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Brophy junior linebacker Josh Anderson wins the Ed Doherty medallion for his week 5 performance. (Courtesy Photo/AZ Gridiron Club Instagram account)
Brophy’s Josh Anderson wins Ed Doherty Medallion
PHOENIX — Brophy junior linebacker Josh Anderson was named to the list of Ed Doherty Medallion winners for his week five performance against Chandler. Despite Brophy’s loss, Anderson … more
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The Desert Mountain Wolves throw up the W after defeating Maricopa 38-6 on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026. (Courtesy Photo/DM Wolves Flag Football Instagram Account)
North Valley Preps mid-week sports round up
PHOENIX — It’s been another exciting week of competition with more upsets and exciting match-ups to come across the North Valley. Here’s a look at what’s happened so far this week, as well as … more
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Horizon volleyball gathers on the court in between sets in the match against Chaparral on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026. (Independent Newsmedia/Brittany Bowyer)
AIA releases initial volleyball rankings
PHOENIX — The AIA has released the initial volleyball rankings and a number of North Valley teams are on the list. In 6A, Xavier comes in at no. 4 overall, while Pinnacle comes in at no. 6 on … more
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Xavier will host O'Connor in the AZ Cardinals Game of the Week on Sept. 29. (Courtesy photo/Xavier Flag Football Instagram account)
O’Connor vs. Xavier flag football to be broadcast live
PHOENIX — Xavier’s home flag football game against O’Connor on Tuesday night will be broadcast across airwaves in Arizona. As part of the Arizona Cardinals High School Flag Football Game … more
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Horizon's Charley Zamorano zips past a defender. (Courtesy Photo/Horizon Huskies Flag Football Instagram)
Outstanding North Valley Preps athletes
PHOENIX — Another week of competition brought more outstanding performances, specifically for athletes in the North Valley. Here’s some outstanding performers from last week’s events. … more
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Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) passes against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif. on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026.
Late push not enough as Cardinals fall to 49ers 36-30
The Arizona Cardinals (1-2) fought back against their division rival, but ultimately fell to the undefeated San Francisco 49ers (3-0), 36-30, Sunday in Santa Clara. First-half penalties hurt the … more
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The O'Connor volleyball team gathers in between sets. (Independent Newsmedia/Brittany Bowyer)
O’Connor takes down Xavier in 6A volleyball battle
PHOENIX — It was a packed gym at Xavier College Prep on Wednesday for one of the top volleyball matches of the regular season. The Xavior Gators were hosting the O’Connor Eagles in what many knew … more
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Xavier College Prep Flag Football prepares for the season in early September. (Independent Newsmedia/Brittany Bowyer)
North Valley Preps mid-week sports round-up
PHOENIX — It’s a busy week in the sports world with fall athletics in full-swing. Here are some results of North Valley teams who competed on Monday and Tuesday, as well as a look ahead at what … more
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Saguaro runs the ball against Mountain Ridge on Sept. 18, 2026. (Independent Newsmedia/Chandler Parkinson)
Saguaro cancels third football game this season
SCOTTSDALE — The Saguaro Sabercats Football team has announced it will be cancelling this week’s upcoming game against Pinnacle on Friday. News of the cancellation was first reported on X by … more
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Tessa Larkin representing Team USA Volleyball over the summer. (Courtesy Photo/Tessa Larkin Instagram account)
Wired to win: Tessa Larkin's pursuit of excellence
PHOENIX — A 4.0 student and a stand-out athlete, Xavier College Prep senior Tessa Larkin fully embodies what it means to be a Gator. Competitive by nature, she approaches each challenge with the … more
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Horizon sophomore RB Dylan Brush breaks tackles and continues running the ball against Cactus. (Independent Newsmedia/Chandler Parkinson)
North Valley Preps Outstanding Performers Sept. 14-18
PHOENIX — As we continue to get into the thick of competition across fall sports, here are some outstanding performances from North Valley athletes during the week of Sept. 14-18. Volleyball … more
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Dylan Brush runs through the Cactus defense on Sept. 10, 2026. (Independent Newsmedia/Chandler Parkinson)
Updated AIA football rankings released
PHOENIX — MaxPreps has released the newly updated football rankings, and there’s been some movement since last week. Here’s where teams from the North Valley currently sit in the rankings … more
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