Chandler’s Arizona College Prep-Erie earned a Top 100 on Newsweek’s 2013 America’s Best High Schools list.

Jerry Dawson has witnessed a change at his annual baseball camp.

Congratulations to the Chandler Hamilton Huskies, who won their fourth 5A state title in six years Friday. But forgive me if I don’t make it to the victory party.

Rio Salado College, part of the Maricopa Community College District, and The New York Times Knowledge Network have joined together to provide a national online post-baccalaureate teacher preparation program. This program is designed for those who have a bachelor’s degree and are seeking teacher certification in elementary, secondary or special education. Details about the program can be found at www.discoverteaching.net.

Students in David Faux's graphic design and digital media production courses at Chandler's Hamilton High School are learning high-end job skills.

A couple of Wednesdays back, Jason Barkac of Tempe Marcos de Niza won the shot put and the high jump at a meet against Phoenix Mountain Pointe.

Finally, the wondering is over. A two-year collection of mailings, visits and questions infiltrated Buddy Turner's life as he tried to choose a college that combined top-notch academics and a top-notch swimming program.

Spotlight on Jameson Bevans: Trying to repeat as state boys volleyball champs is not easy and Jameson Bevans and his Highland teammates are finding that out as the first month of the volleyball season comes to a close and they sport a record of 4-4.

Athlete of the week: Whitney Lopus

Gilbert high schools were honored last week with the College Board’s Advanced Placement Honor Roll.

Students at Mesa’s ASU Preparatory Academy don’t just attend high school on a college campus; they attend classes where college professors deliver guest lectures, and they rub elbows with university students during campus service projects.

Find out where athletes from the East Valley have signed to play college sports.

Charter. District. Private. Home. Schooling options abound in Arizona. Many schools are accepting applications now for next school year, with parents exercising their ability to make those choices in growing numbers.

State tournament pairings for wrestling, and boys and girls soccer:

Mesa Mountain View coach Gary Ernst has to be enjoying his situation.

Here'a a look at Friday's game

Here's a look at this weekend's games

Here's a look at Friday's playoff games.

Jodi Lyons knows exactly how many times she’s stepped onto a football field and not heard some sort of comment from someone, be it a parent, fan, player or coach.

Here's a list of Class of 2011 athletes who have signed letters of intent to play their sports in college. West Valley Preps will update the list as signings are announced.

Eleven Arizona schools posted a combined 7-23 record against teams from other states over four days of play in the prestigious Nike Tournament of Champions, the 72-team national girls prep basketball tournament that just completed its third consecutive year in the Phoenix area.

Garland Judkins had planned on attending Brewster (N.H.) Academy, a popular basketball prep school, next season. Saturday, he accepted an offer to play for the Arizona Wildcats instead.

Cactus boys golf dominates tourney: The Cactus Cobras earned a 20 shot win at the Peoria Unified School District Golf Tournament at Union Hills Country Club in Sun City Sept. 29.

The scene is touching and genuine yet seems out of place: A standout high school athlete, fresh off a hard-fought victory on the wrestling mat, walks out of the gym holding an infant car seat, side-by-side with a young woman holding a baby girl. The story of Gilbert Williams Field senior Heath Boers is both a cautionary tale and a valuable lesson on responsibility.