Applebach pitches Mesquite past Perry with 2nd straight gem Spencer Applebach's hitting defined him last year. He's more complex this year with his pitching improved. Baseball Les Willsey March 5, 2012
2012 Girls Basketball State Champions Girls Basketball champions from across the country. Girls Basketball MaxPreps March 5, 2012
Xavier hosts softball tournament at Rose Mofford Gators will be joined by Campo Verde, Centennial, Seton and Mountain Pointe. Softball Don Ketchum March 5, 2012
Xcellent 25 high school boys basketball rankings No. 2 Marcus vs. No. 15 Fort Bend Travis matchup could materialize in Texas 5A final; No Charles Mann for No. 3 Milton. Cross Country / Boys Basketball MaxPreps March 4, 2012
Spring sports tournaments in full swing Baseball, softball, track and field on the ledger. Baseball / Softball Don Ketchum March 4, 2012
Westwood baseball scores 7 in bottom of 7th to tie Mesa High Westwood ties Mesa with 7-run rally in 7th inning that features one hit Baseball Les Willsey March 2, 2012
Retirement of Friedli leaves football coaching void He is No. 1 in career victories and coached Tucson Amphitheater for more than 30 years. Football / Baseball Don Ketchum March 2, 2012
St. Marys loses voice, I lose role model in Mr. Ciani Tom Ciani bled green and gold as a beloved volunteer at athletic events for more than 40 years. Football / Boys Basketball / Girls Basketball Don Ketchum March 2, 2012
Kevin Johnson leads 30th class of National High School Hall of Fame inductees Former NBA great and current Sacramento mayor leads 30th class of 11 national inductees. Football / Swimming / Baseball / Softball / Boys Basketball / Girls Basketball MaxPreps March 2, 2012
MaxPreps 2012 Top 100 High School Baseball Players, presented by New Balance California ace tops the Class of 2012 Top 100, presented by New Balance. Baseball MaxPreps March 1, 2012
Desert Ridge's run in 6th edges Trevor Browne in baseball A hit batter. A balk. A groundout. An infield hit. Those produced a run and win for Desert Ridge. Cross Country / Baseball Les Willsey March 1, 2012
MaxPreps and NFCA to select high school Player of the Week MaxPreps and the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) will team each week throughout the spring season to select Players of the Week. Softball MaxPreps March 1, 2012
Desert Edge softball pitcher Wentz is perfect again Back to back perfectos on Monday and Wednesday. Softball Don Ketchum February 29, 2012
Basha softball completes perfect February, bombs Hamilton Basha softball takes an inning longer than anticipated to run-rule stubborn Hamilton Softball Les Willsey February 29, 2012
Saguaro OF Akmon has ingredients for baseball success Senior tries to stay as consistent as he can. He has committed to Division I college but also could turn pro. Baseball Don Ketchum February 29, 2012
Coaching legends Vern Friedli and Bob Brink announce retirements Arizona football and Minnesota basketball coaches have lasting legacies. Football / Boys Basketball MaxPreps February 29, 2012
Gilbert softball doubles up Red Mtn. in extra innings, 12-6 Marisa Stankiewicz was the perfect example Tuesday of why softball (or baseball) players can't afford to dwell on one particular moment in a game -- good or bad. Baseball / Softball Les Willsey February 28, 2012
Wilson resigns as Westwood's boys basketball coach Football / Boys Basketball Les Willsey February 28, 2012
Desert Edge softball pitcher tosses perfect game Cyra Wentz struck out 15 to run her record to 7-0 in the young season. Softball Don Ketchum February 27, 2012
Corona del Sol handles Cesar Chavez for boys D-I crown Football / Boys Basketball Les Willsey February 25, 2012
St. Mary's girls 30-0 in repeat, stop Hamilton in D-I final Girls Basketball Les Willsey February 25, 2012
Peoria boys rally for emotional win over Amphi in D-II Engler's basket with five seconds left is the difference in 50-48 victory. Cross Country / Boys Basketball Don Ketchum February 25, 2012
Transition complete, Seton girls claim Division II title Team made up mainly of underclassmen defeats Peoria 52-44. Girls Basketball Don Ketchum February 25, 2012
Wild finish gives Thatcher boys win over Holbrook in 2 OTs Now that No. 1 seed has been taken care of, fourth-seeded Thatcher faces No. 2 Gilbert Christian in final. Stories Don Ketchum February 24, 2012
State basketball championship storylines for Feb. 25 Boys Basketball / Girls Basketball Les Willsey February 24, 2012