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![<div class="at-above-post-arch-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/11/hamilton-sweeps-boys-golf-titles-xaviers-8-yr-reign-ends/"></div> It took an eagle and a bogey to keep Ashley Menne from becoming the first girl’s high school golfer in Arizona to win four consecutive state titles. The Eagle […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-arch-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/11/hamilton-sweeps-boys-golf-titles-xaviers-8-yr-reign-ends/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/golf-1-115x115.jpg "Hamilton sweeps boys’ golf titles; Xavier’s 8-yr reign ends")
Hamilton sweeps boys’ golf titles; Xavier’s 8-yr reign ends
Posted on November 8, 2019 | No CommentsIt took an eagle and a bogey to keep Ashley Menne from becoming the first girl’s high school golfer in Arizona to win four consecutive state titles. The Eagle […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-arch-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/10/az-volleyball-teams-fall-short-hamilton-4th-nike-toc/"></div> Corona del Sol High School didn’t come back from the Nike Tournament of Champions volleyball tournament last week with a championship trophy. But the Aztecs can say they beat […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-arch-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/10/az-volleyball-teams-fall-short-hamilton-4th-nike-toc/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/VB4-115x115.jpg "AZ volleyball teams fall short; Hamilton is 4th at Nike TOC")
AZ volleyball teams fall short; Hamilton is 4th at Nike TOC
Posted on October 8, 2019 | No CommentsCorona del Sol High School didn’t come back from the Nike Tournament of Champions volleyball tournament last week with a championship trophy. But the Aztecs can say they beat […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-arch-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/10/perry-football-looking-first-win-1-chandler-hs/"></div> Two words might best sum up a good reason for optimism for the Perry High School football team as the Gilbert school prepares for tomorrow night’s 6A conference match-up […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-arch-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/10/perry-football-looking-first-win-1-chandler-hs/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/HSfoot2-115x115.jpg "Perry football looking for first win against #1 Chandler HS")
Perry football looking for first win against #1 Chandler HS
Posted on October 3, 2019 | No CommentsTwo words might best sum up a good reason for optimism for the Perry High School football team as the Gilbert school prepares for tomorrow night’s 6A conference match-up […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-arch-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/10/doug-conley-desert-twilight-show-off-azs-top-xc-runners/"></div> It had already been dark for a couple of hours when Leo Daschbach slipped quietly into the Casa Grande night, emerging almost 15 minutes later as the winner of […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-arch-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/10/doug-conley-desert-twilight-show-off-azs-top-xc-runners/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Cross-Country-115x115.jpg "Doug Conley, Desert Twilight show off AZ’s top XC runners")
Doug Conley, Desert Twilight show off AZ’s top XC runners
Posted on October 1, 2019 | No CommentsIt had already been dark for a couple of hours when Leo Daschbach slipped quietly into the Casa Grande night, emerging almost 15 minutes later as the winner of […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-arch-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/09/chaparral-will-try-tonight-rekindle-saguaro-rivalry/"></div> When it comes to high school football rivalries, the one between Chaparral High School and Saguaro High that kicks off tonight in Scottsdale is as good as it gets. […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-arch-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/09/chaparral-will-try-tonight-rekindle-saguaro-rivalry/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Football-and-helmets-115x115.jpg "Chaparral will try again tonight to rekindle Saguaro rivalry")
Chaparral will try again tonight to rekindle Saguaro rivalry
Posted on September 20, 2019 | No CommentsWhen it comes to high school football rivalries, the one between Chaparral High School and Saguaro High that kicks off tonight in Scottsdale is as good as it gets. […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-arch-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/09/50-pt-loss-centennial-played-mater-dei/"></div> The question shouldn’t be how Centennial High School got rolled by one of the best prep teams in the country. The question should be whether the game should have […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-arch-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/09/50-pt-loss-centennial-played-mater-dei/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/FBfacingoff-115x115.jpg "A 50-pt. loss…should Centennial have played Mater Dei?")
