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High School Archive
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![The final tournaments of the girls’ high school volleyball season played out over the weekend as teams from across the state got one last chance to tune up before […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/hsvollybl-115x115.jpg "Perry, Flagstaff HS claim final volleyball tourney titles")
Perry, Flagstaff HS claim final volleyball tourney titles
Posted on October 16, 2018 | No CommentsThe final tournaments of the girls’ high school volleyball season played out over the weekend as teams from across the state got one last chance to tune up before […] -
![History is in the making tonight. Not only will fans at tonight’s football game at Pinnacle High School likely be treated to a display of high-scoring offense, but they […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Football-and-helmets-115x115.jpg "State passing record, big scores likely at Pinnacle tonight")
State passing record, big scores likely at Pinnacle tonight
Posted on September 28, 2018 | No CommentsHistory is in the making tonight. Not only will fans at tonight’s football game at Pinnacle High School likely be treated to a display of high-scoring offense, but they […] -
![Arizona high schools are still trying to return to the top of the Nike Tournament of Champions, the girls’ volleyball tournament generally regarded as the event to determine a […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/volleyball-115x115.jpg "AZ volleyball teams building national stature at Nike TOC")
AZ volleyball teams building national stature at Nike TOC
Posted on September 27, 2018 | No CommentsArizona high schools are still trying to return to the top of the Nike Tournament of Champions, the girls’ volleyball tournament generally regarded as the event to determine a […] -
![With each new football season comes at least one big game on the schedule that fans circle on the calendar and anxiously await. And that certainly holds true at […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/hsftbl-115x115.jpg "After 4 years, Saguaro v. Chaparral football rivalry is back")
After 4 years, Saguaro v. Chaparral football rivalry is back
Posted on September 14, 2018 | No CommentsWith each new football season comes at least one big game on the schedule that fans circle on the calendar and anxiously await. And that certainly holds true at […] -
![There likely won’t be another high school football game in this state the rest of the season that will have more significant story lines than the one that will […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/fbFaceoff-115x115.jpg "4 reasons Pinnacle vs. Mountain Pte is must-see football")
4 reasons Pinnacle vs. Mountain Pte is must-see football
Posted on August 24, 2018 | No CommentsThere likely won’t be another high school football game in this state the rest of the season that will have more significant story lines than the one that will […] -
![There are some high school football coaches that believe that going out of state to play a top nationally-ranked team is a good way to start a new season. […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/HSfoot3-115x115.jpg "Saguaro football now #1 after Chandler loses to CA power")
Saguaro football now #1 after Chandler loses to CA power
Posted on August 22, 2018 | No CommentsThere are some high school football coaches that believe that going out of state to play a top nationally-ranked team is a good way to start a new season. […] -
![There are a handful of states in the heartland of this country that are universally recognized for their rich heritage in the game of football. Their high school programs […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/football-115x115.jpg "Chaparral football eyes return to glory of the ‘Ragle Era’")
Chaparral football eyes return to glory of the ‘Ragle Era’
Posted on August 15, 2018 | No CommentsThere are a handful of states in the heartland of this country that are universally recognized for their rich heritage in the game of football. Their high school programs […] -
![With the latest high-profile basketball transfer, Corona del Sol High School is beginning to resemble a feeder school for Hillcrest Prep. Unfortunately, that’s become a sign of the times these days, […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/bbCU-115x115.jpg "Corona del Sol loses another elite hoops player to Hillcrest")
Corona del Sol loses another elite hoops player to Hillcrest
Posted on August 7, 2018 | No CommentsWith the latest high-profile basketball transfer, Corona del Sol High School is beginning to resemble a feeder school for Hillcrest Prep. Unfortunately, that’s become a sign of the times these days, […] -
![California and Texas once again lead the way with putting their high school football teams on the MaxPreps pre-season Top 100 list, Cali with 16 and the Lone Star […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/hsFootbll-115x115.jpg "Chandler HS, Saguaro begin football with nat’l rankings")
Chandler HS, Saguaro begin football with nat’l rankings
Posted on July 30, 2018 | No CommentsCalifornia and Texas once again lead the way with putting their high school football teams on the MaxPreps pre-season Top 100 list, Cali with 16 and the Lone Star […] -
![Now you see it. Now you don’t. The Sollenberger Football Kick-off Classic has disappeared once again. And the thought that it may eventually fade away permanently is becoming an […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/FBhelCU-115x115.jpg "Is the Sollenberger Football Classic becoming irrelevant?")
