Based on the seeding, this was supposed to be the best matchup of the 4A-I state football playoffs.

Glendale Apollo had no answer for Paradise Valley sophomore running back Tyree Parker. Or fellow sophomore Jake Brown.

Phoenix-based Apollo Group, parent company of the University of Phoenix, said Monday it has met Securities and Exchange Commission requirements regarding the filing of delinquent financial reports and employee stock options.

Scottsdale Chaparral played Glendale Apollo even most of the night but could not overcome a poor first quarter, falling 62-52 in the first round of the 4A-I boys state basketball tournament Tuesday in Glendale.

Apollo Group, the parent company of the University of Phoenix, said Friday it will restate past financial reports to refl ect additional charges related to its stock option practices.

Outlook: This is a big night for McClintock. A victory could be just what the Chargers need to get in position for making the playoffs.

Apollo Group — a Phoenixbased company that provides higher education nationally and internationally, including the University of Phoenix — is challenging a report alleging it engaged in questionable stock option activity.

Apollo Group CEO Todd Nelson resigned Wednesday, leaving a post that made him one of the highest paid chief executives in the Valley.

Centennial’s supposedly soft schedule looks tougher three weeks into the season.

Centennial-Apollo was an interesting matchup on paper. And at several points, Thursday's Cox 7 game of the week was a play or two away from becoming very interesting.

Cactus Shadows picked the wrong time to have a sloppy game.

It paid to be in the education business in 2008. That's the conclusion that can be drawn for the stock results last year of Arizona-related companies.

Glendale Apollo isn’t quite ready to give up its title as state boys basketball champion.

After winning three consecutive state titles in the West Valley, Mark Nold is heading east.

This was survival at its best for Scottsdale Chaparral. The Firebirds advanced to the second round of the 4A Division I playoffs on Friday with a 35-28 overtime victory over Glendale Apollo.