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![R.C. LaHaye decided to do something different to start this wrestling season, so he threw the mats on the ground outside the Grand Canyon University Student Union building and […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/GCUwrst-115x115.jpg "Trouble adjusting to D-I? Not top-ranked GCU wrestling")
Trouble adjusting to D-I? Not top-ranked GCU wrestling
Posted on January 31, 2014 | 4,165 CommentsR.C. LaHaye decided to do something different to start this wrestling season, so he threw the mats on the ground outside the Grand Canyon University Student Union building and […] -
![It’s beginning to feel like the big renovation of Sun Devil Stadium is actually going to happen. Almost two years have passed since Arizona State rolled out the first […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/sun-devil-stadium-renovation-2-115x115.png "Sun Devil Stadium project begins the hunt for donations")
Sun Devil Stadium project begins the hunt for donations
Posted on January 29, 2014 | 3,860 CommentsIt’s beginning to feel like the big renovation of Sun Devil Stadium is actually going to happen. Almost two years have passed since Arizona State rolled out the first […] -
![The Desert Vista High School girls basketball team was just seven games away from a perfect season when they tripped over Mesquite High School last week and showed the […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/girl-basketball-player-New_Lothrop_girls74-115x115.jpg "Mesquite HS downs unbeaten DV to heat up state playoffs")
Mesquite HS downs unbeaten DV to heat up state playoffs
Posted on January 27, 2014 | 3,463 CommentsThe Desert Vista High School girls basketball team was just seven games away from a perfect season when they tripped over Mesquite High School last week and showed the […] -
![The Arizona GymCats posted their highest team totals in a decade, entered the University of Arizona record books with the 15th-highest score in program history, and capped off their […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/parBars-115x115.jpg "UA GymCats narrowly miss huge upset of No. 1 Sooners")
UA GymCats narrowly miss huge upset of No. 1 Sooners
Posted on January 26, 2014 | 2,281 CommentsThe Arizona GymCats posted their highest team totals in a decade, entered the University of Arizona record books with the 15th-highest score in program history, and capped off their […] -
![It’s really pretty impressive what Trent May is doing at Grand Canyon University. If you look at the latest standings in the Western Athletic Conference (WAC), you wouldn’t think […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/GCUwbMay-115x115.jpg "Trent May has GCU women’s basketball adjusting to D-I")
Trent May has GCU women’s basketball adjusting to D-I
Posted on January 25, 2014 | 2,132 CommentsIt’s really pretty impressive what Trent May is doing at Grand Canyon University. If you look at the latest standings in the Western Athletic Conference (WAC), you wouldn’t think […] -
![After watching the Arizona State men’s and women’s lopsided basketball losses to top-ranked teams last week, it begs the question as to whether the Sun Devils will be a […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Coaches-Pic-115x115.png "High-profile losses continue to define ASU basketball")
High-profile losses continue to define ASU basketball
Posted on January 24, 2014 | 3,777 CommentsAfter watching the Arizona State men’s and women’s lopsided basketball losses to top-ranked teams last week, it begs the question as to whether the Sun Devils will be a […] -
![Another celebration of high school basketball on MLK Day is in the record books and, as usual, fans who attended the Martin Luther King Basketball Classic games yesterday at […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/BballHoop-115x115.jpg "Corona del Sol cruises to MLK Classic win, as do Seton girls")
Corona del Sol cruises to MLK Classic win, as do Seton girls
Posted on January 21, 2014 | 2 CommentsAnother celebration of high school basketball on MLK Day is in the record books and, as usual, fans who attended the Martin Luther King Basketball Classic games yesterday at […] -
![They’re still shuffling the deck at the Flowing Wells Wrestling Invite. This year it was Mesa’s Mountain View High School that took its turn at holding off Tucson’s Sunnyside […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/wrestlg-1-115x115.jpg "Mountain View HS is first-time winner at Flowing Wells Invite")
Mountain View HS is first-time winner at Flowing Wells Invite
Posted on January 20, 2014 | 2,686 CommentsThey’re still shuffling the deck at the Flowing Wells Wrestling Invite. This year it was Mesa’s Mountain View High School that took its turn at holding off Tucson’s Sunnyside […] -
![The new year is off to a great start for a University of Arizona swimming program that fell into disarray when it began the 2013-14 season. Arizona’s women’s team […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/UAwomSwi-115x115.jpg "UA swimmers handling setbacks, prep for No. 1 California")
UA swimmers handling setbacks, prep for No. 1 California
Posted on January 18, 2014 | 1,853 CommentsThe new year is off to a great start for a University of Arizona swimming program that fell into disarray when it began the 2013-14 season. Arizona’s women’s team […] -
![Tonight’s basketball game between University of Arizona, the nation’s top-ranked team, and un-ranked Arizona State appears to be, at least on paper, another David vs. Goliath encounter. But the […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/bbCrowd-115x115.jpg "Upset of No. 1 UA could be ASU’s ticket to the Big Dance")
