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High School Archive
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![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 […]](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 […] -
![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 […]](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 […] -
![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 […]](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 […] -
![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 […]](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 […] -
![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 […]](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 […] -
![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 […]](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 […] -
![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 […]](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 […] -
![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 […]](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 […] -
![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 […]](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 […] -
![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 […]](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 […] -
![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 […]](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 […] -
![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 […]](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 […] -
![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 […]](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 […] -
![Arizona’s high school girls’ golf teams are still waiting eagerly for Ashley Menne to graduate. The Xavier Prep junior just picked up her third straight D-I state championship, becoming […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Golf2-2-115x115.jpg "Menne wins 3rd golf title; Xavier, Brophy are team champs")
Menne wins 3rd golf title; Xavier, Brophy are team champs
Posted on October 31, 2018 | No CommentsArizona’s high school girls’ golf teams are still waiting eagerly for Ashley Menne to graduate. The Xavier Prep junior just picked up her third straight D-I state championship, becoming […] -
![Sports rivalries can be strange animals, even at the high school level. Just ask Eddy Zubey. Someone should remind Zubey, the head football coach at Gilbert’s Higley High School, how […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/football-player2-115x115.jpg "Football rivalries can be frustrating…just ask Higley coach")
Football rivalries can be frustrating…just ask Higley coach
Posted on October 30, 2018 | No CommentsSports rivalries can be strange animals, even at the high school level. Just ask Eddy Zubey. Someone should remind Zubey, the head football coach at Gilbert’s Higley High School, how […] -
![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 […]