A 50-pt. loss…should Centennial have played Mater Dei?
Posted on September 9, 2019 | No CommentsThe question shouldn’t be how Centennial High School got rolled by one of the best prep teams in the country. The question should be whether the game should have […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-arch-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/09/prep-basketball-factories-raising-arizonas-natl-profile/"></div> Arizona is becoming an increasingly popular stop on the college basketball recruiting trail, thanks in part to the growing number of “basketball factories” popping up all over the desert, […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-arch-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/09/prep-basketball-factories-raising-arizonas-natl-profile/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/bballs-many-115x115.jpg "Prep ‘basketball factories’ raising Arizona’s nat’l profile")
Prep ‘basketball factories’ raising Arizona’s nat’l profile
Posted on September 4, 2019 | No CommentsArizona is becoming an increasingly popular stop on the college basketball recruiting trail, thanks in part to the growing number of “basketball factories” popping up all over the desert, […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-arch-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/08/esports-online-streaming-keep-az-high-schools-date/"></div> It isn’t always easy to keep up with this rapidly-evolving digital age, but the governing body for high school sports in Arizona is making the effort to keep up […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-arch-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/08/esports-online-streaming-keep-az-high-schools-date/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/FBhelmCU-115x115.png "Esports, online streaming keep AZ high schools up-to-date")
Esports, online streaming keep AZ high schools up-to-date
Posted on August 12, 2019 | No CommentsIt isn’t always easy to keep up with this rapidly-evolving digital age, but the governing body for high school sports in Arizona is making the effort to keep up […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-arch-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/07/curtis-millage-latest-ex-pro-take-prep-coaching-job/"></div> The confluence of prep sports and former professional athletes is beginning to look like a growing trend in Arizona. Most recently it has been football that has attracted these retired […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-arch-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/07/curtis-millage-latest-ex-pro-take-prep-coaching-job/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Millage-115x115.jpg "Curtis Millage is latest ex-pro to take prep coaching job")
Curtis Millage is latest ex-pro to take prep coaching job
Posted on July 15, 2019 | No CommentsThe confluence of prep sports and former professional athletes is beginning to look like a growing trend in Arizona. Most recently it has been football that has attracted these retired […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-arch-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/06/prep-athletes-year-taking-talents-state/"></div> As happens all too often, the top high school athletes in Arizona are packing up their multi-talented skill sets and heading for another state to begin their college careers. […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-arch-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/06/prep-athletes-year-taking-talents-state/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/softbll2-115x115.jpg "Prep “Athletes of the Year” taking their talents out of state")
Prep “Athletes of the Year” taking their talents out of state
Posted on June 17, 2019 | No CommentsAs happens all too often, the top high school athletes in Arizona are packing up their multi-talented skill sets and heading for another state to begin their college careers. […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-arch-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/06/arcadia-football-coach-rehired-parents-protest-firing/"></div> The parents at Arcadia High School have put a new twist on the delicate relationship that all too often exists between coaches and the parents of the players in […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-arch-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/06/arcadia-football-coach-rehired-parents-protest-firing/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/FBsilhouet-115x115.jpg "Arcadia football coach rehired after parents protest firing")
Arcadia football coach rehired after parents protest firing
Posted on June 13, 2019 | No CommentsThe parents at Arcadia High School have put a new twist on the delicate relationship that all too often exists between coaches and the parents of the players in […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-arch-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/05/south-dominates-azbca-star-games-north-wins-5a/"></div> For eight weeks each school year, Arizona’s high school baseball players work their way through dozens of games without getting to know the players on the other teams. For […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-arch-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/05/south-dominates-azbca-star-games-north-wins-5a/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/BasSlide-115x115.jpg "South dominates AZBCA All-star games; North wins 5A")
