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Teammates and friends surround Peoria football seniors Gabriel Ocampo, sitting at left, and Jovon Scott sign with their college football team Feb. 5. They will be rivals in college. Ocampo, a defensive end, signed with Arizona Christian while Scott, a wide receiver, signed with Ottawa Arizona.
More Class of 2020 athletes sign with universities
  The following local high school seniors have signed a letter of intent or made a verbal commitment to the following college programs.   West Valley Preps will update the list … more
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Hohokam Stadium in Mesa hosted many state baseball playoff games in 2019, including the 3A and 4A finals. This May, the ballpark and others will be vacant since the school year and spring sports have been cancelled.
School year's end stops spring sports season
In the end, the decision about what to do with spring high school sports seasons shortened by the spread of COVID-19 was wholly out of the hands of the Arizona Interscholastic Association. Early … more
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Millennium junior center DaRon Holmes (23) dunks the ball against South Mountain during the second half of their 5A state basketball semi-final game on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. Holmes is the West Valley Preps player of the year for the second straight year.
The 2019-20 All-West Valley Preps boys basketball team
For the seventh year, West Valley Preps has announced honors for the best boys basketball players it covers in the West Valley. This time around, we saw so many quality players that a third team was … more
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Deer Valley High School junior Sara Roskelley clears the high jump bar during the 2019 state track and field meet in Mesa. Track is one of the four sports the Skyhawks senior has earned a varsity letter in.
FOUR SPORTS AND 4 YEARS AGO
Only a pandemic could stop the sports season for Deer Valley senior Sara Roskelley. The track season, along with other spring sports, is on hold as state government, education officials and the … more
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Millennium senior forward Alexandra Zelaya (3) shoots over the defense of Sunrise Mountain freshman forward MacKenzie Dunham during the first half of the 5A girls state championship basketball game at Desert Financial Arena in Tempe on March 2, 2020.
The 2019-20 All West Valley Preps girls basketball team
For the seventh year, West Valley Preps has announced honors for the best girls basketball players it covers in the West Valley.   With so many quality players in the West Valley, a third … more
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Ironwood junior midfielder Mathew Holmes dribbles down the field against Sunrise Mountain on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019 at Ironwood High School in Glendale. Holmes was the 2019-20 West Valley Preps boys soccer player of the year for his senior year.
The 2019-20 all West Valley Preps boys soccer team
For the fifth straight year, West Valley Preps watched enough soccer to put together a credible all Northwest Valley team. Here it is: First team F – Michael Huss, senior, Northwest … more
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Paradise Honors senior midfielder Sierra Sweeney controls the ball near the top of the box in the Panthers' 6-1 victory over Sedona Red Rock in a 3A girls soccer play-in game Feb. 7 in Surprise.
The 2019-20 all West Valley Preps girls soccer team
For the fifth straight year, West Valley Preps watched enough soccer to put together a credible all Northwest Valley team. Here it is: First team F – Anacel Valenzuela-Acosta, senior, … more
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The Millennium beach volleyball team gathers for a photo after the OC Invitational Feb. 29 at the Victory Lane Complex in Phoenix.
West Valley Preps catches up with beach volleyball
Last month marked the beginning of the beach volleyball regular season. West Valley Preps asked coaches to take a look at their teams: Millennium Tigers Division I Section II Co-coaches: … more
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A recent aerial photo of the Paradise Honors High School baseball field and tennis courts in Surprise. High school ballparks and tennis courts like these will remain empty through at least March 30 as concerns related to the COVID-19 outbreak caused Gov. Doug Ducey and the state Department of Education to close all schools until at least that day. On March 16, the Arizona Interscholastic Association executive board decided to cancel all games scheduled through March 28. Further cancellations may follow.
AIA postpones high school sports until at least March 30
On Monday morning, the Arizona Interscholastic Association Executive Board, at this time, decided not to postpone or cancel the spring championship season. “At this time,” is the key … more
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The 2019 Millennium boys volleyball team celebrates after winning a point during a game at Deer Valley that season. Most of this 5A quarterfinal team is back for the 2020 season.
