New figures show the state's economy continues to plug along.

Wayne Brown spent decades working to improve Mesa, from its arts programs to its financial standing. Under his leadership on the city council and as mayor, the city saw a new spring training facilities built, a new convention center created and the establishment of the Mesa Arts Center.

Life was good for Brian Stephenson heading into the baseball season.

In this dugout is the three-time defending state champions of softball, with a significant portion of the 2012 title team playing prominent roles again. Red Mountain is a No. 6 seed oozing with confidence, has gotten lights-out pitching from junior ace Bre Macha, went through the winner's bracket for a second consecutive year and outscored its opponents 30-4 in this tournament, including a win over its next opponent.

Valley Christian, Tempe Prep and Scottsdale Prep all finished among the top five schools in the Division IV girls state championship track meet at Mesa Community College on Saturday night.

The 2013 Arizona track and field championships started to resemble 2012 a little too closely for Devon Allen’s liking.

The pendulum of momentum swung back and forth several times in the sixth inning of Thursday’s winners’ bracket baseball game between No. 1 Desert Mountain and No. 2 Tucson.

Chaparral southpaw ace Dallas McBride was a bit wild early on, but didn’t flinch.

Among the not-so-favorite memories from high school, standing in front of the class to deliver a presentation ranks right up there. Remember, the clammy palms, racing heart, dry throat and jumbled nerves?

The Chaparral Firebirds broke open a scoreless game on a bases-loaded error at the plate as pitcher Dallas McBride held off the Mountain Ridge Mountain Lions for a 2-0 win in its elimination game Tuesday.

There’s nothing like a little music to soothe the soul.

2013 Track and Field state Championships

This was two games of frustration busted out, in a big way.

Her team found ways to stay alive for at least a few more days in the Division I state tournament, but Lindsey Collins wasn't gushing.

What a difference a year makes.

Devon Ryan had the game winning infield hit in the top of the 12th inning as No. 17 Perry beat No. 16 Corona del Sol in the first round of the Division I state softball tournament.

The first round of the Division I state baseball tournament saw several upsets on Saturday.

Nick Guaragna still thinks there might have been a mistake.