Quarterback Sydney Puma gets ready to take a snap in the game against McClintock on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026. (Az Newsmedia/Brittany Bowyer)
PHOENIX — It’s been a slower week of sports competition, as many schools and districts across Arizona are out on fall break. Here’s a look at some of the results from teams in the North Valley so far this week, along with a look ahead at what’s still to come.
On Monday in flag football, Pinnacle took down Millennium 17-0. On Tuesday, Horizon steam rolled McClintock 60-0, while Cactus Shadows defeated ALA-West Foothills 40-6. Arcadia also played on Tuesday but lost to ALA-Gilbert North 14-0.
In girls indoor volleyball, Phoenix Country Day School picked up a 3-0 victory over Arizona Lutheran Academy on Tuesday.
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PHOENIX — It’s been a slower week of sports competition, as many schools and districts across Arizona are out on fall break. Here’s a look at some of the results from teams in the North Valley so far this week, along with a look ahead at what’s still to come.
On Monday in flag football, Pinnacle took down Millennium 17-0. On Tuesday, Horizon steam rolled McClintock 60-0, while Cactus Shadows defeated ALA-West Foothills 40-6. Arcadia also played on Tuesday but lost to ALA-Gilbert North 14-0.
In girls indoor volleyball, Phoenix Country Day School picked up a 3-0 victory over Arizona Lutheran Academy on Tuesday.
Out on the links it was a slow week, as no golf teams from the North Valley were in action this week for boys or girls.
Looking ahead
In girls volleyball, Notre Dame Prep will host Kellis on Thursday as they look to remain at the top of 5A. Xavier will also host Millennium on Thursday evening, while Pinnacle will travel to top-ranked O’Connor. On Friday, Phoenix Country Day School will host Tempe Prep.
In flag football, Notre Dame Prep takes on Chaparral on Thursday as the lone game for the rest of the week.
For Badminton, Xavier will visit Desert Vista on Thursday.
Wrapping the week up with football, all of the North Valley teams play on Friday this week. Desert Mountain travels to Chaparral for the Battle of Shea, Brophy travels to Williams Field and Arcadia will visit Poston Butte. Cactus Shadows will visit Notre Dame Prep for their rivalry game, Saguaro will host Salpointe, Pinnacle will travel to Hamilton and Horizon will play up a division against Highland.
Brittany Bowyer is a Report for America corps member, covering sports for Independent Newsmedia in Arizona. Report for America places talented journalists in local newsrooms to report on under-covered issues and regions.
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