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ALA-West Foothills senior tailback Marquez Smith dashes through a gaping hole in the line during a Sept. 29 game at Paradise Honors High School in Surprise.
ALA-West Foothills earns special win at Paradise Honors
An instant classic showdown between two 3A state title contenders in Surprise was determined by the forgotten phase of football - special teams. more
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The scoreboard before Paradise Honors attempted a 20-yard field goal
2023 West Valley Preps Week 6 football scoreboard
Games played Sept. 22 unless otherwise noted. more
Then-junior Paradise Honors receiver Coleman Burkhart during a 2022 home game against Dysart.
12 Gage sets records in Surprise with 4 elite targets
Paradise Honors senior star quarterback Gage Baker is racking up passing numbers — including meaningful ones leading to big wins — at a record pace, even for him. Skill, experience … more
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Surprise Saguaros logo. Arizona Fall League play begins Oct. 2 in Surprise.
Arizona Fall League starts soon in Surprise
Arizona Fall League is up to bat, with the first home game in Surprise set for Monday, Oct. 2. more
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The 2nd Annual Surprise Cup pickleball tournament is back in the city, one of two upcoming events in Surprise.
Surprise to host 2 pickleball tournaments
The 2nd Annual Surprise Cup pickleball tournament is back in the city, one of two upcoming events in Surprise. more
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Oregon State fans watch a 2022 game at the Sanderson Ford College Baseball Classic.
College baseball tournament to make return to Surprise
The annual Sanderson Ford College Baseball Classic is coming back to Surprise in 2024. more
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Shovels hit the ground for the official start of work on the new Surprise pool and fire station at Cactus and Perryville roads. The project is expected to be completed by summer 2025.
Surprise breaks ground on new pool, fire station
Patrick Duffy knows firsthand how tough it is for a club swimmer in Surprise these days. more
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Millennium junior running back Tayejion Player stands up in the end zone after a 10-yards touchdown run at Willow Canyon Sept. 15. Player won the vote for West Valley Preps' player of the week for Week 4.
Player from Goodyear school appropriately wins player of week
Millennium junior running back Tayejion Player is the first West Valley Preps player of the week vote winner in almost two years. more
Trevor Heid of the AZ Fall Classic discusses his group’s baseball tournament with the Surprise City Council on Sept. 19.
National baseball event returning to Surprise
The city of Surprise is throwing its money behind the return of the AZ Fall Classic to the city. more
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Valley Vista senior Nikki Bowen smiles and poses Sept. 15 in Glendale with her trophies after winning the Ridge Open for the second straight year.
Valley Vista’s Bowen grows love of golf
Nikki Bowen had perfect timing switching primary sports a couple years before high school. more
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Several United States Tennis Association League National Championships at the Surprise Tennis and Racquet Complex this fall.
USTA takes over Surprise Tennis Complex
Tennis season has arrived in Surprise, and the  will welcome approximately 3,000 players competing in several United States Tennis Association League National Championships this fall. more
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2023 West Valley Preps Week 5 football scoreboard
Games played Sept. 22 unless otherwise noted. more
Willow Canyon junior Harmony Andrade leads off second base during the 5A state softball title game May 15 at Farrington Stadium on the campus of ASU in Tempe. Andrade is now a senior and is verbally committed to play for Oregon State.
Class of 2024 athletes start to make college commitments
The following West Valley area high school seniors have signed a letter of intent or made a verbal commitment to the following college programs. more
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Desert Edge has just survived a 38-32 double ovrtime classic with Higley onSept. 15.
2023 West Valley Preps Week 4 football scoreboard
Games played Sept. 15 unless otherwise noted. more
Imagine Prep Surprise coach Kip Pollay talks to his son, Bryce, during the Canyon Athletic Association Division II 2022 title game. Both Pollay's are back for the Storm, who are bidding for a third straight state title.
Imagine Prep Surprise football primed for three-peat
Two-time defending 6A football champion Gilbert Highland would rather not three-peat this season, as it would mean the Hawks did not reach the AIA Open Division. A smaller school in a smaller … more
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Centennial moves to 3-0 with coach Richard Taylor's 75th career shutout.
2023 West Valley Preps Week 3 football scoreboard
Games played Sept. 1 unless otherwise noted. more
Then a sophomore, SHadow RIdge cross country runner Olivia Scroggins finishes The 2022 Peaks Invitational in Flagstaff. SHe is back for her junior year with the Stallions.
West Valley Preps' Goodyear/Surprise cross country preview
The high school boys and girls cross country season began Aug. 28 at schools across the state. more
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Swimmers from schools across the Dysart Unified School District prepare for a backstroke event during the district meet at Surprise Aquatic Center in October 2022.
West Valley Preps' Goodyear/Surprise swimming, diving preview
The high school boys and girls swimming and diving season began Aug. 29 at schools across the state. more
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Peoria held on to win 33-26 at neighboring Kellis HS in Glendale Sept. 1.
2023 West Valley Preps Week 2 football scoreboard
Games played Sept. 1 unless otherwise noted. more
Estrella Foothills girls volleyball players celebrate and hug after winning the program's first state title, beating Phoenix Arcadia in four sets for the 4A Conference crown Nov. 12, 2022 at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
West Valley Preps’ Goodyear/Surprise girls volleyball preview
West Valley Preps and the Litchfield Park/Goodyear Surprise Independent asked local high school coaches about their teams. more
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Willow Canyon sophomore Heidi Oldewurtel works on her serve during a badminton practice at the Surprise school.
West Valley Preps Goodyear/Surprise badminton preview
The high school girls badminton season began Aug. 21 at schools across the state. West Valley Preps and the Goodyear/Litchfield Park Independent and Surprise Independent asked local high school coaches more
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The OUAZ defense stands up an Arizona Christian ballcarrier during the Spirit's 37-7 win on its home field in Surprise on Aug. 26.
OUAZ prepares for full week of sports
Thursday, Aug. 31 MEN’S SOCCER: OUAZ vs. Eastern Oregon (8 p.m. at Spirit Field) WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL: OUAZ vs. California-Merced at Saint Katherine Tournament (4 p.m. at San Marcos, … more
Shadow Ridge junior Cooper Carl prepares to putt during the Dysart Unified Sxhool District Golf Tournament in October 2022. Carl returns to play his senior season.
West Valley Preps' Goodyear/Surprise golf preview
The high school boys and girls golf season began Aug. 15 at schools across the state. West Valley Preps and the Surprise Independent and Goodyear/Litchfield Park Independent asked local high … more
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Chris Calcaterra, president of the Cactus League, discusses the economic impact of spring training on Arizona. (Capitol Media Services/Howard Fischer)
Cactus League president: 'Communities need to continue to invest in stadiums'
TEMPE — The president of the Cactus League said Friday that Arizona communities need to continue to invest in the stadiums used by the major league teams that practice and play there. more
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