Is the Sollenberger Football Classic becoming irrelevant?
Posted on July 24, 2018 | No CommentsNow you see it. Now you don’t. The Sollenberger Football Kick-off Classic has disappeared once again. And the thought that it may eventually fade away permanently is becoming an […] -
![Without a high school wrestler representing Arizona in today’s finals of the Junior Freestyle Nationals at Fargo, ND, those in the already-concluded Cadet division have the spotlight to themselves […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/wrest3-115x115.jpg "Ybarra, Deasey win Cadet titles at Fargo wrestling nat’ls")
Ybarra, Deasey win Cadet titles at Fargo wrestling nat’ls
Posted on July 17, 2018 | No CommentsWithout a high school wrestler representing Arizona in today’s finals of the Junior Freestyle Nationals at Fargo, ND, those in the already-concluded Cadet division have the spotlight to themselves […] -
![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 […] -
![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 […] -
![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 […] -
![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 […] -
![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 […] -
![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 recent announcement that Brophy Prep has hired a former NFL quarterback to take over its football program seems to be following a new trend in high school sports. […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/balls-115x115.jpg "From pro’s to preps: A new trend in hiring HS coaches?")
From pro’s to preps: A new trend in hiring HS coaches?
Posted on March 29, 2018 | No CommentsThe recent announcement that Brophy Prep has hired a former NFL quarterback to take over its football program seems to be following a new trend in high school sports. […] -
![We’re just a little more than two months into the new year and in just two unexpected off-season moves, the state of Arizona lost 73 years of coaching experience. […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/coach3-115x115.jpg "Webster, Fetkenhier gave 73 years to prep coaching in AZ")
Webster, Fetkenhier gave 73 years to prep coaching in AZ
Posted on March 9, 2018 | No CommentsWe’re just a little more than two months into the new year and in just two unexpected off-season moves, the state of Arizona lost 73 years of coaching experience. […] -
![If college recruiters haven’t put Arizona on their travel schedules, then they just haven’t been paying attention to what we’ve been growing out here in the middle of the […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ThrowFB-115x115.jpg "Arizona keeps popping out top-ranked college prospects")
Arizona keeps popping out top-ranked college prospects
Posted on February 23, 2018 | No CommentsIf college recruiters haven’t put Arizona on their travel schedules, then they just haven’t been paying attention to what we’ve been growing out here in the middle of the […] -
![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 […] -
![Xavier Prep‘s new 6A soccer title is just the latest championship achievement in a school year that may go down as one of the best in the history of […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Gsoccer-115x115.jpg "Xavier Prep’s 6A soccer title is third already this year")
Xavier Prep’s 6A soccer title is third already this year
Posted on February 15, 2018 | No CommentsXavier Prep‘s new 6A soccer title is just the latest championship achievement in a school year that may go down as one of the best in the history of […] -
![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 bad news for Arizona’s Div. I high school wrestling programs: Sunnyside High School is back on top of the sport. The good news: Roman Bravo-Young graduates this year. […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/wrestlg-2-115x115.jpg "After 4 title runners-up, Sunnyside wrestling back on top")
After 4 title runners-up, Sunnyside wrestling back on top
Posted on February 12, 2018 | No CommentsThe bad news for Arizona’s Div. I high school wrestling programs: Sunnyside High School is back on top of the sport. The good news: Roman Bravo-Young graduates this year. […] -
![The Yuma Catholic boys’ soccer team is steaming through the state tournament on the way to becoming just the third boys’ prep program in state history to win four […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/soccrlights-115x115.jpg "Yuma Catholic boys 2 wins from 4th straight soccer title")
Yuma Catholic boys 2 wins from 4th straight soccer title
Posted on February 7, 2018 | No CommentsThe Yuma Catholic boys’ soccer team is steaming through the state tournament on the way to becoming just the third boys’ prep program in state history to win four […] -
![As the Arizona state high school soccer tournament for boys begins to unfold, the top two big-school divisions are offering the most interesting activity in the early rounds. A […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/hsSccr-115x115.jpg "Some surprises in 5A, 6A boys’ state soccer tourney…")
Some surprises in 5A, 6A boys’ state soccer tourney…
Posted on February 2, 2018 | No CommentsAs the Arizona state high school soccer tournament for boys begins to unfold, the top two big-school divisions are offering the most interesting activity in the early rounds. A […]