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Desert Vista Archive
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![The much-anticipated match-up of top-seeded Brophy Prep and No. 2 Pinnacle High School in the 6A boys’ basketball state championship game could be just a week away. Or it […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/HandsatRim-115x115.jpg "Ahwatukee rivals could upset 6A basketball title race")
Ahwatukee rivals could upset 6A basketball title race
Posted on February 21, 2018 | No CommentsThe much-anticipated match-up of top-seeded Brophy Prep and No. 2 Pinnacle High School in the 6A boys’ basketball state championship game could be just a week away. Or it […] -
![Desert Vista High is fast becoming Brophy Prep‘s worst nightmare. At least when it comes to boys’ soccer. The Thunder eliminated Brophy in the first round of the state […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/soccrfeet-115x115.jpg "Desert Vista’s soccer title avenges earlier losses to Brophy")
Desert Vista’s soccer title avenges earlier losses to Brophy
Posted on February 13, 2018 | No CommentsDesert Vista High is fast becoming Brophy Prep‘s worst nightmare. At least when it comes to boys’ soccer. The Thunder eliminated Brophy in the first round of the state […] -
![The Hamilton High girls’ soccer team was looking for some revenge against Desert Vista High School when the two teams met for the Black Division title of the Arizona […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Gsoccer-115x115.jpg "Hamilton falls just short of sweep at AZ Soccer Showcase")
Hamilton falls just short of sweep at AZ Soccer Showcase
Posted on January 4, 2017 | No CommentsThe Hamilton High girls’ soccer team was looking for some revenge against Desert Vista High School when the two teams met for the Black Division title of the Arizona […] -
![In keeping with the focus on this week’s presidential election, consider this: The last time the Brophy Prep swim & dive team failed to win a state title, Ronald […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/backstrok-115x115.jpg "Brophy adds 37th swim title, Chaparral sets D-II records")
Brophy adds 37th swim title, Chaparral sets D-II records
Posted on November 10, 2016 | No CommentsIn keeping with the focus on this week’s presidential election, consider this: The last time the Brophy Prep swim & dive team failed to win a state title, Ronald […] -
![The gymnasium at Mesquite High School in Gilbert was packed for Tuesday’s state girls’ volleyball championship match between Xavier Prep and Desert Vista High as fans awaited the much-anticipated […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/hsVolbl-115x115.jpg "Desert Vista holds off Xavier for repeat D-I volleyball title")
Desert Vista holds off Xavier for repeat D-I volleyball title
Posted on November 12, 2015 | No CommentsThe gymnasium at Mesquite High School in Gilbert was packed for Tuesday’s state girls’ volleyball championship match between Xavier Prep and Desert Vista High as fans awaited the much-anticipated […] -
![The Division I state tournament for girls volleyball began Tuesday, but today is when it gets serious. In Tuesday’s first round in Division I, top-seeded Desert Vista High School […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/volleyball_large-115x115.jpg "Desert Vista volleyball begins quest to repeat state title")
Desert Vista volleyball begins quest to repeat state title
Posted on November 5, 2015 | No CommentsThe Division I state tournament for girls volleyball began Tuesday, but today is when it gets serious. In Tuesday’s first round in Division I, top-seeded Desert Vista High School […] -
![It looks like the early-season shake-out in the high school football rankings has finally settled in after six weeks of play, and the contenders have been sorted out from […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/HSfootb-115x115.jpg "Prep football week 6: Teams at the top have settled in")
Prep football week 6: Teams at the top have settled in
Posted on October 6, 2015 | No CommentsIt looks like the early-season shake-out in the high school football rankings has finally settled in after six weeks of play, and the contenders have been sorted out from […] -
![Two years ago, the sister tandem of Dani and Baylee Jones led the Desert Vista High School girls’ cross country team to a huge upset of Xavier Prep, wresting the […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/xcGirls-115x115.png "Desert Vista girls x-country begins 2015 nationally-ranked")
Desert Vista girls x-country begins 2015 nationally-ranked
Posted on September 17, 2015 | No CommentsTwo years ago, the sister tandem of Dani and Baylee Jones led the Desert Vista High School girls’ cross country team to a huge upset of Xavier Prep, wresting the […] -
![Softball is all about the pitching. Teams live and die with their ace. If there is anyone out there that doubts that simple fact, they need look no further […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/softblslide-115x115.jpg "Red Mountain playoff loss ends 5-year softball title reign")
Red Mountain playoff loss ends 5-year softball title reign
Posted on May 6, 2015 | No CommentsSoftball is all about the pitching. Teams live and die with their ace. If there is anyone out there that doubts that simple fact, they need look no further […] -
![With the high school hitting the holiday break, there will be plenty of basketball still taking place in the many tournaments offered around the state. And that’s when we […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/girlsbb-115x115.jpg "Desert Vista girls on track to repeat as D-I hoops champs")
Desert Vista girls on track to repeat as D-I hoops champs
Posted on December 15, 2014 | No CommentsWith the high school hitting the holiday break, there will be plenty of basketball still taking place in the many tournaments offered around the state. And that’s when we […] -
![When Hamilton High School was the No. 1 team in the azcentral state volleyball rankings back in mid-September, Desert Vista High School moved up to replace Xavier Prep as […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/hsvollybl-115x115.jpg "Desert Vista HS wins D-I volleyball title in 5 sets")
Desert Vista HS wins D-I volleyball title in 5 sets
