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Annie Graham was the last girl standing.

The season and high school soccer career of Alexandra Elston ended bitterly and controversially against Phoenix Desert Vista in the 5A-I state semifinals.

The high school cross country season opened up last week for most teams in the state.

No disrespect to the local high school track and field — especially because it’s as good as ever the past five years — but sometimes it pays to go beyond these borders.

If there were questions about whether or not Sarah Fakler could emerge out of Jessica Tonn’s shadow, they didn’t linger long.

Boys teams to watch

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After watching Sarah Fakler run for three seasons, it's become a foregone conclusion that if she's racing Arizona runners, she's going to win.

Yes, it may be hard to believe, but Jessica Tonn has a mean streak, or perhaps fiery might be a better way to describe it.

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The more things change, the more they stay the same. As far as the 2011 high school track and field season goes, that phrase could not be more true.