South dominates AZBCA All-star games; North wins 5A
Posted on May 31, 2019 | No CommentsFor eight weeks each school year, Arizona’s high school baseball players work their way through dozens of games without getting to know the players on the other teams. For […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-arch-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/05/midnight-hamilton-hs-claims-6a-baseball-crown/"></div> After playing Mountain Ridge High School for three straight playoff games, the Hamilton High School baseball team was happy to be able to finally get past the Mountain Lions […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-arch-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/05/midnight-hamilton-hs-claims-6a-baseball-crown/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/bsblSwing-115x115.jpg "After midnight, Hamilton HS claims 6A baseball crown")
After midnight, Hamilton HS claims 6A baseball crown
Posted on May 17, 2019 | No CommentsAfter playing Mountain Ridge High School for three straight playoff games, the Hamilton High School baseball team was happy to be able to finally get past the Mountain Lions […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-arch-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/05/oconnor-hs-ruins-pinnacles-repeat-try-softball-title/"></div> It must have seemed strange for Pinnacle High School to be playing in this year’s 6A state championship softball game against an opponent other than its usual nemesis, Hamilton […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-arch-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/05/oconnor-hs-ruins-pinnacles-repeat-try-softball-title/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/softbll1-115x115.jpg "O’Connor HS ruins Pinnacle’s repeat try for softball title")
O’Connor HS ruins Pinnacle’s repeat try for softball title
Posted on May 15, 2019 | No CommentsIt must have seemed strange for Pinnacle High School to be playing in this year’s 6A state championship softball game against an opponent other than its usual nemesis, Hamilton […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-arch-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/05/chandler-hs-sweeps-boys-girls-tf-titles/"></div> The Highland High School boys’ track & field team didn’t win this year’s Division I state championship. But its runner-up finish broke open a log-jam that has been in […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-arch-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/05/chandler-hs-sweeps-boys-girls-tf-titles/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/TF2-115x115.jpg "Once again, Chandler HS sweeps boys and girls T&F titles")
Once again, Chandler HS sweeps boys and girls T&F titles
Posted on May 9, 2019 | No CommentsThe Highland High School boys’ track & field team didn’t win this year’s Division I state championship. But its runner-up finish broke open a log-jam that has been in […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-arch-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/04/6a-softball-pinnacle-hamilton-4th-straight-title-game/"></div> Will this be the year someone else gets to play for the 6A state softball championship? Maybe. But don’t count on it. Hamilton High School and Pinnacle High have […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-arch-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/04/6a-softball-pinnacle-hamilton-4th-straight-title-game/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Sball6-115x115.jpg "6A softball: Pinnacle, Hamilton in 4th straight title game?")
6A softball: Pinnacle, Hamilton in 4th straight title game?
Posted on April 29, 2019 | No CommentsWill this be the year someone else gets to play for the 6A state softball championship? Maybe. But don’t count on it. Hamilton High School and Pinnacle High have […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-arch-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/02/nicos-final-bow-pinnacle-gets-2nd-straight-6a-hoops-title/"></div> The high school basketball season in Arizona is officially over, and the most celebrated player in the state used his final game to put an exclamation point on a […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-arch-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/02/nicos-final-bow-pinnacle-gets-2nd-straight-6a-hoops-title/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/hsHoopss-115x115.jpg "Nico’s final bow: Pinnacle gets 2nd straight 6A hoops title")
Nico’s final bow: Pinnacle gets 2nd straight 6A hoops title
Posted on February 27, 2019 | 1 CommentThe high school basketball season in Arizona is officially over, and the most celebrated player in the state used his final game to put an exclamation point on a […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-arch-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/02/b-j-burries-ends-prep-hoops-career-states-top-scorer/"></div> B.J. Burries tried to squeeze out a couple more wins, but his history-making high school basketball career ended Saturday in the 2A state quarterfinals. Worse yet, it ended with […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-arch-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/02/b-j-burries-ends-prep-hoops-career-states-top-scorer/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/HSboysBB-115x115.jpg "B.J. Burries ends prep hoops career as state’s top scorer")
