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As expected, the Southern Region was well represented in the initial 5A Power Rankings released Thursday morning. Ironwood Ridge (8-1) was the top rated team, Cienega (6-2) came in at No. 3 and Sahuaro (6-1) was ranked No. 8. The rankings will be updated daily so expect some movement Friday morning with Sahuaro beating Cienega 3-0 Thursday night at home.
Wildcats nab 5A San Tan Region opener
Shalimar CC settles in as new home for 2nd year
Red Mountain's quick offense helps clinch match
6A East Valley Region foes go 5 sets
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Sweeps two-time state champion Desert Vista
Despite errors, Wolves cruise past Bobcats
Pride takes second 3-1 win over Tigers in 6 days
The 5A Southern Region is arguably the most difficult in Southern Arizona regardless of conference size. Four of the five programs in the 5A Southern Region have a place in my Top 10 rankings including Ironwood Ridge, Sahuaro, Cienega and Marana Mountain View.
Flowing Wells Tournament of Champions
Sept. 23-24: Silverbelle Golf Course
Five meet records fall; Brophy takes 7 event titles
Last week before region play dominates action
Arizona Christian added All-Southern Arizona infielder Shae Bushey to its 2017 recruiting class this past week. Bushey, an infielder from Cienega, batted .439 in her junior year with two home runs, four triples, 10 doubles and 21 RBIs.
Despite a 24-6 halftime lead, Verrado stumbles in 4th quarter
Cactus Shadows junior standout Jake Benanti played as even as can play to capture the championship of the Rivalry Cup held this past Friday and Saturday at the Stonecreek Golf Club. Benanti shot an even 71 on Friday and an even 71 (142) to defeat Highland senior Brock Goyen 142-148.
Aztecs rally to win tie-breaking set
Brophy's Mason, Chandler's Foster individual champs
Video highlights of game vs. La Joya
Cienega went 4-6 last year and missed the state playoffs. Watching other teams play in the postseason was territory the power-program was not used to but that nightmare appears to be over thanks, in part, to a 42-0 win over Flowing Wells Friday night because that win gave the Bobcats a 4-0 record. Going back to last year, the Bobcats have won seven in a row.
24 unanswered points in 1st half the difference
Volleyball, cross country, swimming on tap
Sierra Linda football exception approved
Teams play electric match in first-ever meeting
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