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Mesa High to honor team that helped get boys soccer rolling

Mesa High has played a significant part in state athletics with its long history and tradition. Football, basketball and wrestling have been highly successful sports to name a few. A sport to be honored Tuesday night is one the school helped play a role in inaugurating in the state three decades ago -- boys soccer.

Football / Wrestling / Boys Soccer / Girls Soccer Les Willsey January 21, 2011

Williams has become pillar of strength for North basketball

The 6-foot-7 post player hopes to lead Mustangs to a third straight Class 5A championship.

Football / Cross Country Don Ketchum January 16, 2011

Higley officially hires Zubey as next football coach

Eddy Zubey is still a Knight. The only difference now is the school name before the mascot -- Higley rather than St. Marys.

Football / Cross Country Les Willsey January 14, 2011

McClintock fills football job, tabs Saguaro OC Matt Lewis

McClintock filled its vacant varsity football coaching opening Tuesday hiring Saguaro offensive coordinator Matt Lewis. Lewis confirmed his hiring and met with McClintock players earlier Tuesday. He replaces Mike Gibbons who was fired in November after the season.

Football Les Willsey January 11, 2011

Flagstaff Eagles soar to upper reaches of power points

Controlled possession approach has served girls soccer team well.

Football / Girls Soccer Don Ketchum January 10, 2011

Success of wrestler signals end of era at Desert Mtn.

Nick Rana is the last of four brothers to excel in athletics at the school since 1998.

Football / Wrestling Don Ketchum January 10, 2011

Thunder keep making noise on basketball floor

Desert Vista boys pull away from St. Marys in the fourth quarter for a 20-point victory.

Football / Boys Basketball Don Ketchum January 7, 2011

Trevor Browne unveils Sports Hall of Fame

About three dozen athletes, coaches to be honored in ceremony on Saturday, Jan. 8.

Football / Badminton / Wrestling / Baseball / Track & Field Don Ketchum January 6, 2011

5A-I girls basketball race boils down to one -- St. Marys

Football / Girls Basketball Les Willsey January 6, 2011

Mountain View aims to select football coach by mid-January

Football Les Willsey January 3, 2011

Coaches salute their All-State teams for 2010

Annual meeting produces lists from each of the classifications -- 5A-I, 5A-II, 4A-I, 4A-II, 3A, 2A and 1A.

Football Don Ketchum December 23, 2010

Hamilton, Chaparral head Big 25 team picked by coaches

Players from all classifications are eligible for selection.

Football Don Ketchum December 23, 2010

Joseph back in Tempe, accepts football job at Corona del Sol

That was fast. A month after being fired after nine seasons as football coach at Mesa Mountain View, Tom Joseph has another head coaching gig.

Football Les Willsey December 16, 2010

Florence, Coolidge, Fountain Hills land 3A all-state players

Football Les Willsey December 15, 2010

Hamilton keeps streaks intact, wins 3rd straight 5A-I crown

Last year Mesa High believed its defense gave it a punchers chance of knocking off Hamilton for the 5A-I football title. The Jackrabbits were worthy for a half and then fell by the wayside. On Monday afternoon -- a year later -- Desert Ridge felt its offense gave it a shot to upend the Huskies. Good try. Very good try. Just not quite enough.

Football Les Willsey December 13, 2010