B.J. Burries ends prep hoops career as state’s top scorer
Posted on February 18, 2019 | 1 CommentB.J. Burries tried to squeeze out a couple more wins, but his history-making high school basketball career ended Saturday in the 2A state quarterfinals. Worse yet, it ended with […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-arch-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/02/super-bowl-will-decide-best-az-prep-football-team-2019/"></div> The Super Bowl is over for another year. But Arizona high schools are just getting started on the road to their own “Super Bowl” that will follow the conclusion […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-arch-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/02/super-bowl-will-decide-best-az-prep-football-team-2019/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/fbcrazy-115x115.jpg "‘Super Bowl’ will decide best AZ prep football team in 2019")
‘Super Bowl’ will decide best AZ prep football team in 2019
Posted on February 5, 2019 | No CommentsThe Super Bowl is over for another year. But Arizona high schools are just getting started on the road to their own “Super Bowl” that will follow the conclusion […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-arch-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/01/xaviers-shannon-shields-gatorade-az-volleyball-poy/"></div> No high school volleyball program in the state was less surprised that a Xavier College Prep player was picked as this year’s Gatorade Arizona Player of the Year than […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-arch-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/01/xaviers-shannon-shields-gatorade-az-volleyball-poy/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/vbSet-115x115.jpg "Xavier’s Shannon Shields is Gatorade AZ volleyball POY")
Xavier’s Shannon Shields is Gatorade AZ volleyball POY
Posted on January 24, 2019 | No CommentsNo high school volleyball program in the state was less surprised that a Xavier College Prep player was picked as this year’s Gatorade Arizona Player of the Year than […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-arch-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/01/sunnyside-wrestling-defends-flowing-wells-invite-title/"></div> The Sunnyside High School wrestling program has been not only the most dominant force in the sport for the last few decades, but also the most consistent. The Tucson […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-arch-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/01/sunnyside-wrestling-defends-flowing-wells-invite-title/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/HSwrest-115x115.jpg "Sunnyside wrestling defends Flowing Wells Invite title")
Sunnyside wrestling defends Flowing Wells Invite title
Posted on January 21, 2019 | No CommentsThe Sunnyside High School wrestling program has been not only the most dominant force in the sport for the last few decades, but also the most consistent. The Tucson […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-arch-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/01/prep-football-interesting-coaching-hires-2018-closed/"></div> There will be many more coaching changes in high school football in Arizona as we move further into the off-season, but a few of those that will bear watching […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-arch-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2019/01/prep-football-interesting-coaching-hires-2018-closed/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/coach3-115x115.jpg "Prep football: interesting coaching hires as 2018 closed")
Prep football: interesting coaching hires as 2018 closed
Posted on January 9, 2019 | No CommentsThere will be many more coaching changes in high school football in Arizona as we move further into the off-season, but a few of those that will bear watching […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-arch-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2018/12/stroke-sidelines-hs-football-coaching-legend-paul-moro/"></div> A debilitating stroke may have removed any thoughts of Arizona’s winningest high school football coach returning to the sidelines. The stroke, suffered Dec. 23, has left Paul Moro unable […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-arch-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2018/12/stroke-sidelines-hs-football-coaching-legend-paul-moro/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/lonesilhoutte-115x115.jpg "Stroke sidelines HS football coaching legend Paul Moro")
Stroke sidelines HS football coaching legend Paul Moro
