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Softball Archive
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![As might be expected in a climate that offers year-round opportunity for outdoor play, softball enjoys both popularity and success – something most evident at the college level. The three […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/UAsbBattg-115x115.jpeg "College softball continues to thrive in sun-drenched Arizona")
College softball continues to thrive in sun-drenched Arizona
Posted on April 2, 2013 | 2,069 CommentsAs might be expected in a climate that offers year-round opportunity for outdoor play, softball enjoys both popularity and success – something most evident at the college level. The three […] -
![Red Mountain High School had to settle for a third-place finish in the popular Desert Mountain Softball Invitational that concluded Saturday. It wasn’t the result the team’s head coach, Richard Hamilton, had […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/UT_softball_2007-115x115.jpg "Horizon HS beats state’s best to win Desert Mountain Invite")
Horizon HS beats state’s best to win Desert Mountain Invite
Posted on March 25, 2013 | 1,743 CommentsRed Mountain High School had to settle for a third-place finish in the popular Desert Mountain Softball Invitational that concluded Saturday. It wasn’t the result the team’s head coach, Richard Hamilton, had […] -
![An abundance of tournament play last week gave high school baseball and softball teams around the Valley a chance to get in some extra work, and give the coaches an […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/BsbllSwing-115x115.jpg "Prep baseball, softball tourneys sprouting like spring flowers")
Prep baseball, softball tourneys sprouting like spring flowers
Posted on March 18, 2013 | 2,126 CommentsAn abundance of tournament play last week gave high school baseball and softball teams around the Valley a chance to get in some extra work, and give the coaches an […] -
![A brand new national ranking is just what the Grand Canyon University softball team needed as they get ready for two of the most important games of the season today. […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/GCUsbCeleb-115x115.jpg "GCU softball travels to Hawaii for season’s biggest games")
GCU softball travels to Hawaii for season’s biggest games
Posted on March 14, 2013 | 2,545 CommentsA brand new national ranking is just what the Grand Canyon University softball team needed as they get ready for two of the most important games of the season today. […] -
![In an early-January Phxfan article on the rehabilitation of Arizona Wildcats pitcher Kenzie Fowler following back surgery, we asked the rhetorical question: “Which Kenzie Fowler will be on the mound […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Fowler-115x115.jpeg "Back surgery forces UA’s Fowler to redshirt this season")
Back surgery forces UA’s Fowler to redshirt this season
Posted on March 8, 2013 | 132 CommentsIn an early-January Phxfan article on the rehabilitation of Arizona Wildcats pitcher Kenzie Fowler following back surgery, we asked the rhetorical question: “Which Kenzie Fowler will be on the mound […] -
![Power at the plate. That’s the propellant that is going to carry the Arizona State softball team through the season and likely through post-season play as well. Another trip back […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/ASusbSwing-115x115.jpeg "ASU softball displaying the power needed for WCWS return")
ASU softball displaying the power needed for WCWS return
Posted on February 21, 2013 | 2,070 CommentsPower at the plate. That’s the propellant that is going to carry the Arizona State softball team through the season and likely through post-season play as well. Another trip back […] -
![It’s almost like a year hasn’t gone by. The Arizona and Arizona State softball teams are picking up right where they left off last year as both get ready to […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/asusoftb-115x115.jpeg "ASU, UA softball get early respect with high nat’l rankings")
ASU, UA softball get early respect with high nat’l rankings
Posted on January 27, 2013 | 156 CommentsIt’s almost like a year hasn’t gone by. The Arizona and Arizona State softball teams are picking up right where they left off last year as both get ready to […] -
![Which Kenzie Fowler will be on the mound this season for the Arizona softball team? As the University of Arizona Wildcats begin spring practice this week, that’s the question that […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Fowlerpitchg-115x115.jpg "UA softball hopes riding on Kenzie Fowler’s back – literally")
UA softball hopes riding on Kenzie Fowler’s back – literally
Posted on January 10, 2013 | 1,560 CommentsWhich Kenzie Fowler will be on the mound this season for the Arizona softball team? As the University of Arizona Wildcats begin spring practice this week, that’s the question that […] -
![Thirteen high school players were selected for this year’s Arizona Republic All-Arizona Softball Team. But just eight schools were represented on the squad. That shows the concentration of talent this […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/ballbatglove-115x115.jpg "Prep baseball, softball wrap up with All-Arizona selections")
Prep baseball, softball wrap up with All-Arizona selections
