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Millennium junior Landen LeBlond and track coach Jim Rafferty smile after LeBlond won the state 1,600-meter race last May in Mesa.
Landen winning more races against bad luck
The results are clear. In practically every major distance race gathering Arizona’s best runners, Millennium senior Landen LeBlond wins — or she is not able to finish the race. … more
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Undermanned Panthers fall at home in second-round
PEORIA — At full strength, the Peoria Panthers matched up fairly well with their Friday, Feb. 10 second-round Open state boys basketball tournament opponent. Unfortunately for the Panthers, … more
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O'Connor sophomore guard Bella Overlock makes a layup of a feed from senior forward Thalia Daniels in the final minute of Tuesday's 6A girls basketball semifinal at Dobson High School in Mesa. The layup gave the Eagles a 38-35 lead.
O'Connor girls visit Mesa, earn first state finals trip
MESA - Everything was lining up for Dobson to return to the 6A girls basketball final Tuesday night. The home crowd roared as junior guard Jaziah Billey drove for a layup and 32-25 lead with a … more
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Millennium sophomore Cameron Holmes slaps the Tigers logo on the oversized ticket that the team earned by beating Sunnyslope in the Open Division quarterfinal Feb. 23 to qualify for the Final Four.
Millennium boys answer toughest challenge in Phoenix
PHOENIX - Entering the postseason there was little doubt to most that the Millennium Tigers were the team to beat in the Open Division bracket. After two convincing victories of 18 and 33 points … more
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O'Connor senior forward Thalia Daniels looks over the Perry defense before passing the ball during the 6A girls basketball title game March 2 at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix.
O'Connor girls bounce back for basketball title
PHOENIX - The foundation of what would win O’Connor the 6A state championship on Saturday morning was forged in the final seven minutes of the Eagles semifinal victory over Dobson on Tuesday … more
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Coyotes fall to Wolves in Open quarterfinals
CHANDLER — Even with a whole offseason to think about what might have gone better in a playoff loss, the Centennial Coyotes football team has a lot to look forward to. “We’re … more
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Millennium senior Sabien Cain sinks one of his seven first-half treys during the Open Division final against Gilbert Perry on March 2 at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix.
Reflections on an Arizona basketball classic: Millennium vs Perry
Millennium vs. Perry was the type of matchup the Arizona Interscholastic Association created the boys basketball Open Division for in 2022. A new challenger from 5A emerged and the Tigers … more
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Millennium senior Elli Guiney looks to pass in the Feb. 24 5A quarterfinal as Notre Dame Prep’s Olivia Frankel defends. The No. 7-seeded Tigers, powered by 29 points from Guiney, rolled past the host No. 2-seed Saints, 57-37, to advance to the 5A semifinals.
Tiger girls roll past Notre Dame Prep to semis
SCOTTSDALE — Elli Guiney said her Millennium Tigers’ Feb. 24 win at Notre Dame Prep in the 5A quarterfinals was a total team effort with contributions from everyone. That’s … more
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Ironwood boys basketball players celebrate after winning the 5A hampionship 55-31 over Queen Creek Casteel on March 1 at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix.
Ironwood locks down Casteel, brings 2nd title to Glendale
PHOENIX - Size matters less if speed consistently beats it to the spot and the smaller guys wear out the bigs by making them chase on defense. More often than not Friday night, Ironwood (27-3) used their speed, skill and team concept more
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Deer Valley boys basketball players and coaches hold up the 4A Conference trophy and banner after the Skyhawks defeated Tucson Sahuaro 63-31 in overtime to win the program's first state title.
Deer Valley boys basketball works OT to win first title
PHOENIX - A happy corollary of this style of an Open Division format was on display throughout a drama-filled 4A boys basketball final Thursday night. Two high school teams full of neighborhood … more
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Sunrise Mountain senior forward Aiden Elam (#2) yells with delight, while junior Ryan Thompson smiles after the #10 seed Mustangs upset #3 Queen Creek Casteel 2-1 Tuesday nigh to reach the 5A state final Saturday against Ironwood.
Mustangs boys soccer takes road show to Gilbert
GILBERT - Sunrise Mountain exacted some revenge and as an unlikely No. 10 seed will play for the state 5A boys soccer title on Saturday against Ironwood. This run brought back memories for … more
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Shadow Ridge senior Abel Garza, left, battles 215-pound Division I title opponent Aidan Odom of Corona del Sol on Feb. 17 in the state wrestling championships at Veterans Coliseum. Garza lost in overtime and placed second.
Shadow Ridge wrestlers place 11th at state
Things don’t go quite as well for hoped for Shadow Ridge’s wrestlers at the Feb. 15 through 17 state wrestling championships, but the Stallions still managed a strong showing at Veterans Coliseum. more
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