Highland softball persevering, beats Dobson in slugfest

Highland softball coach Jamie Waldron figured after a couple weeks of the season if the Hawks were to make some noise this season it would have to be with hitting and defense. That was the formula Thursday night as the Hawks used timely hitting, plate discipline and defense to upend Dobson, 11-7, in a 5A Central Region game at Highland High.

Softball Les Willsey April 21, 2011

Versatile Tolleson senior among favorites in shot, discus

Brendan Pineda also starred in basketball and football for the Wolverines.

Football / Boys Basketball Don Ketchum April 21, 2011

Desert Mtn. softball shortstop catches lightning in bottle

Remember the name of junior Kasey McCravey.

Softball Don Ketchum April 20, 2011

Determination, perseverance carry Pinnacle to softball win

Pioneers use seventh-inning run to edge Desert Mountain 3-2 in battle of Desert Valley powers.

Softball Don Ketchum April 20, 2011

Mtn. Pointe baseball prevails in top 4 battle with Hamilton

Kevin Cron pitched. Kevin Cron hit. Joey Curletta conquered. The Mountain Pointe home run leaders did their thing Wednesday as the Pride continued to rumble offensively with an impressive 11-1 win over Hamilton in a battle of two of the top four teams in 5A-I at Mountain Pointe High.

Cross Country / Baseball Les Willsey April 20, 2011

T-Bird responds to challenge, defeats Greenway in baseball

Chiefs force opposing pitcher to throw 130 pitches in 6-3 victory.

Baseball Don Ketchum April 19, 2011

Highland BB hanging on in 5A-I playoff chase despite loss

Highland baseball has lost eight of nine 5A Central Region games this season, several of them by a run or two. The Hawks have not cashed it in with three games to play.

Baseball Les Willsey April 19, 2011

Mountain Pointe baseball rolls on racking up the home runs

Baseball Les Willsey April 19, 2011

Red Mountain offense may be enough for 5A-I softball repeat

Last season Red Mountain softball won the 2010 5A-I state title with extraordinary pitching and very good hitting. The Mountain Lions are certainly in the mix -- if not the lead -- to repeat as state champs in 2011. The reason? Extraordinary hitting and very good pitching.

Softball Les Willsey April 18, 2011

Quarterfinals set in 5A-I, 5A-II B & G team tennis

Tennis Les Willsey April 18, 2011

More running, jumping, throwing in track events this week

Glendale Community College, Apollo, Alhambra and Page are sites for competition.

Track & Field Don Ketchum April 18, 2011

Westside Invitational track features multiple winners

Meet was another significant test leading up to the state meet next month.

Track & Field Don Ketchum April 18, 2011

5A boys and girls team tennis tournaments begin April 18

Tennis Les Willsey April 16, 2011

Snowflake boys, Blue Ridge girls top finishers in track

Jacob Rawlins of Snowflake wins three events.

Track & Field Don Ketchum April 16, 2011

Perry softball blanks Skyline, controls 5A EV Region

A pitcher who did not feel good pitched lights out. A power hitter who set the table rather than drive in runs. And a cleanup hitter that delivered what her role requires. Perry used those contributions Friday to put a stranglehold on the lead in the 5A East Valley Region softball race by defeating Skyline, 6-0, at Skyline High School.

Softball Les Willsey April 15, 2011

Chaparral baseball chips away, then puts the hammer down

Firebirds solidify top spot in power points with 11-1 road victory over neighboring rival Desert Mountain.

Cross Country / Baseball Don Ketchum April 15, 2011

Tennis twins I: Johnsons seek 3rd title for Millennium

Identical twins are among top doubles teams in the nation.

Cross Country / Baseball / Tennis Don Ketchum April 15, 2011

Tennis twins II: Berardis bear down for Bradshaw Mtn.

Fraternal brothers out to atone for being upset in state tournament last year.

Football / Cross Country / Golf / Tennis Don Ketchum April 15, 2011

Red Mountain thwarts Xavier bid at sweep in softball

Softball Les Willsey April 14, 2011

Unfazed by lofty status of PV, Thunderbird wins again

Strong effort from pitcher Hall helps Chiefs record 5-1 softball victory.

Softball Don Ketchum April 14, 2011

Blue Ridge, Wickenburg, Deer Valley host track events

Athletes tuning up for state meets just around the corner.

Track & Field Don Ketchum April 14, 2011

Mesa Schools, City of Mesa provide enjoyable opportunity

Baseball Les Willsey April 14, 2011

Corona del Sol, Mtn. View trade eight-inning baseball wins

Talk about a doubleheader split. The one between Corona del Sol and Mesa Mtn. View on Wednesday night at HoHoKam Park was about as even as a split gets.

Baseball Les Willsey April 13, 2011

Sunrise Mountain uses pink power for softball triumph

Mustangs and Raymond S. Kellis play for cancer awareness.

Softball Don Ketchum April 13, 2011

Division I and II boys and girls tennis top seeds at state

Tennis Les Willsey April 13, 2011