Posted on June 6, 2012 | 1,841 CommentsThirteen high school players were selected for this year’s Arizona Republic All-Arizona Softball Team. But just eight schools were represented on the squad. That shows the concentration of talent this […] -
![Fifty-three wins. Not bad for a season’s work on the softball diamond. But it wasn’t enough. Arizona State (53-11) saw its hopes for a second straight national title dashed in […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/OklaSoftbll-115x115.jpeg "Oklahoma ends ASU quest for back-to-back softball titles")
Oklahoma ends ASU quest for back-to-back softball titles
Posted on June 4, 2012 | 164 CommentsFifty-three wins. Not bad for a season’s work on the softball diamond. But it wasn’t enough. Arizona State (53-11) saw its hopes for a second straight national title dashed in […] -
![The Arizona and Arizona State softball teams both lost their opening games in the Super Regionals. The Sun Devils were able to overcome the misstep. The Wildcats weren’t. ASU did […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/ASUsbCeleb-115x115.jpeg "ASU softball is going to WCWS, Arizona is coming home")
ASU softball is going to WCWS, Arizona is coming home
Posted on May 27, 2012 | 2,138 CommentsThe Arizona and Arizona State softball teams both lost their opening games in the Super Regionals. The Sun Devils were able to overcome the misstep. The Wildcats weren’t. ASU did […] -
![It took Arizona State a little longer to get the job done, but when the dust settled over the weekend, both of the state’s Pac-12 softball teams survived their regional […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/UAsoftblTm-115x115.jpeg "No. 3 ASU, No. 11 UA advance to softball Super Regionals")
No. 3 ASU, No. 11 UA advance to softball Super Regionals
Posted on May 22, 2012 | 186 CommentsIt took Arizona State a little longer to get the job done, but when the dust settled over the weekend, both of the state’s Pac-12 softball teams survived their regional […] -
![Today’s game with California will be a particularly difficult one for the Arizona State softball team. But not just because the Golden Bears are the No. 1 team in the […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/ASUsbthrow-115x115.jpeg "ASU softball loses series to Cal…along with Pac-12 crown")
ASU softball loses series to Cal…along with Pac-12 crown
Posted on May 12, 2012 | No CommentsToday’s game with California will be a particularly difficult one for the Arizona State softball team. But not just because the Golden Bears are the No. 1 team in the […] -
![The Basha High softball team is doing it the hard way, but the Bears are getting it done. They have just one more hurdle to get to the Division I […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/SBallcatcher1-115x115.jpg "Basha HS one game from softball title shot vs. Red Mtn.")
Basha HS one game from softball title shot vs. Red Mtn.
Posted on May 10, 2012 | 197 CommentsThe Basha High softball team is doing it the hard way, but the Bears are getting it done. They have just one more hurdle to get to the Division I […] -
![An interesting sidebar to this year’s Division I baseball and softball state playoffs involves a surprisingly high number of high schools that have at least a chance to sweep both […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/hittgball-115x115.jpg "Playoffs begin: 14 high schools bid for dual diamond titles")
Playoffs begin: 14 high schools bid for dual diamond titles
Posted on April 28, 2012 | No CommentsAn interesting sidebar to this year’s Division I baseball and softball state playoffs involves a surprisingly high number of high schools that have at least a chance to sweep both […] -
![How do you beat Arizona State‘s two-headed monster on the mound? Only four teams have been able to figure that one out so far this season. And that’s why it’s […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/HillaryBach-115x115.jpeg "Strong pitching key to ASU softball defending its nat’l title")
Strong pitching key to ASU softball defending its nat’l title
Posted on April 10, 2012 | 2,082 CommentsHow do you beat Arizona State‘s two-headed monster on the mound? Only four teams have been able to figure that one out so far this season. And that’s why it’s […] -
![Going into Friday’s opening game in the Tournament of Champions in California, there was no guarantee which Grand Canyon University softball team would show up. Apparently it was the right […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/GCUsbllexctd-115x115.jpg "GCU softball 2 games from Tournament of Champions title")
GCU softball 2 games from Tournament of Champions title
Posted on April 1, 2012 | 1,380 CommentsGoing into Friday’s opening game in the Tournament of Champions in California, there was no guarantee which Grand Canyon University softball team would show up. Apparently it was the right […] -
![The human body can take just so much punishment. Arizona‘s head softball coach, Mike Candrea, thought maybe his 56-year-old body had reached its limit when he quietly excused himself from […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/MikeCandrea-115x115.jpg "UA softball coach Candrea recovering after heart scare")
UA softball coach Candrea recovering after heart scare
