Red Mountain’s boys soccer program has its sights set on more than just repeating as champions of the 6A East Valley Region this season.

It’s the one night most senior athletes in high school both dream of and dread heading into their final year competing at the high school level.

Leading Edge Academy Athletic Director approached head boys basketball coach Joe Leon early in the fourth quarter of the team’s game against Tempe Prep on Jan. 24 with a simple message.

The Dobson High School girls basketball team came out of the gate hot this season and have yet to slow down as the Mustangs are looking to make a statement in the 6A conference.

American Leadership Academy – Gilbert’s junior high wrestling took home hardware on Saturday, Jan. 25, as the Eagles won the Canyon Athletic Association state title.

After a heartbreaking one-score losses in back-to-back state title games, it’s easy to assume there is extra motivation in getting back to the final game and winning it all.

A local flag football club represented Arizona on the biggest stage, winning a national title in one age group and placing second in another.

The Highland Hawks are currently in the midst of a breakout season.

Trenton McLaughlin grew up idolizing former Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant.

Fans on both sides of Mesa High School’s Gymnasium remained standing following the national anthem.

Casteel basketball coach Brett Huston can feel the numbing sensation on the right side of his face on a daily basis.

Mesa High School’s wrestling program has a long-standing pedigree as one of the best in the state.

East Valley youth flag football teams traveled across the country to Florida this week to play in several national championship games.

Seton Catholic girls basketball coach Karen Self has been named the Girls West Coach for the 2020 McDonald’s All-American Game.

Greg Haagsma has spent the last 23 years building Valley Christian’s boys basketball program into a powerhouse at the 3A level.

Diego Navarro sat on the bleachers inside Arizona College Prep’s gymnasium with his basketball team practicing in front of him.

Gilbert High’s basketball team stood alone atop the 5A Conference last year after winning its first state title in program history.

The Perry Pumas’ girls’ basketball team is looking to make a statement this season that they are not only among the top teams in the state, but in the entire Southwest region of the United States.

James Capriotti sat in a meeting in 2015 and listened as former Mesa district basketball coaches told him he would never win at Skyline.

Check stats for the Hamilton Huskies’ girls’ basketball team and not one specific player will jump off the sheet as the program’s All-Star.

From his shirt, to his shoes, to the bands wrapped around his wrists, there is seldom a day that goes by that Mesa High boys soccer coach TJ Hagen isn’t wearing a color that represents the Jackrabbits.

Another year is in the books.

A region-wide flag football league based on creating unique and memorable experiences for kids is preparing for its inaugural season in Gilbert beginning in January.

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney never doubted the thought of his team finding a rhythm after a slow start in the Fiesta Bowl against Ohio State.