Area football players were snubbed on the All-Arizona team voted on by the football coaches association.

All the accolades wouldn’t have mattered much without the ring. Scottsdale Saguaro quarterback Tim Ruben hit the elusive 2,000-yard rushing, 2,000-yard passing milestone in the third quarter of the 4A-I championship game against Tucson Canyon del Oro on Dec. 8, but it was the furthest thing from his mind one quarter later.

Even before he entered high school, impossible expectations were thrust upon Matt Carlino. Two years later, he’s somehow lived up to them. Carlino entered his freshman year at Gilbert Highland already a household name in basketball circles, and the first year had its ups and downs.

The Fiesta Region is Gilbert Highland’s home, and if the Hawks are going to flock to the playoffs under second-year coach Pete Wahlheim they must find some success in the region. Not win it mind you, just nab a game or two.

All-Tribune First Team Offense

A couple of lasting impressions from Ridge Nielsen’s football career at Mesa Mountain View took place the final two weeks of 2006.

You never get a second chance to make a first impression, particularly when you’re an unknown director with a new movie that could make or break your career.

When Peoria Centennial routed Chandler Hamilton early in the 2008 prep football season, the Coyotes staked their claim to the title of best team in Arizona.

Division III state championship

If you enjoy performing arts, there’s no such thing as “nothing to do” this coming year.

If you enjoy performing arts, there’s no such thing as “nothing to do” this coming year. No matter where your tastes lie, there’s something going around the Valley this season for you.