4A state baseball: No. 9 Ironwood Ridge feeds off Peters' emotions to top No. 4 Saguaro
The Nighthawks beat their third straight better seed to make the Pool A championship game behind a seven-run inning and Peters' pitching

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Chaparral High School funds its athletic programs through participation fees, booster clubs, sponsorships, ticket sales, and donations. While athletes pay to play, most programs rely heavily on community and family support for equipment, travel, and facilities. This system helps sustain teams but can create funding gaps between sports based on how much each program raises.