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Perry football builds coaching staff to compete with Chandler giants
When Preston Jones stepped down three years ago as head football coach, Gilbert Perry was in the midst of a downward spiral. The program had dipped after the Purdy quarterback brothers, Brock and Chubba, graduated, causing an uphill battle back to relevance. Enter Joseph Ortiz. ...
Fired ALA Gilbert North basketball coach Dave Novak joins PHH Prep national team with all-state son
Dave Novak quickly pivoted to find a landing spot after American Leadership Gilbert North fired the boys' basketball coach last Friday. Novak has been hired by Phhoenix Prep to be associate head coach under Barry Jones on the national team. Dylan Novak, Dave's son, who led the Eagles in scoring making All-State by The...
Ranked No. 1 in the country, Gilbert's Vance Nilsson taking it all in stride
He’s as calm and collected as they come. When talking to Gilbert High’s Vance Nilsson, you’d have no idea that the person you’re speaking to is also the fastest high school hurdler in the country. At the moment, the senior is ranked first in the United States for the 300-meter hurdles with his time...
Arizona Republic's high school baseball rankings through March 25: Super 10-1A
Chandler Hamilton remains at the top for the second straight week, but parity has movement across the state. Here are The Arizona Republic's high school baseball rankings through March 25, 2023: Super 10 ...
Beach volleyball: Xavier makes case as D-I contender with win over Casteel
Xavier Prep's beach volleyball team on Wednesday showed it may be a force in the 6A state playoff tournament. The No. 4 Gators defeated the No. 7 Casteel Colts, 4-1 to improve to 9-1 on the season. The Colts now are 6-3. The Gators' only loss came to the Division I No. 1-ranked Sandra...
Battle of the Badges April 20 in Apache Junction
A softball game between Apache Junction Police Department and Superstition Fire and Medical District will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 20, at Prospector Park, 3015 N. Idaho Road in Apache ...
Nelly Korda 3 shots back at LPGA Tour's Ford Championship in bid to win 3 straight starts
GILBERT, Ariz. (AP) — Nelly Korda fought through brutal conditions to win in Southern California last week. A solid opening round on a soft course in perfect weather has the world’s No. 1 player in position to win her third straight start.
The Mesa Hohokams give back to the community
MESA, Ariz. — Spring training has almost wrapped up and one of the 10 Cactus League ballparks is celebrating 10 years in the Valley. When fans flood into the ballpark their focus likely goes straight to the field. However, if you take a moment to scan the main concourse, you'll see Mesa Hohokams ushering in guests.
Photos: LPGA's 2024 Ford Championship at Seville Golf and Country Club
GILBERT, Ariz. — The Gary Panks-designed Seville Golf and Country Club opened in 2002 and 22 years later is taking centerstage as host venue for the inaugural Ford Championship. Seville is a par 72 playing 6,615 yards this week. The LPGA has visited six different golf courses in the...
Softball Recap: Xavier College Prep extends road winning streak to four
Xavier College Prep had already won five in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7.8 runs), and they went ahead and made it six on Tuesday. They came out on top against the Chandler Wolves by a score of 9-6. That's more bragging rights for Xavier College Prep, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Matthew Hamilton healthy and ready to lead Red Mtn track
Matthew Hamilton was left stunned when he saw his track times increasing at a consistent rate last spring as a junior. It took him longer to get around the track with each lap. He felt as if he couldn’t push his body like he used to. Finally, wanting answers, he sought medical help.
Mesa youths show disability is no block to the slopes
Mason Mogensen, 13, was unsure about his first skiing trip to Flagstaff. His home in Mesa was warm, comfortable and familiar. Even the excitement from his younger brother Jaxton, 11, did not alleviate his doubts. However, after the two boys ate snow, laughed, raced and flew down Mount Humphreys, Mason was grateful that his mom had forced him to get out of his comfort zone.
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