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state championship Archive
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![All the pre-game hype and expectations that swirled around the state football finals in Arizona’s top high school divisions set the stage for what was supposed to be a […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/FBfacingoff-115x115.jpg "6A, 5A state football finals didn’t live up to pre-game hype")
6A, 5A state football finals didn’t live up to pre-game hype
Posted on December 3, 2018 | No CommentsAll the pre-game hype and expectations that swirled around the state football finals in Arizona’s top high school divisions set the stage for what was supposed to be a […] -
![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 […] -
![A move up to Division I didn’t keep the Chaparral High School girls’ swim & dive team from adding another state team title to their trophy case. They won […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Swimming-115x115.jpg "Chaparral girls now in D-I, but add another state swim title")
Chaparral girls now in D-I, but add another state swim title
Posted on November 7, 2018 | No CommentsA move up to Division I didn’t keep the Chaparral High School girls’ swim & dive team from adding another state team title to their trophy case. They won […] -
![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 […] -
![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 […] -
![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 […] -
![Playing for the runner-up trophy in the playoffs has become something of a way of life for high school basketball teams that play in Arizona’s 4A division. It doesn’t […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Bballsfacing-115x115.jpg "Shadow Mountain HS, Seton Catholic own 4A basketball")
Shadow Mountain HS, Seton Catholic own 4A basketball
Posted on February 26, 2018 | No CommentsPlaying for the runner-up trophy in the playoffs has become something of a way of life for high school basketball teams that play in Arizona’s 4A division. It doesn’t […] -
![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. […] -
![If you’re the kind of high school football fan that likes lots of scoring, then you’ll love this year’s 6A championship game — regardless of which two of the […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/fireworks-115x115.jpg "Looks like 2017 football state title game will be explosive")
Looks like 2017 football state title game will be explosive
Posted on November 12, 2017 | No CommentsIf you’re the kind of high school football fan that likes lots of scoring, then you’ll love this year’s 6A championship game — regardless of which two of the […] -
![Brooke Nuneviller did everything she could to help bring a couple of state volleyball titles to Corona del Sol High School during an impressive prep career. The Aztecs won […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/volbl-115x115.jpg "Xavier, Sunnyslope HS re-claim state volleyball titles")
Xavier, Sunnyslope HS re-claim state volleyball titles
Posted on November 10, 2017 | No CommentsBrooke Nuneviller did everything she could to help bring a couple of state volleyball titles to Corona del Sol High School during an impressive prep career. The Aztecs won […] -
![Arizona high schools are notoriously stingy about sharing state titles in swimming & diving. For years, the team championships at the big-school level have been passed around among a […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Swimming-115x115.jpg "Brophy, Xavier win D-I swim titles; Chaparral sweeps D-II")
Brophy, Xavier win D-I swim titles; Chaparral sweeps D-II
Posted on November 7, 2017 | No CommentsArizona high schools are notoriously stingy about sharing state titles in swimming & diving. For years, the team championships at the big-school level have been passed around among a […] -
![Chandler High School won its first-ever girls’ cross country state championship in 2015, and the Wolves evidently haven’t forgotten how they did it. Chandler finished runner-up last year and […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Cross-Country-115x115.jpg "Chandler regains girls’ XC title, Desert Vista boys repeat")
Chandler regains girls’ XC title, Desert Vista boys repeat
Posted on November 5, 2017 | No CommentsChandler High School won its first-ever girls’ cross country state championship in 2015, and the Wolves evidently haven’t forgotten how they did it. Chandler finished runner-up last year and […] -
![With all the excitement on campus centered on yesterday’s softball state championship at Cienega High School, it’s easy to lose sight of the other state title that came just […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/VB3hands-115x115.jpg "Boys’ prep volleyball titles go to Boulder Creek, Cienega")
Boys’ prep volleyball titles go to Boulder Creek, Cienega
Posted on May 16, 2017 | No CommentsWith all the excitement on campus centered on yesterday’s softball state championship at Cienega High School, it’s easy to lose sight of the other state title that came just […] -
![Tonight’s 6A state championship basketball games have a tough act to follow after yesterday’s 5A finals. The Mesquite High School girls played in the undercard game of the twin […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/BB4-115x115.jpg "Sunnyslope’s 2OT win highlights 5A basketball finals")
Sunnyslope’s 2OT win highlights 5A basketball finals
Posted on February 28, 2017 | No CommentsTonight’s 6A state championship basketball games have a tough act to follow after yesterday’s 5A finals. The Mesquite High School girls played in the undercard game of the twin […] -
![Oregon State’s gain is Chandler High School‘s loss. And a big loss it will be. Chandler’s senior running back TJ Green, who has committed to play for the Beavers next […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/FBstadium-115x115.jpg "Green runs for 233 yds to lead Chandler to 6A state title")
Green runs for 233 yds to lead Chandler to 6A state title
Posted on November 28, 2016 | No CommentsOregon State’s gain is Chandler High School‘s loss. And a big loss it will be. Chandler’s senior running back TJ Green, who has committed to play for the Beavers next […] -
