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By Andrew Wise—04 Oct 2025

The Campo Verde Coyotes have wasted no time proving themselves as one of the most dangerous teams in 5A flag football, storming out to a 5-1 start that has quickly turned heads across the state. Behind the leadership of record-holding quarterback Izzy Pap, a disruptive defense led by sack machine Payton Davis, and a surge of rising talent stepping into key roles, Campo has built a foundation that looks primed for a deep postseason run. Here are the three biggest takeaways from their impressive s

By Peyton Brown—03 Oct 2025

The Mesa Jackrabbits could see a significant change in their season with the addition of four transfers from Bishop Montgomery High School in Torrance, California. The team secures qualification on October 3, just ahead of Mesa’s away match versus Tucson Salpointe. At 6’5, tight end Caleb Tafua leads the newcomers, bringing size, agility, and Division I experience to the Jackrabbits’ offense as a Texas A&M commitment. He will collaborate with three-star quarterback Kane, giving Mesa a real p

By Diego Casillas—13 Sept 2025

Great Home Opener For the Wolves The Chandler Wolves bounced back in a big way Friday night, outlasting the American Leadership Academy Queen Creek Patriots in a fast-paced, high-scoring game at Austin Field. Behind explosive plays from wide receiver Skyler Ormita (#1) and a strong defensive presence, Chandler pulled away late for a 48-29 win. Big Plays In The First Quarter Chandler wasted no time setting the tone. Junior wide-receiver Jai Jones (#11) hauled in the opening touchdown, followe

By Josh Gibson—12 Sept 2025

The Bishop Montgomery football program in Torrance, California, is unraveling under the weight of investigations, sanctions, and failed transfer attempts that now cross state lines. What began as a story about aggressive recruiting has quickly spiraled into one of the most significant high school football scandals in recent years. As reported by Eric Sondheimer of the Los Angeles Times, 19 Bishop Montgomery players were ruled ineligible for two years after a CIF Southern Section investigation f

By Diego Casillas—28 Aug 2025

WADDLE, AZ – The Canyon View High School varsity football team will have to wait another week to kick off its season after its scheduled home opener for Friday, August 29th, was abruptly cancelled. Opponent South Mountain High School notified Canyon View administration on Wednesday evening of their intent to cancel the game, citing a "lack of heat-acclimated athletes" as the primary reason. According to AIA bylaws, all football programs must undergo a 'mandatory 14-day heat acclimatization per

By Diego Casillas—06 Aug 2025

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

By Josh Gibson—03 Jun 2025

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

By Diego Casillas—22 May 2025

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

By Diego Casillas—18 May 2025

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

By Diego Casillas—14 May 2025

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