In order to win a trophy in any sport teams usally have to go through the ringer.

Ok, Perry you have our attention.

Results from this week’s action:

The athletic directors of the newly formed 6A conference got together and hammered out the football schedules for next season.

The first day of the Steve Blackford Duals at Arizona State on Tuesday produced some interesting matchups on Wednesday despite watered down lineups and B teams in place of varsity squad.

Sixth-seeded Marcos de Niza trailed early in the first set on Tuesday against No. 11 Cactus Shadows before rallying for five straight and never looked back.

Thursday

It’s an old sports cliché but it isn’t how you start, it’s how you finish.

First Team:

The men of the diamond return this week and, as always with baseball in Arizona, the level of play will be high and the presence of professional scouts just might outnumber fans in attendance when certain prospects take the mound.

Austin Moyer was close to being the most dominating wrestler this season.

When the state basketball brackets are released on Sunday afternoon some of the teams — the ones earning the top seeds — played a game the night before.

Travis Schureman was a bit perplexed, much like everyone else, but he isn’t as concerned as others about where the Queen Creek football program will land once divisional placement is finalized.

Boys Runner(s) of the Year:

It has been a great year for football in the East Valley. For starters, Chandler High brought a state title home for the school’s first championship in 65 years. Hamilton also has a successful season, going 12-2, reaching the state finals and coming up just short to the Wolves.