisition in Louisiana with the addition of a 5-star […] -
![Dave Rubio, who is entering his 22nd year as University of Arizona head volleyball coach, might just have a sleeper on his hands this season. And that’s a good thing […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/vbUA-115x115.jpg "UA volleyball may be this year’s sleeper in the Pac-12")
UA volleyball may be this year’s sleeper in the Pac-12
Posted on August 16, 2013 | 204 CommentsDave Rubio, who is entering his 22nd year as University of Arizona head volleyball coach, might just have a sleeper on his hands this season. And that’s a good thing […] -
![College football recruits look for a lot of things when comparing schools they visit… things like facilities, tradition, campus atmosphere, the coaching staff – even the style of uniforms worn […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/UAfbPrctc-115x115.jpg "Tale of two camps…ASU, UA football take different paths")
Tale of two camps…ASU, UA football take different paths
Posted on August 14, 2013 | 2,113 CommentsCollege football recruits look for a lot of things when comparing schools they visit… things like facilities, tradition, campus atmosphere, the coaching staff – even the style of uniforms worn […] -
![It has been an incredibly eventful year for Miner Webster. And, by association, for high school girls basketball in the state of Arizona. The head coach at Highland High School in […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/clipboard-115x115.jpg "Prep hoops: Miner Webster named national Coach of Year")
Prep hoops: Miner Webster named national Coach of Year
Posted on August 12, 2013 | 195 CommentsIt has been an incredibly eventful year for Miner Webster. And, by association, for high school girls basketball in the state of Arizona. The head coach at Highland High School in […] -
![Jerry Conner probably figures it’s time to go back to high school again. This college thing has a way of turning sideways on the ol’ ball coach. After taking his lumps […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/ACUwbb-115x115.jpg "Arizona Christian changes women’s hoops coach again")
Arizona Christian changes women’s hoops coach again
Posted on August 11, 2013 | 2,743 CommentsJerry Conner probably figures it’s time to go back to high school again. This college thing has a way of turning sideways on the ol’ ball coach. After taking his lumps […] -
![Not many college sports fans are aware that they have a vote in determining the winner of the prestigious Heisman Trophy, presented annually to football’s top player. The same holds […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/BarrettUA-115x115.jpg "Barrett, Lalang give UA a shot to sweep The Bowerman")
Barrett, Lalang give UA a shot to sweep The Bowerman
Posted on August 9, 2013 | No CommentsNot many college sports fans are aware that they have a vote in determining the winner of the prestigious Heisman Trophy, presented annually to football’s top player. The same holds […] -
![The Flagstaff High School football team found a way to beat the summer heat that plagues athletes who have to practice in August in Arizona. The coach started practice at […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/footballHeat-115x115.jpg "High school football and desert heat…a survival guide")
High school football and desert heat…a survival guide
Posted on August 8, 2013 | 1,732 CommentsThe Flagstaff High School football team found a way to beat the summer heat that plagues athletes who have to practice in August in Arizona. The coach started practice at […] -
![Arizona State‘s unofficial goodwill ambassadors to China are packing up for tomorrow’s flight to Beijing, starting a 10-day tour through the Asian country. And, oh yeah, they’ll play some basketball […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/BBsignngautog-115x115.jpg "Fanfest done… China now next stop for ASU men’s hoops")
Fanfest done… China now next stop for ASU men’s hoops
Posted on August 7, 2013 | 1,226 CommentsArizona State‘s unofficial goodwill ambassadors to China are packing up for tomorrow’s flight to Beijing, starting a 10-day tour through the Asian country. And, oh yeah, they’ll play some basketball […] -
![Some high schools are actually beginning classes already, but summer can’t officially conclude until the last batter is out at the Area Code Games, the annual summer ritual that brings […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/As-pitcher-e1375751158921-115x115.jpg "AZ prep baseball stars off to good start at Area Code Games")
AZ prep baseball stars off to good start at Area Code Games
Posted on August 6, 2013 | 2,213 CommentsSome high schools are actually beginning classes already, but summer can’t officially conclude until the last batter is out at the Area Code Games, the annual summer ritual that brings […] -