West Valley Preps catches up with boys volleyball
Last week marked the beginning of the high school boys volleyball regular season. Peoria Independent asked Northwest Valley coaches to take a look at their teams: more
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Mountain Ridge beach volleyball sets its sights on the playoffs
Spring high school sports have started at Mountain Ridge High School. Most of the school’s team sports remain in the 6A conference. Some sports, like tennis and track and field, retain the … more
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Mountain Ridge junior shortstop Travis Warinner hits for a two-run double against Hamilton on May 10, 2019 during a 6A baseball elimination game at Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe. [Independent Newsmedia File]
Mountain Ridge baseball returns most of team
Spring high school sports have started at Mountain Ridge High School. Most of the school’s team sports remain in the 6A conference. Some sports, like tennis and track and field, retain the … more
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Members of the Professional Women's Hockey Players Association put on a three-day showcase in Tempe, concluding with a game between the women and Arizona Coyotes Alumni with proceeds from the event going to PWHPA and the Arizona Coyotes Foundation.
Professional women's hockey players showcase talents in Tempe
The Profession Women's Hockey Players Association's Dream Gap Tour made a stop in Arizona March 6-8, showcasing some top talent in women's hockey. more
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Kellis senior Ty Ryan reflects on winning his second state title after having his arm raised Feb. 14 in Prescott Valley.
Ty Ryan makes history for Kellis wrestling
  Maurice Cunningham "His dad, being one of his coaches, is in his corner and always has been growing up," Cunningham said. "We looked at it as he should be able to repeat. However there … more
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Cactus sophomore pitcher McKenna "Bub" Feringa prepares to deliver a pitch during the second game between Cactus and Tucson Canyon del Oro May 11, 2019 at Rose Mofford Sports Complex in Phoenix. Feringa pitched two complete games to earn the Cobras a berth in the 4A state finals.
West Valley Preps' 2020 softball preview
Cactus Cobras 4A West Valley Region Coach: Bartt Underwood (ninth year at Cactus) 2019 Record: 32-4 (4A runners up) Top Players: McKenna Feringa, Jr., P/LF (19-2, 2.09 ERA, .510, 6 HR, 14 … more
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Despite mostly good weather, Surprise Stadium and many other Cactus League stadiums had plenty of open space on the outfield lawn during the first week of spring training.
February still not great for fans
At least it’s not last.   That’s one good takeaway of the first week of spring training games at Surprise Stadium, where attendance has slightly dropped from last year to start … more
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Deer Valley boys volleyball co-coach Kim Ulrich-Suss takes a bow during her retirement ceremony in May 2019. For eight years she was the Skyhawks’ co-coach with Eric Palmer. This is his first season as the lone Deer Valley head coach. [Independent Newsmedia File]
Deer Valley Skyhawks boys volleyball, softball start over
Spring high school sports have started at Deer Valley High School. Most of the school’s team sports remain in the 4A conference. Some sports, like tennis and track and field, retain the old … more
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Ironwood senior guard Trent Hudgens (1) celebrates as the final seconds tick off the clock during the teams 78-70 victory over Millennium in the 5A boys state championship basketball game at Desert Financial Arena in Tempe on March 2, 2020.
Ironwood basketball plays its way to knock off Millennium for state title
TEMPE - Nothing - not the big stage of ASU, not the largely unfamiliar arena backdrop, not even a mighty Millennium team undefeated against Arizona foes - could stop Ironwood from playing its kind of … more
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Liberty's Jeremy Davidson tags out Mountain Ridge's Ryan Ellis on a stolen base attempt on April 12, 2019 at Mountain Ridge High School in Glendale.
West Valley Preps' 2020 baseball preview
Last week marked the beginning of the high school baseball regular season. West Valley Preps asked Northwest Valley coaches to take a look at their teams: Centennial Coyotes 5A Northwest … more
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Ironwood senior guard Trent Hudgens lofts a floater over Phoenix Sunnyslope junior big men Carson Basham (#15) and Grady Lewis during a 5A basketball semifinal Feb. 27 at Ironwood High School in Glendale. Hudgens led all scorers with 27 points in the Eagles' 60-50 win.
Ironwood basketball surges to first state title game
No. 2 Ironwood powered past region No. 6 Phoenix Sunnyslope 60-50 with a 14-0 run in the second half to win the 5A semifinal Thursday night at Ironwood High in Glendale. The Eagles advance to … more
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