Upset of No. 1 UA could be ASU’s ticket to the Big Dance
Posted on January 16, 2014 | 2,130 CommentsTonight’s basketball game between University of Arizona, the nation’s top-ranked team, and un-ranked Arizona State appears to be, at least on paper, another David vs. Goliath encounter. But the […] -
![The 45,777 fans that showed at Arizona Stadium up for the Wildcats’ Nov. 23 upset of fifth-ranked Oregon were painfully aware it might be the last time they would […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/KaDEM-115x115.jpg "UA’s Carey projected as 2nd-round pick; opts for NFL draft")
UA’s Carey projected as 2nd-round pick; opts for NFL draft
Posted on January 14, 2014 | 2,721 CommentsThe 45,777 fans that showed at Arizona Stadium up for the Wildcats’ Nov. 23 upset of fifth-ranked Oregon were painfully aware it might be the last time they would […] -
![They’re coming down out of the mountains and back from desert treks to fuel the movement to provide a new sport for Arizona high schools to embrace. Mountain bikers […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/HSmtnbike-115x115.jpg "Mountain biking is latest addition to AZ high school sports")
Mountain biking is latest addition to AZ high school sports
Posted on January 13, 2014 | 2,471 CommentsThey’re coming down out of the mountains and back from desert treks to fuel the movement to provide a new sport for Arizona high schools to embrace. Mountain bikers […] -
![The Arizona Wildcats are still the No. 1 team in college basketball. And now they’re poised to break a record that has stood for more than three-quarters of a […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/SeanMillr-3-115x115.jpg "Win over UCLA gives UA basketball best start in 82 years")
Win over UCLA gives UA basketball best start in 82 years
Posted on January 10, 2014 | 626 CommentsThe Arizona Wildcats are still the No. 1 team in college basketball. And now they’re poised to break a record that has stood for more than three-quarters of a […] -
![Ray Anderson called his new job his “dream destination” after being introduced this morning as the new athletic director at Arizona State University, filling the void left by Steve […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/RayAnderson-115x115.jpg "ASU picks NFL exec as next AD, introduces Ray Anderson")
ASU picks NFL exec as next AD, introduces Ray Anderson
Posted on January 9, 2014 | 3,270 CommentsRay Anderson called his new job his “dream destination” after being introduced this morning as the new athletic director at Arizona State University, filling the void left by Steve […] -
![It had to happen sooner or later. Thirty-four years is a long time to commit to coaching. But John Spini‘s retirement wasn’t expected quite yet. The Arizona State University head […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Spini-115x115.jpg "After 34 yrs at ASU, Spini to retire after gymnastics season")
After 34 yrs at ASU, Spini to retire after gymnastics season
Posted on January 8, 2014 | 2,554 CommentsIt had to happen sooner or later. Thirty-four years is a long time to commit to coaching. But John Spini‘s retirement wasn’t expected quite yet. The Arizona State University head […] -
![Despite hitting an unexpected pothole on their trip through Washington state, the Arizona State women’s basketball team smoothed things out yesterday in dominating fashion, beating the Washington Huskies in […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/CharliCheers-115x115.jpg "Freshmen key to strong start for ASU women’s basketball")
Freshmen key to strong start for ASU women’s basketball
Posted on January 6, 2014 | 1,412 CommentsDespite hitting an unexpected pothole on their trip through Washington state, the Arizona State women’s basketball team smoothed things out yesterday in dominating fashion, beating the Washington Huskies in […] -
![It’s amazing what a couple of bowl wins, back-to-back 8-5 records, and a major addition to the school’s football facilities will do for recruiting. For the University of Arizona, […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/JalenTabor-115x115.jpg "UA football scores huge recruiting coup: 5-star Jalen Tabor")
UA football scores huge recruiting coup: 5-star Jalen Tabor
Posted on January 4, 2014 | 581 CommentsIt’s amazing what a couple of bowl wins, back-to-back 8-5 records, and a major addition to the school’s football facilities will do for recruiting. For the University of Arizona, […] -
![There’s an abbreviated medical term that will put terror into the heart of any basketball coach… torn ACL. An injury to the anterior cruciate ligament, one of the four […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/GCUwBBll-115x115.jpg "GCU women’s basketball season derailed by key injuries")
GCU women’s basketball season derailed by key injuries
Posted on January 3, 2014 | 4,533 CommentsThere’s an abbreviated medical term that will put terror into the heart of any basketball coach… torn ACL. An injury to the anterior cruciate ligament, one of the four […] -
![The VisitMesa.com Basketball Challenge has turned into something of a showcase for Corona del Sol High School – and this year was no exception. Corona, the No. 1 ranked […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/drible-115x115.jpg "Corona del Sol wraps 2013 unbeaten after VisitMesa tourney")
Corona del Sol wraps 2013 unbeaten after VisitMesa tourney
Posted on January 2, 2014 | 3,281 CommentsThe VisitMesa.com Basketball Challenge has turned into something of a showcase for Corona del Sol High School – and this year was no exception. Corona, the No. 1 ranked […] -