Posted on December 31, 2018 | No CommentsA debilitating stroke may have removed any thoughts of Arizona’s winningest high school football coach returning to the sidelines. The stroke, suffered Dec. 23, has left Paul Moro unable […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-arch-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2018/12/desert-mtn-az-hoops-team-win-title-nike-toc/"></div> An expanded Nike Tournament of Champions rolled through the Valley just before Christmas, giving local high school girls’ basketball programs a chance to test their game against some of […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-arch-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2018/12/desert-mtn-az-hoops-team-win-title-nike-toc/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/girlsBBhands-115x115.jpg "Desert Mtn. only AZ hoops team to win a title at Nike TOC")
Desert Mtn. only AZ hoops team to win a title at Nike TOC
Posted on December 27, 2018 | No CommentsAn expanded Nike Tournament of Champions rolled through the Valley just before Christmas, giving local high school girls’ basketball programs a chance to test their game against some of […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-arch-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2018/12/centennial-hs-gets-years-invite-geico-bowl-series/"></div> To use a track & field metaphor, the Centennial High School football team will be taking the baton from Chandler High when it adds one final game to its […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-arch-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2018/12/centennial-hs-gets-years-invite-geico-bowl-series/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Football-and-helmets-115x115.jpg "Centennial HS gets this year’s invite to Geico Bowl Series")
Centennial HS gets this year’s invite to Geico Bowl Series
Posted on December 15, 2018 | No CommentsTo use a track & field metaphor, the Centennial High School football team will be taking the baton from Chandler High when it adds one final game to its […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-arch-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2018/12/yes-dynasty-saguaro-wins-6th-straight-football-title/"></div> The Arizona Interscholastic Association could have saved a lot of time and money over the last six years by not holding a state championship football game in the 4A […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-arch-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2018/12/yes-dynasty-saguaro-wins-6th-straight-football-title/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/FballCU-115x115.jpg "Yes, a ‘dynasty’…Saguaro wins 6th straight football title")
Yes, a ‘dynasty’…Saguaro wins 6th straight football title
Posted on December 2, 2018 | No CommentsThe Arizona Interscholastic Association could have saved a lot of time and money over the last six years by not holding a state championship football game in the 4A […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-arch-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2018/11/2a-6a-football-title-games-offer-great-side-stories/"></div> There are often interesting side stories to winning high school state championships. This year in Arizona, there are five of them being played out on the football field, from […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-arch-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2018/11/2a-6a-football-title-games-offer-great-side-stories/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/HSfoot5-115x115.jpg "From 2A to 6A, football title games offer great side stories")
From 2A to 6A, football title games offer great side stories
Posted on November 29, 2018 | No CommentsThere are often interesting side stories to winning high school state championships. This year in Arizona, there are five of them being played out on the football field, from […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-arch-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2018/11/repeat-titles-abound-az-cross-country-dv-gets-5-peat/"></div> Since 2007, three schools have been passing around the girls’ cross country state titles in Arizona’s top conference. This year, it was Xavier Prep‘s turn to add the D-I […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-arch-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2018/11/repeat-titles-abound-az-cross-country-dv-gets-5-peat/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/HSXC-115x115.jpg "Repeat titles abound in AZ cross country; DV gets 5-peat")
Repeat titles abound in AZ cross country; DV gets 5-peat
Posted on November 15, 2018 | No CommentsSince 2007, three schools have been passing around the girls’ cross country state titles in Arizona’s top conference. This year, it was Xavier Prep‘s turn to add the D-I […] -
![<div class="at-above-post-arch-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2018/11/xavier-repeats-volleyball-title-millennium-gets-first-ever/"></div> The Hamilton High girls’ volleyball team had already beaten Xavier Prep twice during the regular season. But the Gators stepped up when it mattered most to turn the tables […]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post-arch-page addthis_tool" data-url="http://phxfan.com/2018/11/xavier-repeats-volleyball-title-millennium-gets-first-ever/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/VBhandss-115x115.jpg "Xavier repeats volleyball title, Millennium gets first ever")
Xavier repeats volleyball title, Millennium gets first ever
Posted on November 9, 2018 | No CommentsThe Hamilton High girls’ volleyball team had already beaten Xavier Prep twice during the regular season. But the Gators stepped up when it mattered most to turn the tables […]