Posted on March 28, 2012 | 1,748 CommentsThe human body can take just so much punishment. Arizona‘s head softball coach, Mike Candrea, thought maybe his 56-year-old body had reached its limit when he quietly excused himself from […] -
![Get as many hits as you want, but it eventually comes down to pitching – particularly in tournament play. And that’s how it played out in this week’s big high […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/bsballfeet-115x115.jpg "Week-long tourneys test AZ prep baseball, softball teams")
Week-long tourneys test AZ prep baseball, softball teams
Posted on March 25, 2012 | 2,246 CommentsGet as many hits as you want, but it eventually comes down to pitching – particularly in tournament play. And that’s how it played out in this week’s big high […] -
![The rain and high winds that began in northern Arizona held off rolling down through the Phoenix Valley long enough for high schools to get in plenty of baseball and […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/baseballctcher-115x115.jpg "HS softball, baseball finish local tourneys ahead of the rain")
HS softball, baseball finish local tourneys ahead of the rain
Posted on March 19, 2012 | 42 CommentsThe rain and high winds that began in northern Arizona held off rolling down through the Phoenix Valley long enough for high schools to get in plenty of baseball and […] -
![And the beat goes on. Sunday’s win against Creighton University is the 16th straight for the Arizona State softball team, last years’ national champion. The Sun Devils finished last season […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/ASUsftbll-115x115.jpeg "After 2011 title, ASU softball at it again…16 straight wins")
After 2011 title, ASU softball at it again…16 straight wins
Posted on March 6, 2012 | 174 CommentsAnd the beat goes on. Sunday’s win against Creighton University is the 16th straight for the Arizona State softball team, last years’ national champion. The Sun Devils finished last season […] -
![In a single weekend, the teams in Division II high school softball got a good idea of how things will shape up in the regular season, as schools deal with […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/SBslidetag-115x115.png "Dorado Classic gives early look at Division II softball field")
Dorado Classic gives early look at Division II softball field
Posted on February 28, 2012 | 42 CommentsIn a single weekend, the teams in Division II high school softball got a good idea of how things will shape up in the regular season, as schools deal with […] -
![The Kajikawa Classic softball tournament at Arizona State opens the season and is a good way to get an early preview of Arizona’s Pac-12 teams. It wasn’t ugly this year…but […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/ASUpitchBach-115x115.jpeg "ASU, UA softball drop in rankings after Kajikawa Classic")
ASU, UA softball drop in rankings after Kajikawa Classic
Posted on February 16, 2012 | 2 CommentsThe Kajikawa Classic softball tournament at Arizona State opens the season and is a good way to get an early preview of Arizona’s Pac-12 teams. It wasn’t ugly this year…but […] -
![The Arizona Wildcats took their place on the pedestal of college softball at the start of the 1990’s, beginning a rivalry with mighty UCLA, which had ruled the college softball […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/SunDevilSball-115x115.jpeg "ASU is early favorite for 2nd straight national softball title")
ASU is early favorite for 2nd straight national softball title
Posted on February 5, 2012 | 1,791 CommentsThe Arizona Wildcats took their place on the pedestal of college softball at the start of the 1990’s, beginning a rivalry with mighty UCLA, which had ruled the college softball […] -
![When Mike Candrea put Stacy Iveson on his coaching staff in July, he added some great talent and experience to the University of Arizona softball program. But a significant added-value […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/themes/arras/images/thumbnail.png "Tucson high school pitchers keeping UA softball on top")
Tucson high school pitchers keeping UA softball on top
Posted on January 5, 2012 | No CommentsWhen Mike Candrea put Stacy Iveson on his coaching staff in July, he added some great talent and experience to the University of Arizona softball program. But a significant added-value […] -
Local prep stars making GCU softball a family affair
Posted on December 4, 2011 | No CommentsAnn Pierson isn’t settling for tapping into a pipeline of local high school talent to fill her softball roster at Grand Canyon University. Now she’s tapping into the families. Pierson, […] -
GCU softball roster for 2012 is almost 100% local talent
Posted on July 30, 2011 | 3,765 CommentsDanielle Legee must feel at times like she’s a newcomer to a foreign land, rather than a recruit to a college softball team. Legee is a pitcher for Grand Canyon […] -
UA hiring coup: Stacy Iveson joins softball coaching staff
Posted on July 6, 2011 | 1,554 CommentsMike Candrea just finalized one of the biggest recruiting coups for his University of Arizona softball program. But this ‘recruit’ will make her contributions on the bench rather than on […] -
ASU downs Florida in 2 straight to win NCAA softball title
Posted on June 8, 2011 | 1,718 CommentsASU fans had one of those ‘uh-oh’ moments last night when left fielder Talor Haro went all the way to the fence to pull in the second out of the […]