![There’s something to be said for experience…and the ability to weather a storm. Hamilton High‘s baseball team used both last night to claim this year’s Division I state championship, […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/bsblCatch-115x115.jpg "Hamilton baseball joins softball in winning D-I state titles")
Hamilton baseball joins softball in winning D-I state titles
Posted on May 18, 2016 | No CommentsThere’s something to be said for experience…and the ability to weather a storm. Hamilton High‘s baseball team used both last night to claim this year’s Division I state championship, […] -
![“Third time’s a charm” goes the old saying. But it didn’t hold true for the Pinnacle High School softball team, which failed in its third attempt this season to […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Softball-115x115.jpg "Hamilton, Ironwood Ridge win big-school softball titles")
Hamilton, Ironwood Ridge win big-school softball titles
Posted on May 17, 2016 | No Comments“Third time’s a charm” goes the old saying. But it didn’t hold true for the Pinnacle High School softball team, which failed in its third attempt this season to […] -
![It would be hard to find a bigger contrast in outcomes than the results from the girls’ big-school state basketball championships. In Division I, Hamilton High won its first-ever […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/girlsbball-115x115.jpg "Seton girls win 8th state hoops title, Hamilton earns first")
Seton girls win 8th state hoops title, Hamilton earns first
Posted on March 2, 2016 | 1 CommentIt would be hard to find a bigger contrast in outcomes than the results from the girls’ big-school state basketball championships. In Division I, Hamilton High won its first-ever […] -
![Hamilton High School had a chance to sweep both the boys’ and girls’ Division I state soccer titles over the weekend. It didn’t happen, but not due to a […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/SccrSave-115x115.jpg "DV girls win soccer title on PKs; Hamilton wins boys’ title")
DV girls win soccer title on PKs; Hamilton wins boys’ title
Posted on February 15, 2016 | No CommentsHamilton High School had a chance to sweep both the boys’ and girls’ Division I state soccer titles over the weekend. It didn’t happen, but not due to a […] -
![The Division I state championship football game has provided some great story lines in recent years – and this year is no exception. Last year, Chandler High School beat […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/football-115x115.jpg "Centennial ends east-side dominance with D-I football title")
Centennial ends east-side dominance with D-I football title
Posted on November 29, 2015 | No CommentsThe Division I state championship football game has provided some great story lines in recent years – and this year is no exception. Last year, Chandler High School beat […] -
![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 […] -
![Parity in sports is a good thing, particularly at the high school level. We all get tired of the power schools piling up consecutive state titles. And that’s what […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/bsbllslide-115x115.jpg "Mesquite, O’Connor win first-ever baseball, softball titles")
Mesquite, O’Connor win first-ever baseball, softball titles
Posted on May 21, 2015 | No CommentsParity in sports is a good thing, particularly at the high school level. We all get tired of the power schools piling up consecutive state titles. And that’s what […] -
![From the first tip-off of the high school basketball season, the Corona del Sol High School boys were expected to win it all this year. And they didn’t disappoint, […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/bballhands-115x115.jpg "Maricopa HS posts biggest hoops upset in top divisions")
Maricopa HS posts biggest hoops upset in top divisions
Posted on March 4, 2015 | No CommentsFrom the first tip-off of the high school basketball season, the Corona del Sol High School boys were expected to win it all this year. And they didn’t disappoint, […] -
![The Corona del Sol High School boys’ basketball team wasn’t invincible this year. But at times, the Aztecs looked like it – like the night they hung 106 points […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/cuttngNets-115x115.png "Corona del Sol wins 4th straight boys’ hoops title")
Corona del Sol wins 4th straight boys’ hoops title
Posted on March 3, 2015 | No CommentsThe Corona del Sol High School boys’ basketball team wasn’t invincible this year. But at times, the Aztecs looked like it – like the night they hung 106 points […] -
![“We think it’s the year of the wolf,” Cori Ghougassian told Arizona Republic writer Richard Obert after his Chandler High School soccer team beat Brophy Prep in Thursday’s state […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/hsSccr-115x115.jpg "Chandler, Queen Creek win first-ever state soccer titles")
Chandler, Queen Creek win first-ever state soccer titles
Posted on February 15, 2015 | No Comments“We think it’s the year of the wolf,” Cori Ghougassian told Arizona Republic writer Richard Obert after his Chandler High School soccer team beat Brophy Prep in Thursday’s state […] -
![And the nightmares continue. The Hamilton High School baseball program has become Mesquite High‘s worst nightmare. And Red Mountain High School has become a recurring bad dream for every […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/sbcatch-115x115.jpg "State record: 5 straight softball titles for Red Mountain HS")
State record: 5 straight softball titles for Red Mountain HS
Posted on May 21, 2014 | No CommentsAnd the nightmares continue. The Hamilton High School baseball program has become Mesquite High‘s worst nightmare. And Red Mountain High School has become a recurring bad dream for every […] -
![The disparity in the level of talent among the top two or three divisions in high school football is often not that noticeable, as Division II teams beat Division I […]](http://phxfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/XavierGolfAntigua-115x115.jpg "Sahuaro HS earns first D-II golf title; Xavier still owns D-I")
Sahuaro HS earns first D-II golf title; Xavier still owns D-I
Posted on November 5, 2013 | 837 CommentsThe disparity in the level of talent among the top two or three divisions in high school football is often not that noticeable, as Division II teams beat Division I […]