![The football gods have done it again. For the second straight season, they have smiled down on the University of Arizona football program and dropped a savior into the lap […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/ConnorBrwr-115x115.jpg "Another gift for RichRod…Connor Brewer picks UA football")
Another gift for RichRod…Connor Brewer picks UA football
Posted on July 31, 2013 | 2,230 CommentsThe football gods have done it again. For the second straight season, they have smiled down on the University of Arizona football program and dropped a savior into the lap […] -
![“Go from the inside out.” That’s the way Arizona State head football coach explains his philosophy on recruiting. By that, Todd Graham is referring to the emphasis he and his […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/ASUfbcrowd-115x115.jpeg "More top local prep football players staying in-state")
More top local prep football players staying in-state
Posted on July 30, 2013 | 199 Comments“Go from the inside out.” That’s the way Arizona State head football coach explains his philosophy on recruiting. By that, Todd Graham is referring to the emphasis he and his […] -
![This summer hasn’t felt quite the same for the University of Arizona women’s basketball team. The players still attended summer school while getting in regular strength and conditioning workouts. And […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/UAbbCourt-115x115.jpg "Without Whyte…a strange summer for UA women’s hoops")
Without Whyte…a strange summer for UA women’s hoops
Posted on July 29, 2013 | 2,852 CommentsThis summer hasn’t felt quite the same for the University of Arizona women’s basketball team. The players still attended summer school while getting in regular strength and conditioning workouts. And […] -
![It’s little more than two weeks now before the Arizona State football players pack their bags for Camp Tontozona. But this year the trip will be filled with more optimism […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/ASUfbsmoke-115x115.jpg "Is Camp Tontozona the prelude to ASU’s perfect storm?")
Is Camp Tontozona the prelude to ASU’s perfect storm?
Posted on July 27, 2013 | 2,317 CommentsIt’s little more than two weeks now before the Arizona State football players pack their bags for Camp Tontozona. But this year the trip will be filled with more optimism […] -
![Arizona high school wrestlers didn’t fare well last week in the Junior (16-18 yr.) division of the prestigious ASIC/Vaughan National Championships in Fargo, ND. But those in the Cadet (15-16) […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Fargo-115x115.jpg "AZ prep wrestlers post best-ever Cadet record at Fargo")
AZ prep wrestlers post best-ever Cadet record at Fargo
Posted on July 25, 2013 | 1,485 CommentsArizona high school wrestlers didn’t fare well last week in the Junior (16-18 yr.) division of the prestigious ASIC/Vaughan National Championships in Fargo, ND. But those in the Cadet (15-16) […] -
![There are two distinctly different philosophies when it comes to dealing with the first month or so of the college football season. Some coaches want the wins, to make sure […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/UAfbPlayrs-115x115.jpg "ASU football will get tough tests early, as UA Cats coast")
ASU football will get tough tests early, as UA Cats coast
Posted on July 23, 2013 | 193 CommentsThere are two distinctly different philosophies when it comes to dealing with the first month or so of the college football season. Some coaches want the wins, to make sure […] -
![Michael Crow needs to stay out of college athletics. It’s that simple. The Arizona State University president is back in the news again, apparently spearheading a movement among the Pac-12 […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Crow-115x115.jpg "Dr. Crow needs to move to the sidelines of ASU sports")
Dr. Crow needs to move to the sidelines of ASU sports
Posted on July 22, 2013 | 150 CommentsMichael Crow needs to stay out of college athletics. It’s that simple. The Arizona State University president is back in the news again, apparently spearheading a movement among the Pac-12 […] -
![Both of Arizona’s Pac-12 representatives in women’s golf have a decidedly foreign flavor. Arizona State‘s roster carries players from France, Colombia, Spain, and Australia. The University of Arizona squad this […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/ASUgolf-115x115.jpg "Hamilton High loads up ASU women’s golf team")
Hamilton High loads up ASU women’s golf team
Posted on July 20, 2013 | 2,109 CommentsBoth of Arizona’s Pac-12 representatives in women’s golf have a decidedly foreign flavor. Arizona State‘s roster carries players from France, Colombia, Spain, and Australia. The University of Arizona squad this […] -
![What is there left to prove after you’ve won a gold medal on the international stage? That’s probably a good question for Ky Westbrook. The high school sprinter just returned […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Ky-W-115x115.jpg "What’s left for Ky Westbrook after winning a gold medal?")
