Dobson, Zoemisch win 5A-I baseball elimination game

Down but not out. Dobson pitcher Mike Zoemisch made sure of that Thursday for the Mustangs at the 5A-I state baseball tournament. Zoemisch went right after hitters all game long without power stuff and pitched the No. 14 seed Mustangs to a 5-2 victory over Trevor Browne in an elimination game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium.

Cross Country / Baseball Les Willsey May 5, 2011

Robinson made impact in Chandler district softball

Softball Les Willsey May 5, 2011

Westview makes plays late to upend Perry in 5A-II softball

An elimination game. A tie game. Someone needed to step up. That someone Wednesday afternoon at Sandra Day O\\\' Connor High School was Westview catcher Sianna Gomez. Gomez picked off a Perry High runner at second base to help the Knights escape a sixth-inning jam and then drilled a hit that started a game-winning rally for her team in the seventh as No. 13 Westview nipped No. 8 Perry, 3-2, to stay alive in the 5A-II state softball tournament.

Softball Les Willsey May 4, 2011

Brophy completes winning night for Fiesta Region baseball

After watching Hamilton edge Mesa Mountain View with a run in the seventh inning, Brophy posted a three-spot in the seventh inning to deal top-seed Mesquite a defeat.

Baseball Les Willsey May 3, 2011

Hamilton nips Mtn. View in 5A-I BB winners bracket

Football Les Willsey May 3, 2011

Dominic Patrick victory a 1st for fledgling Campo Verde High

Stories Les Willsey May 2, 2011

Eight D-I, D-II singles, doubles tennis champs crowned

Tennis Les Willsey May 2, 2011

Dobson baseball pulls off 5A-I first-round upset

Cross Country / Baseball Les Willsey May 1, 2011

Desert Vista girls, Mtn. View boys win at HoHoKam Invite

Track & Field Les Willsey May 1, 2011

Divison I & II boys, girls tennis semis & finals set Monday

Tennis Les Willsey April 30, 2011

Gilbert BB edges Corona with late rally in 5A-I BB 1st round

Baseball Les Willsey April 30, 2011

Duncan tames Mesquite SB for 4th time in 5A-I 1st round

If Michelle Duncan had any lingering problems with her right wrist they were not apparent in her effort on Saturday morning. Duncan, the Gilbert Tigers veteran ace, pitched a three-hit shutout and needed to be sharp as second seed Gilbert edged No. 15 seed Mesquite, 1-0, in the first round of the 5A-I state softball tournament at Gilbert High.

Softball Les Willsey April 30, 2011

Mtn. View SB coach gets to see Skyline daughters play twice

Softball Les Willsey April 29, 2011

Westwood hosts 8th annual HoHoKam T & F Invite April 29-30

Track & Field Les Willsey April 29, 2011

5A-I state softball tournament preview

Softball Les Willsey April 28, 2011

5A-I state baseball tournament preview

Baseball Les Willsey April 28, 2011

Mesquite, Buena come up big to secure 5A-I state SB berths

Mesquite and Buena won their way in to the 5A-I state softball tournament on Wednesday that begins on Saturday April 30. Kofa sat back, watched and waited. The Kings may get the same result, albeit the 16th seed, come Thursday morning when the final tabulations are in..

Baseball / Softball Les Willsey April 27, 2011

Desert Ridge in line to win EV Region BB title outright

Desert Ridge did not have a host of veteran varsity players back with which to defend its 5A-I baseball title, but the Jaguars have not let that deter them. Desert Ridge seemed destined to share the 5A East Valley Region crown with Mountain Pointe, but events of Tuesday now have the Jaguars with the chance to win the region outright on Wednesday.

Baseball Les Willsey April 26, 2011

Highland pitcher Ashcraft contributes despite scoliosis

Watching Highland pitcher Arianna Ashcraft pitch one notices nothing out of the ordinary. Dig deeper and you come to find she is not your ordinary pticher. Not when she pitches with two rods and 26 screws in her spine, there to correct scoliosis (curviture of the spine).

Cross Country / Softball Les Willsey April 25, 2011

Hamilton softball has respect as 5A-I state tournament nears

Hamilton qualifying for the state softball tournament for the first time since 2003, will make it a primo year for the Chandler district in the sport. All four of its schools are going to state.

Softball Les Willsey April 23, 2011

5A team tennis semifinals nearly set after Thursday matches

Tennis Les Willsey April 21, 2011

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

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

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