Keyword: Peoria High School

Peoria Unified schools to present these 9/11 campus …

9/7/2023
In honor of the 22nd anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, the following Peoria Unified schools will host commemorative events.

One game away for Peoria basketball

2/28/2023
The state championship game has always been the prize the Peoria High School basketball team was working toward.

VIDEO: Building self-confidence in Peoria students

12/26/2022
When David Hill started teaching at Peoria High 40 years ago, the only high schools serving the city were his and Cactus High.

Get to know Peoria educator David 'Skinny' Hill

12/26/2022
For his work in the Peoria community, David "Skinny" Hill has been named the 2022 Peoria Independent Hometown Hero in the Educator category.

VIDEO: Setting students on the right path

9/4/2022
The roots of Elmar Cobos run deep in Peoria.

Peoria schools closed due to storm will open today

8/22/2022
The Peoria Unified schools that closed last Friday due to a storm, will re-open and safelty hold classes, Aug. 22, officials said.

Peoria Unified 2022 seniors clinch record amount in …

5/17/2022
The Peoria Unified School District’s graduating class of 2022 brought in more than $72 million in scholarships to post-secondary institutions, hitting a record year for the districts' graduates.

Babb steps back from Peoria football to find new path

1/17/2022
Will Babb will go where God directs him next. Shortly after his 10th season coaching Peoria High School ended in November, he was planning to return for his 11th leading his alma mater. But he …

Peoria teacher introduces students to science

12/2/2021
It was around the sixth grade when Diego Cardenas Rivera started to take an interest in STEM disciplines. At that time he became involved with the MESA program at Peoria High School. He learned about …

Peoria Panthers celebrate a century of football

8/7/2021
A common thread runs through the now century-long history of Peoria High School football beyond the green and gold threads all Panthers wear. No matter what the team on the field has, in terms of size and speed

Peoria High’s Moreno leaps to prominence in track

7/9/2021
Of all the local athletes that suddenly leapt to track gold in the spring, none got a later start in the sport than Isaac Moreno. The Peoria High junior was still a novice as a long jumper and was just learning how to triple jump — weeks after his rivals’ seasons began.

Hispanic Heritage Foundation honors Glendale students

3/12/2021
Four Glendale high school students were honored by the Hispanic Heritage Foundation for their leadership in the classroom and community. In addition to Regional Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards, each will receive grants for their education, or to fund an idea or community project.

COVID-19 spike changes high school football outlook

7/15/2020
The brutal truth of Arizona high school football is there are no guarantees of when, how, and if the Friday Night Lights will burn again in the Grand Canyon State.

Football: Peoria vs Desert Edge

9/21/2018

Peoria High 800-meter duo looks to double medals

4/10/2018
Richard Smith West Valley Preps At this point, coach Evon Chavez hopes that her distance runners’ times continue to get faster while the rest of the next four weeks goes slower. While …

Peoria High 800-meter duo looks to double medals

4/10/2018
Richard Smith West Valley Preps At this point, coach Evon Chavez hopes that her distance runners’ times continue to get faster while the rest of the next four weeks goes slower. While …

West Valley Preps' 2018 baseball preview

2/26/2018
Compiled By Richard Smith West Valley Preps This week marked the beginning of the high school baseball regular season. West Valley Preps asked Northwest Valley coaches to take a look at their …

West Valley Preps' 2018 baseball preview

2/26/2018
Compiled By Richard Smith West Valley Preps This week marked the beginning of the high school baseball regular season. West Valley Preps asked Northwest Valley coaches to take a look at their …

Peoria advances in Greenway tourney, as Ironwood, …

12/29/2017
Richard Smith West Valley Preps All three local coaches in the Judy Dixon Boys Basketball Tournament second round came away with things they hope their team improves in the second half of the …

Peoria advances in Greenway tourney, as Ironwood, …

12/29/2017
Richard Smith West Valley Preps All three local coaches in the Judy Dixon Boys Basketball Tournament second round came away with things they hope their team improves in the second half of the …

West Valley Preps 2017-18 Girls Basketball Preview

12/1/2017
The girls basketball season is under way for all local high schools. Here’s what local coaches have to say about their teams as the regular season began. CACTUS COBRAS 4A West Valley Region …

West Valley Preps' top 10 recruits for the Class of …

8/8/2017
By Richard Smith West Valley Preps While the 2017 high school football season does not start until Aug. 18, the recruiting season for NCAA and NAIA football schools hardly slowed …

Local 4A football teams positioned to continue success

7/18/2017
Cactus running back Damaria Norris looks for daylight as the Cobras took on the Higley Knights from Gilbert. A Blog by Richard Smith West Valley Preps Richard Smith In my blog about 5A …

Class of 2017 athletes choose colleges (FINAL)

7/10/2017
Valley Vista football players pose during a national signing day ceremony Feb. 1. Seniors, from left to right: Reyes Lara III, Darin Perkins, Gavin Smith, Creston Cooledge, Ben Collier, Vodrey Gates …