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.

Kellen and Cayden Gibson admittedly don’t have much free time.

After an early first-round playoff exit following a 34-11 season at the top of their league, the Gilbert Tigers have their sight set on a state championship in 2020.

It may very well be one of the most overlooked position groups Highland High School’s football program has had to offer the last two years.

Chaparral women’s volleyball team is seeking its second league title in three years.

The senior-heavy Desert Ridge girls volleyball team has high hopes entering the new season.

After a state tournament-qualifying season, followed by three straight sweeps, it might be easy to give up and look to seasons ahead. Not Skyline. This is a team built on heart, hard-work, and youth for seasons to come. 

The long-awaited first week of the Arizona high school football is officially in the books.