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New AIA Director Jim Dean Previews 2025-26 Season Initiatives
The Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) is set to embark on the 2025-2026 school year with a new face leading the organization. Dr. Jim Dean (who officially took over as Executive Director on July 1st following the retirement of Director David Hines) recently shared his vision for the year in a welcome video. Dean's message highlighted two core goals: providing excellent service to member schools and creating new opportunities for student-athletes. To achieve this, the AIA is launching se
2025 Arizona 6A Baseball Season Recap: From Opening Day to Champions
The 2025 Arizona High School 6A baseball season delivered a mix of dominance, surprise turnarounds, and thrilling playoff action. From February’s first pitch to May’s championship celebration, the season was defined by rising programs, elite pitching performances, and a dramatic finish at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Week 1: Season Kickoff (Feb. 24 - Mar. 2) Opening week saw 6A teams emerge from the offseason with high expectations and plenty of roster questions. While most games were non region, the
Corona del Sol Claims AIA 6A Baseball Title with 10-0 Shutout of Casteel
Photo Courtesy: (Diego Casillas/Sharp Shooter Media) TEMPE, AZ – May 20, 2025 – The Corona del Sol Aztecs defeated the Casteel Colts 10-0 in a five-inning contest at Tempe Diablo Stadium to win the 2025 AIA 6A Baseball Championship. The game, a rematch from the season opener, saw Corona del Sol obtain their first state title since 2009. That previous championship, ended in a similar fashion, an 11-1 mercy-rule victory in the sixth inning against Hamilton. For Casteel, the loss at Tempe Diablo S
Aztecs and Colts Set Up Championship Rematch After Thrilling Semi-Final Victories
The stage is set for a highly anticipated 6A baseball championship match-up between the Corona del Sol Aztecs and the Casteel Colts. Both teams punched their tickets to the final after decisive semi-final victories. The championship game is scheduled for 7:30 PM on May 20th at Tempe Diablo Stadium. The Aztecs showcased their dominance in their semi-final matchup against the Mountain Lions, securing a 9-1 victory. Corona del Sol's offense was firing on all cylinders, overwhelming the Mountain Li
Huskies win over Toros in Pool B Final Showdown
The Hamilton Huskies emerged victory over the Mountain View Toros with a final score of 11-4. The game, played at Hamilton’s baseball field, had an emotional feeling for both teams. Hamilton's pitcher, Boston Kellner, carried a heavy workload, throwing 105 pitches. In contrast, Mountain View utilized several arms, with Kooper Klein and Tadon McKnight each throwing 31 pitches, Justice Yanke with 23 pitches. Ultimately, the Huskies' offense proved too much for the Toros' pitching staff to handle
The Aztecs are back on track after their Red Mountain loss
The Pool A Finals in Tempe, AZ, had spectators witnessing many entertaining plays. The Corona del Sol Aztecs are close to securing their spot in the State Championship after defeating the Sandra Day O'Connor Eagles. The Aztecs only need to advance two more games versus Red Mountain to make it to the championship. Facing an excruciating potential end to their season, Corona del Sol's pitcher, Brett Crossland, who had thrown a significant 86 of the Aztecs' total 126 pitches at the game, remained