Corona del Sol turns tables on Mtn. View in boys basketball

Six weeks ago Mesa Mountain View put the clamps on Corona del Sol on the Aztecs home floor with a 49-40 win the night of the 5A state championship football games. On Tuesday night Corona returned the favor. With guard Calaen Robinson playing his best all-around game of the season and the Aztecs defense clogging the middle after the first 12 minutes or so, Corona seized control and beat the Toros, 50-43, in a 5A Central Region game at Toro Gym.

Football / Boys Basketball Les Willsey January 25, 2011

Kendall Barrett goal paces CDS girls soccer past Salpointe

Corona del Sol girls soccer coach Matt Smith has seen it happen before and probably will see it again. Senior Night for the Aztecs and a senior normally not in the limelight steps into it. Monday evening that meant midfielder Kendall Barrett.

Girls Soccer Les Willsey January 24, 2011

Competitive 2A girls hoops battle looms as January closes

Girls Basketball Les Willsey January 24, 2011

St. Johns wrestler is not backing down from anybody

A two-time state champ, 114-pound Ryder Nielsen is as tough as they come, overcoming injuries to achieve success.

Football / Wrestling Don Ketchum January 23, 2011

Dobson wrestlers win team title at Nate Johnson Memorial

A final wrestling invitational tune-up turned out quite well Saturday for Dobson High. Polishing off all seven of its foes in pool play the Mustangs matched up with city rival Red Mountain in the team final and came away a 49-21 winner at the Nate Johnson Memorial Wrestling Tournament at Red Mountain High School.

Wrestling Les Willsey January 22, 2011

Sixth Man for Brophy no longer seems to be a factor

Large gymnasium was as quiet as a library on Friday night, not nearly as crazy as it was back in the day.

Stories Don Ketchum January 21, 2011

Desert Vista stays composed, gets big road win over Brophy

Forward Danny Powell held to six points, but guard Jeff Lowery helps pick up the slack with 19.

Stories Don Ketchum January 21, 2011

Lady Toros complete 3-0 week, drop Dobson in girls hoops

The Mesa Mountain View girls basketball team settled in for a three-game week starting Monday and capped it with a third victory on Friday. After a slow start the Lady Toros used a strong second quarter to distance themselves from visiting Dobson and post a 56-40 win at Toro Gym.

Girls Basketball Les Willsey January 21, 2011

Decision to commit early not what it is cracked up to be

Stories Les Willsey January 21, 2011

Mesa High to honor team that helped get boys soccer rolling

Mesa High has played a significant part in state athletics with its long history and tradition. Football, basketball and wrestling have been highly successful sports to name a few. A sport to be honored Tuesday night is one the school helped play a role in inaugurating in the state three decades ago -- boys soccer.

Football / Wrestling / Boys Soccer / Girls Soccer Les Willsey January 21, 2011

Seton girls find enough rhythm to stop Cactus

Senior Theresa Wirth scores 23 to spark the defending Class 4A Division II state champion.

Girls Basketball Don Ketchum January 20, 2011

Red Mountain hosts Nate Johnson Memorial wrestling Jan 21-22

Wrestling Les Willsey January 20, 2011

Future of prep basketball appears to be in good hands

There are quite a few outstanding young players who are developing. Look forward to seeing more.

Boys Basketball / Girls Basketball Don Ketchum January 20, 2011

Brophy rallies to defeat Hamilton, still unbeaten in soccer

Broncos pick up the pace in the second half, get goals from Grigsby and Ayers for 2-1 win.

Track & Field Don Ketchum January 19, 2011

Pinnacle boys basketball team young but talented

Pioneers use long-range shooting and strong defense to turn back Desert Mountain 59-49 on Tuesday night.

Boys Basketball Don Ketchum January 18, 2011

Mesquite boys rebound from loss, top Gilbert in shootout

The Mesquite boys soccer team knows how to rebound. The Wildcats bounced back from their first power-point game loss last Friday by stretching Gilbert to a shootout and prevailing, 3-2 (5-3), in a 5A Central Region match at Gilbert High.

Boys Soccer Les Willsey January 18, 2011

Mesa pressure wilts Mountain View in final quarter, 67-60

The one area of Mesa Mountain View and its boys basketball game Monday night that was consistent was not one a coach wants.

Boys Basketball Les Willsey January 17, 2011

MLK Basketball Classic news and notes

Boys Basketball / Girls Basketball Les Willsey January 17, 2011

MLK hoops games in Tempe, Tucson have more meaning attached

It is another showcase event only with one difference in all the matchups -- they count for more than pride or rivalry.

Boys Basketball / Girls Basketball Les Willsey January 16, 2011

Williams has become pillar of strength for North basketball

The 6-foot-7 post player hopes to lead Mustangs to a third straight Class 5A championship.

Football / Cross Country Don Ketchum January 16, 2011

Sunnyside takes first place at 45th Flowing Wells Wrestling

It is another showcase event only with one difference in all the matchups -- they count for more than pride or in terms of rivalry.

Wrestling Les Willsey January 15, 2011

Hamilton keeps humming, blitzes Chandler in Fiesta foray

Hamilton High has won most of the games that count so far this season. Friday night was no exception. The Huskies ended a three-game losing streak over the past two seasons to rival Chandler with another solid performance in taking a 67-46 boys basketball victory over the Wolves in a 5A-I Fiesta Region game at Hamilton.

Cross Country / Boys Basketball Les Willsey January 14, 2011

Big defensive effort carries Chaparral girls in 2nd half

Firebirds outscore Pinnacle 50-36 after intermission for 71-62 win in battle of Desert Valley Region rivals.

Cross Country / Girls Basketball Don Ketchum January 14, 2011

Depth is tricky, but effective for top 5A-I boys hoop teams

With basketball teams comprised mostly of 10 to 15 players it is hard to find playing time for more than seven or eight on a roster most nights. Some can find time for up to 10. That juggling act is a choice administered carefully by hardwood mentors. Corona del Sol and Mesa Mountain View boys teams have encountered success in mixing and matching.

Boys Basketball Les Willsey January 14, 2011

Higley officially hires Zubey as next football coach

Eddy Zubey is still a Knight. The only difference now is the school name before the mascot -- Higley rather than St. Marys.

Football / Cross Country Les Willsey January 14, 2011