As 2012 winds down, it’s time to take a look back at what helped shape it. These are the Tribune’s 10 most memorable high school sports moments from the past calendar year:

Well boys and girls, what did we learn at the stadiums this week?

Sean Schweichler scored two touchdowns late in the third quarter, while Williams Fields’ defense shut down visiting Canyon del Oro in the fourth, as the Black Hawks held on to defeat the Dorados, 27-23, on Friday.

Pairc Tailteann, Navan, IRELAND - Notre Dame honored the memory of its former head coach Scot Bemis who passed away from cancer in January by opening the regular season with a convincing victory over Philadelphia’s Father Judge at Pairc Tailteann, Navan, on Friday.

Two East Valley high schools are about to play football (not futbol) in Ireland.

Karl Kiefer has finally turned in his whistle.

Notre Dame Saints

Jokes about Fargo, N.D. in July are easy, but Pat Farrell wouldn’t go there.

The restaurant business showed Dan Hinds a glimpse into his future.

The restaurant business showed Dan Hinds a glimpse into his future.

Dan Hinds has had a pretty fantastic year and along with it has come numerous awards.

That’s it for the 2011-2012 high school sports season, and what a year it was.

A rise in home-buying activity has boosted confidence that real estate agents have in the Valley's housing market, according to a new industry report.

No. 3 Highland pulled out a win over No. 6 Goodyear Millennium, 4-3, in a shootout of the Division I girls soccer state tournament quarterfinals on Saturday.

For those who didn't know Scot Bemis here is a little insight into how big his heart was.

Notre Dame football and girls soccer coach Scot Bemis passed away of lung cancer Sunday night. He was 45.

As the Valley's battered real estate market transitions into recovery, Arizona State University has hired an analyst who will produce more information for the public to understand this often volatile industry.

As the Valley's battered real estate market transitions into recovery, Arizona State University has hired an analyst who will produce more information for the public to understand this often volatile industry.

Real estate experts predict the Valley’s years-long housing glut is reaching its end and, as early as this spring, could stun home buyers by transforming into a shortage.

The stakes just became much greater.

Here lies the 2011 East Valley football season in review.

Here lies the 2011 East Valley football season.

TUCSON - As Notre Dame players stood on the football field, emotional after their season-ending playoff loss to Ironwood Ridge, Saints interim coach Gary Gregory weaved through the group, offering words of encouragement.