Softball

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Duncan tames Mesquite SB for 4th time in 5A-I 1st round

If Michelle Duncan had any lingering problems with her right wrist they were not apparent in her effort on Saturday morning. Duncan, the Gilbert Tigers veteran ace, pitched a three-hit shutout and needed to be sharp as second seed Gilbert edged No. 15 seed Mesquite, 1-0, in the first round of the 5A-I state softball tournament at Gilbert High.

Softball Les Willsey April 30, 2011

Mtn. View SB coach gets to see Skyline daughters play twice

Softball Les Willsey April 29, 2011

Led by new coach, Horizon grabs top seed in 5A-II softball

Senior center fielder Leah White sets the tone offensively from the leadoff spot in the batting order.

Football / Baseball / Softball Don Ketchum April 29, 2011

5A-I state softball tournament preview

Softball Les Willsey April 28, 2011

Mesquite, Buena come up big to secure 5A-I state SB berths

Mesquite and Buena won their way in to the 5A-I state softball tournament on Wednesday that begins on Saturday April 30. Kofa sat back, watched and waited. The Kings may get the same result, albeit the 16th seed, come Thursday morning when the final tabulations are in..

Baseball / Softball Les Willsey April 27, 2011

Softball players are patriotic -- they can sing, too!

Sunrise Mountain and Cienega teams touched the heart of a Vietnam vet with their rendition of the National Anthem.

Baseball / Softball Don Ketchum April 27, 2011

Highland pitcher Ashcraft contributes despite scoliosis

Watching Highland pitcher Arianna Ashcraft pitch one notices nothing out of the ordinary. Dig deeper and you come to find she is not your ordinary pticher. Not when she pitches with two rods and 26 screws in her spine, there to correct scoliosis (curviture of the spine).

Cross Country / Softball Les Willsey April 25, 2011

Hamilton softball has respect as 5A-I state tournament nears

Hamilton qualifying for the state softball tournament for the first time since 2003, will make it a primo year for the Chandler district in the sport. All four of its schools are going to state.

Softball Les Willsey April 23, 2011

Highland softball persevering, beats Dobson in slugfest

Highland softball coach Jamie Waldron figured after a couple weeks of the season if the Hawks were to make some noise this season it would have to be with hitting and defense. That was the formula Thursday night as the Hawks used timely hitting, plate discipline and defense to upend Dobson, 11-7, in a 5A Central Region game at Highland High.

Softball Les Willsey April 21, 2011

Desert Mtn. softball shortstop catches lightning in bottle

Remember the name of junior Kasey McCravey.

Softball Don Ketchum April 20, 2011

Determination, perseverance carry Pinnacle to softball win

Pioneers use seventh-inning run to edge Desert Mountain 3-2 in battle of Desert Valley powers.

Softball Don Ketchum April 20, 2011

Red Mountain offense may be enough for 5A-I softball repeat

Last season Red Mountain softball won the 2010 5A-I state title with extraordinary pitching and very good hitting. The Mountain Lions are certainly in the mix -- if not the lead -- to repeat as state champs in 2011. The reason? Extraordinary hitting and very good pitching.

Softball Les Willsey April 18, 2011

Perry softball blanks Skyline, controls 5A EV Region

A pitcher who did not feel good pitched lights out. A power hitter who set the table rather than drive in runs. And a cleanup hitter that delivered what her role requires. Perry used those contributions Friday to put a stranglehold on the lead in the 5A East Valley Region softball race by defeating Skyline, 6-0, at Skyline High School.

Softball Les Willsey April 15, 2011

Red Mountain thwarts Xavier bid at sweep in softball

Softball Les Willsey April 14, 2011