Valley Sports blog: Detroit Lions tight ends coach Tim Lappano has been mentioned as a prominent candidate for the Arizona State offensive coordinator job because of his past relationship with coach Dennis Erickson. Lions coach Jim Schwartz said he thinks Lappano would be a great choice for ASU. 

Tempe Corona del Sol wrestling coach Dave Vibber said he knew going into his team’s 5A Division I state quarterfinal match that his opponent was far better than its No. 5 seed suggested.

Most teams have a few kinks to work out in their first game, but against one of the state’s top 5A programs, Marana Mountain View didn’t have that luxury on Friday night.

November 20, 2004

There’s little time to waste when you’re in the hunt for a state championship. So, shortly after firing a 5A Division I state tournamentleading round of 67, Red Mountain sophomore Kristen Schelling was back on the driving range working on her short game.

November 26, 2004

Marcus Brantley doesn’t want to say ‘I told you so,’ but his intuition has shown to be as good as his play this season.

Is Dymond the difference? Fans find out today when No. 1 Red Mountain and No. 2 St. Mary's settle the 5A Division I girls basketball championship at 5 p.m. at Glendale Arena.

Is Dymond the difference? Fans find out today when No. 1 Red Mountain and No. 2 St. Mary's settle the 5A Division I girls basketball championship at 5 p.m. at Glendale Arena.

October 2, 2004

Mountain Ridge's boys and girls cross country teams ran different routes to get there, but both have arrived at the same status in 2008 - a pleasant surprise.

In what began as a pitcher's duel ended with timely hitting that led to a victory for Mountain View over host Red Mountain Tuesday in a 5A East Valley Region baseball game.

In what began as a pitcher's duel ended with timely hitting that led to a victory for Mountain View over host Red Mountain Tuesday in a 5A East Valley Region baseball game.

The roster differences between Peoria softball and Liberty tells the tale.

The Cardinals can clinch the NFC West if they beat Detroit and San Francisco loses to Philadelphia. Arizona was embarrassed by its performance against the 49ers on Monday Night Football, and they usually bounce back when they’re feeling disrespected, so look for them to quickly and unmercifully take out the Lions.

With two freshmen and two sophomores in its starting lineup, Mountain Pointe has been stealing from its junior varsity all season long. So it was nothing new when Kirk Fauske called the shots from the bench in Tuesday night’s opening round of the girls 5A state basketball tournament.

NEW YORK - Matthew Stafford’s mission is daunting: Lead the Detroit Lions back from the only 0-16 season in NFL history. Mark Sanchez has nearly as big a challenge: He’ll compete to replace Brett Favre.

It didn't take long for Red Mountain to come up with a motto for next year's girls basketball season.

Sooner or later, the bats were going to burst.

November 20, 2004

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September 4, 2004

Five players scored in double figures as No. 1-ranked Phoenix Desert Vista cruised to a 78-63 win at Mesa Red Mountain Tuesday night in a 5A-I nonregion boys basketball game.

Highland took advantage of the opposition’s generosity and a couple of solid pitching performances Saturday to take home the championship of the Lion Country Classic softball tournament at Red Mountain Park in Mesa.