Posted on November 13, 2014 | No CommentsWhen Hamilton High School was the No. 1 team in the azcentral state volleyball rankings back in mid-September, Desert Vista High School moved up to replace Xavier Prep as […] -
![When Jeff Messer and Dave Van Sickle were sharing the head-coaching duties for the Xavier Prep cross country team, they felt it would be interesting to see what would […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/desert_vista_boys_and_girls-9452-115x115.jpg "State record for Dani Jones; Desert Vista sweeps XC titles")
State record for Dani Jones; Desert Vista sweeps XC titles
Posted on November 11, 2014 | No CommentsWhen Jeff Messer and Dave Van Sickle were sharing the head-coaching duties for the Xavier Prep cross country team, they felt it would be interesting to see what would […] -
![As this high-school basketball season progressed, it appeared increasingly that Corona del Sol High School could have just phoned it in this year and showed up to collect its […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/hsbbll-115x115.jpg "D-I hoops: Corona boys 3-peat, Desert Vista girls get 1st title")
D-I hoops: Corona boys 3-peat, Desert Vista girls get 1st title
Posted on March 2, 2014 | 2,020 CommentsAs this high-school basketball season progressed, it appeared increasingly that Corona del Sol High School could have just phoned it in this year and showed up to collect its […] -
![Nathan Rodriguez has been used to winning the high school cross country events he entered this year. The senior at Corona del Sol High School in Tempe ran undefeated and […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/XCswRegion-115x115.jpg "Rodriguez, Jones represent AZ well at XC Regionals")
Rodriguez, Jones represent AZ well at XC Regionals
Posted on November 25, 2013 | 5,042 CommentsNathan Rodriguez has been used to winning the high school cross country events he entered this year. The senior at Corona del Sol High School in Tempe ran undefeated and […] -
![It was a year of ‘firsts’ at the seventh annual running of the Desert Twilight Cross Country Invitational, hosted each year by Queen Creek High School. For the first time […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/xcGirls-115x115.png "Changing of the guard at this year’s Desert Twilight Invite…")
Changing of the guard at this year’s Desert Twilight Invite…
Posted on October 5, 2013 | 4,714 CommentsIt was a year of ‘firsts’ at the seventh annual running of the Desert Twilight Cross Country Invitational, hosted each year by Queen Creek High School. For the first time […] -
![The Westwood Tournament of Champions annual volleyball tournament has turned out to be a major source of frustration for Desert Vista High School in recent years. And Hamilton High just […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/VBdig-115x115.jpg "Hamilton HS wins its first Westwood TOC volleyball title")
Hamilton HS wins its first Westwood TOC volleyball title
Posted on September 23, 2013 | 1,650 CommentsThe Westwood Tournament of Champions annual volleyball tournament has turned out to be a major source of frustration for Desert Vista High School in recent years. And Hamilton High just […] -
![There’s always a lot of anticipation before the kick-off of tomorrow night’s Barry Sollenberger Classic, the game between Nevada and Arizona state champions that has become the traditional start of […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/FBtightshot-115x115.png "Sollenberger Classic takes risky turn away from tradition")
Sollenberger Classic takes risky turn away from tradition
Posted on August 17, 2012 | 1,775 CommentsThere’s always a lot of anticipation before the kick-off of tomorrow night’s Barry Sollenberger Classic, the game between Nevada and Arizona state champions that has become the traditional start of […] -
![The gyms are starting to fill up out in Mesa, as 11 high school basketball teams from around Arizona begin testing their mettle against teams they wouldn’t meet anywhere else. […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/themes/arras/images/thumbnail.png "VisitMesa.com hoops event draws top prep teams from AZ")
VisitMesa.com hoops event draws top prep teams from AZ
Posted on December 27, 2011 | 420 CommentsThe gyms are starting to fill up out in Mesa, as 11 high school basketball teams from around Arizona begin testing their mettle against teams they wouldn’t meet anywhere else. […] -
AZ girls hoops teams take on nation’s best at Nike TofC
Posted on December 16, 2011 | No CommentsEighteen local high school girls’ basketball teams are entered in the Nike Tournament of Champions again this year, as Arizona is one of the two most heavily represented states in […] -
High school hoops rankings bouncing wildly in Division I
Posted on December 7, 2011 | No CommentsThe high school basketball season is just getting underway, but already the rankings in Division I appear to be somewhat suspect after looking at last night’s results. Mountain Pointe High […] -
Hamilton vs. Chandler tops prep football menu in Week 6
Posted on September 30, 2011 | 483 CommentsAs the high school football season turns the corner into the second half, and we get a lot of the lopsided early-season match-ups in the rear view mirror, Week 6 […] -
Desert Vista, Alhambra win titles at Doug Conley XC Invite
Posted on October 11, 2010 | 1,286 CommentsAlhambra High School still owns boys’ cross country in the state of Arizona, winning the Doug Conley Invitational to remain unbeaten this season. And the dominant team on the girls’ […] -
Chandler HS girls’ track team wins title at Nike Nationals
Posted on July 4, 2010 | 1,840 CommentsThe Wolves finally broke out of the pack and claimed the national track & field title for Chandler High School. All season long, the Chandler girls’ team was stuck in […] -
Xavier, Desert Vista girls dominant at state championships
Posted on May 15, 2010 | No CommentsFor the past couple of years, Jessica Tonn has pretty much owned high school distance races in Arizona. She just won another state 5A-I title in the 3200m run – […] -
Out of the blocks or over the bar…HS track records fall
Posted on May 7, 2010 | 506 CommentsJust as Penn State came to be known as “Linebacker U” for the great football players it produced at that position, Desert Vista High School in Phoenix deserves the “Pole […]