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The national spotlight shined bright on Saguaro Friday night as the Sabercats hosted Hamilton in a rematch of last year’s Open Division semifinal in front of a nationally televised audience.

If 2020 has proven anything, it’s that people are stronger together.

The Gilbert Tigers dominated the court and secured a victory in their last regular season home game against Williams Field after battling in the in the opening of the first set winning 3-0.

It was Dante Smith’s freshman year when Desert Ridge defensive coordinator Travis Jackson approached him during football practice with a proposition for him to wrestle after the season. 

All games scheduled to kickoff at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23 unless noted.

The Desert Ridge High School football program has been shut down out of an abundance of caution due to COVID-19, Gilbert Public Schools confirmed Tuesday afternoon.

It’s a close game between the Desert Ridge and Corona del Sol junior varsity volleyball teams. The Jaguars need just two points to secure their first victory over the Aztecs at the junior varsity level in years.

Marquis Cooper was widely known at both Highland and the University of Washington as more than just an outstanding football player.

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The Saint Mary’s Knights ran away with a 48-0 win over the Seton Catholic Sentinels Friday night.

It was the type of performance Basha head coach Chris McDonald believes will finally give senior Caleb Jones the respect he rightfully deserves.

All games take place Friday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. unless noted.

The coronavirus pandemic and all the limitations for high school sports in Arizona throughout the summer put a damper on several program that aimed to become acquainted with a new head coach.

Arizona State softball player Olivia Miller, a Chandler native and Corona del Sol grad, is trying to ensure Arizona State University athletes and staff vote Nov. 3.

The Red Mountain High School football team is preparing to make another playoff push this pandemic-shortened season.

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For the second week in a row, Highland coach Brock Farrel challenged his team to set the tone early on.

Chandler Prep co-head coach Tom Brittain emphasized fixing the small mental mistakes heading into the second week of the pandemic-delayed season.

Excited and thankful are two words that sum up how the Chaparral Firebirds feel heading into the 2020 season.

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Desert Ridge football is back.

Stellar performances from Casteel’s golfers have them in good position to make a run for the state title.