![In a game that was billed as a duel between the nation’s top running backs, it was a kid with a famous name that caught the fans’ attention in […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/FAGEWCBBRLPZHTK.20131231193214-115x115.jpg "UA impressive in 42-19 bowl win against Boston College")
UA impressive in 42-19 bowl win against Boston College
Posted on January 1, 2014 | 476 CommentsIn a game that was billed as a duel between the nation’s top running backs, it was a kid with a famous name that caught the fans’ attention in […] -
![Down two touchdowns to Texas Tech in last night’s Holiday Bowl, Arizona State had a chance to score just before the first half ended. An impressive 16-play, 70-yard drive […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/ASUvTexTec-115x115.jpeg "‘Very embarrassed’ says Graham in ASU’s 37-23 bowl loss")
‘Very embarrassed’ says Graham in ASU’s 37-23 bowl loss
Posted on December 31, 2013 | 4 CommentsDown two touchdowns to Texas Tech in last night’s Holiday Bowl, Arizona State had a chance to score just before the first half ended. An impressive 16-play, 70-yard drive […] -
![It was bad enough that all of the sports teams at Deer Valley High School were unnecessarily threatened with a post-season ban due to an issue that related to […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Football-115x115.jpg "Prep football dispute takes ugly turn toward the courts")
Prep football dispute takes ugly turn toward the courts
Posted on December 29, 2013 | 2,066 CommentsIt was bad enough that all of the sports teams at Deer Valley High School were unnecessarily threatened with a post-season ban due to an issue that related to […] -
![There are probably as many high school sports tournaments as there are shopping trips to the mall during the holidays. Several of the bigger four-day events such as the […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/many-basketballs1-115x115.jpg "Nike TOC headlines full menu of holiday prep tourneys")
Nike TOC headlines full menu of holiday prep tourneys
Posted on December 27, 2013 | 3,244 CommentsThere are probably as many high school sports tournaments as there are shopping trips to the mall during the holidays. Several of the bigger four-day events such as the […] -
![An important aspect of Arizona Christian University‘s branding effort through its sports programs has been the hiring of high-profile coaches for the major programs in an effort to gain […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/ACUcoaches-115x115.jpg "ACU breaks pattern with hiring of football, softball coaches")
ACU breaks pattern with hiring of football, softball coaches
Posted on December 26, 2013 | 2,813 CommentsAn important aspect of Arizona Christian University‘s branding effort through its sports programs has been the hiring of high-profile coaches for the major programs in an effort to gain […] -
![The Northern Arizona University men’s basketball team is about to get run over by Santa’s reindeer on the way to Christmas. Just two days before the jolly old-timer makes […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/UAdunk-115x115.jpg "No. 1 UA out to ruin Christmas for NAU men’s basketball")
No. 1 UA out to ruin Christmas for NAU men’s basketball
Posted on December 19, 2013 | 4 CommentsThe Northern Arizona University men’s basketball team is about to get run over by Santa’s reindeer on the way to Christmas. Just two days before the jolly old-timer makes […] -
![The loss of its athletic director last month was a setback for the Arizona State athletics program. But now, Steve Patterson‘s departure may, in an ironic twist, have actually […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/ASUfbHi5-115x115.jpg "Relax…ASU’s football coach won’t get a shot at Texas job")
Relax…ASU’s football coach won’t get a shot at Texas job
Posted on December 17, 2013 | 3 CommentsThe loss of its athletic director last month was a setback for the Arizona State athletics program. But now, Steve Patterson‘s departure may, in an ironic twist, have actually […] -
![Basketball fans who attended the inaugural Hoophall West Invitational over the weekend at Grand Canyon University had a chance to watch some of the best high school teams in the […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Basketball8-115x115.jpg "Corona del Sol HS tops local field at inaugural Hoophall West")
Corona del Sol HS tops local field at inaugural Hoophall West
Posted on December 16, 2013 | 3,467 CommentsBasketball fans who attended the inaugural Hoophall West Invitational over the weekend at Grand Canyon University had a chance to watch some of the best high school teams in the […] -
![Each year at this time, the holiday break from school provides high school sports teams the opportunity to jump into one of the many early-season tournaments going on throughout […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/girlssoccer20-115x115.jpg "Hamilton boys, Highland girls win Diablos Soccer Classic")
Hamilton boys, Highland girls win Diablos Soccer Classic
Posted on December 15, 2013 | 46 CommentsEach year at this time, the holiday break from school provides high school sports teams the opportunity to jump into one of the many early-season tournaments going on throughout […] -
![Charli Turner Thorne has her Arizona State women’s basketball team back on track. After losing 11 of the final 14 games last season, the Sun Devils are off to […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/ASUbbfaces-115x115.jpg "Women’s hoops: ASU, UA programs on different trajectories")
Women’s hoops: ASU, UA programs on different trajectories
Posted on December 13, 2013 | 3 CommentsCharli Turner Thorne has her Arizona State women’s basketball team back on track. After losing 11 of the final 14 games last season, the Sun Devils are off to […]