What’s left for Ky Westbrook after winning a gold medal?
Posted on July 18, 2013 | 1,693 CommentsWhat is there left to prove after you’ve won a gold medal on the international stage? That’s probably a good question for Ky Westbrook. The high school sprinter just returned […] -
![If Jermaine Marshall is able to bring his Big 10 show to the Pac-12, the Arizona State Sun Devils can begin making plans for their first appearance in the NCAA […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/bbCrowd-115x115.jpg "ASU basketball finds a back-court mate for Jahii")
ASU basketball finds a back-court mate for Jahii
Posted on July 16, 2013 | 1,305 CommentsIf Jermaine Marshall is able to bring his Big 10 show to the Pac-12, the Arizona State Sun Devils can begin making plans for their first appearance in the NCAA […] -
![Jason Watson, the head volleyball coach at Arizona State, has enjoyed considerable recruiting success these past couple of years, pulling in nationally-ranked recruiting classes in 2012 and 2013. Now he […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/ASUsandVB-115x115.jpg "ASU jumps on the sand volleyball bandwagon")
ASU jumps on the sand volleyball bandwagon
Posted on July 15, 2013 | 2,971 CommentsJason Watson, the head volleyball coach at Arizona State, has enjoyed considerable recruiting success these past couple of years, pulling in nationally-ranked recruiting classes in 2012 and 2013. Now he […] -
![Dan Majerle just signed “the next LeBron James” to play for his Grand Canyon University basketball team. Unfortunately, he’s about a decade too late. That train has left the station […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Dwalker-115x115.jpg "GCU is last stop for former hoops phenom Demetrius Walker")
GCU is last stop for former hoops phenom Demetrius Walker
Posted on July 12, 2013 | 2,684 CommentsDan Majerle just signed “the next LeBron James” to play for his Grand Canyon University basketball team. Unfortunately, he’s about a decade too late. That train has left the station […] -
![If that blur that went streaking through Sky Harbor airport emitted a blue and red coloration, it was probably Rich Rodriguez heading for Texas. The University of Arizona‘s head football […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Connor-Brewer-115x115.jpg "Wake up, UA fans…QB Connor Brewer is leaving Texas")
Wake up, UA fans…QB Connor Brewer is leaving Texas
Posted on July 10, 2013 | 1,896 CommentsIf that blur that went streaking through Sky Harbor airport emitted a blue and red coloration, it was probably Rich Rodriguez heading for Texas. The University of Arizona‘s head football […] -
![The college football landscape is littered with national awards that recognize excellence at the various positions. Most are named after a great player from the past who also excelled at […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/DJfostr1-115x115.jpeg "ASU football recognized on numerous award watch lists")
ASU football recognized on numerous award watch lists
Posted on July 9, 2013 | 1,295 CommentsThe college football landscape is littered with national awards that recognize excellence at the various positions. Most are named after a great player from the past who also excelled at […] -
![Trent May, the head coach for the Grand Canyon University women’s basketball program, knows what it’s going to take next season to make the big jump from Division II ball […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Courtney2-115x115.jpg "Transfers help guide GCU women’s hoops move to D-I")
Transfers help guide GCU women’s hoops move to D-I
Posted on July 8, 2013 | 908 CommentsTrent May, the head coach for the Grand Canyon University women’s basketball program, knows what it’s going to take next season to make the big jump from Division II ball […]