The Arizona Interscholastic Association Executive Board voted Tuesday to no longer require masks to be worn by athletes and officials actively competing in their respective sport beginning with winter playoffs on March 9.

Cody Williams’ improvement both physically and mentally from his freshman to sophomore years has become one of the leading factors for the success Perry High School boys basketball team has had this season.

The pipeline between Arizona and Iowa State University continues to be built year after year in the form of national football recruits.

Micky Scala has been destined to put on a pair of boxing gloves since watching his father and brother at a young age.

Evan Svoboda waited three years for his opportunity to prove himself as a leader on the football field for Red Mountain High School.

Jorge Chavez was dead set on improving his shot heading into his senior season for the Campo Verde boys soccer team.

There typically isn’t a day that goes by when Seton Catholic senior point guard Isabella DiGiovanni finds much free time for herself.

Desert Ridge senior Joe Kisting stood across the wrestling mat from the Mesa High School wrestling program, not aware of what would happen after the meeting between captains for the dual match between both schools.

Chandler senior point guard Carson Kelly knew entering the season he would be relied upon not only for his leadership but toughness on the court as well.

It’s been two years since Gilbert High School’s basketball team stood atop the 5A Conference as champions.

Since David DiComenico took over the Mesa High School wrestling program as head coach seven years ago, it’s a position he has cherished.

The Hamilton and Chandler high school basketball teams have both been forced into quarantine for at least 10 days due to a positive COVID-19 test in at least one of the programs.

The constant feeling of being in pain is something Red Mountain sophomore Tylerr Birk has fought through the last two years.

Players sat staggered on three rows of bleachers in Hamilton High School’s gymnasium, masks remaining on their faces unless taking a drink of water.

Chandler senior running back Eli Sanders, one of the most electrifying playmakers this past season, has committed to play football for Iowa State University.