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ASU’s Taryn VanThof pushing for lacrosse to become sanctioned high school sport in Arizona
TEMPE – Lacrosse is a club sport at the youth and high school levels in Arizona, but how feasible would it be to see it become an AIA sport? Arizona State’s new lacrosse coach Taryn VanThof wants to expand the game across the state.
Future WWE stars? Two Arizona State athletes selected for sport’s NIL program
TEMPE – The WWE announced its second class of NIL athletes, and Cohlton Schultz and Case Hatch from Arizona State are among the 15 selected.
Coaching partners: Husband and wife lead Scottsdale Community College women’s basketball team
SCOTTSDALE – Tasha Washington and Joe Bonham share a partnership both on the sidelines and at home. Their strong bond empowers their Scottsdale Community College women’s basketball players.
Perry grad Jalen Williams set to become first-round NBA draft pick as brother Cody follows his footsteps
GILBERT – Jalen Williams went from unheralded college recruit to a projected first-round pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. Back at his alma mater, Perry High School, Jalen’s younger brother Cody is becoming a basketball star in his own right.
A family affair: Arizona’s run in the Women’s College World Series points to a bright future
OKLAHOMA CITY – As the Arizona Wildcats advanced through the NCAA Tournament to reach the Women’s College World Series, players’ families followed them every step of the way. They hope to leave a mark on the next generation of softball players.
Caitlin Lowe finds way leading Arizona softball program in Mike Candrea’s shadow
OKLAHOMA CITY – In her first season leading Arizona, Caitlin Lowe guided the Wildcats to the Women's College World Series. She leaned on several lessons from her predecessor, the legendary Mike Candrea.
Growth, maturity catapult Arizona Wildcats closer to Women’s College World Series title
OKLAHOMA CITY – The development of the Arizona softball team throughout the season has the Wildcats one win away from the Women’s College World Series semifinals.
Calm, cool and Caitlin: Arizona softball coach Lowe hits another milestone: 1st Women’s College World Series win
OKLAHOMA CITY – With a 3-1 victory over Oregon State, Arizona softball coach Caitlin Lowe wins her first Women’s College World Series game as her accomplished rookie season continues.
‘Great experience’: Pac-12 coaches, players praise inaugural conference baseball tournament in Scottsdale
SCOTTSDALE – Players and coaches around the Pac-12, including Arizona and Arizona State, said they enjoyed their experience at the first-ever conference baseball tournament despite some hiccups in the format.
One pitch, one loss: Oklahoma State’s home run beats Arizona in opening round of Women’s College World Series
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Arizona Wildcats have hit a home run in each of their playoff games. That wasn’t enough against the Oklahoma State Cowgirls in the Women’s College World Series.
ASU’s first season under Willie Bloomquist over after blown lead to Arizona in Pac-12 Baseball Tournament
SCOTTSDALE – Willie Bloomquist’s first year as Arizona State baseball coach was marred by key injuries but also highlighted by breakout performances across the Sun Devils roster. ASU lost to Chip Hale’s Arizona Wildcats in the Pac-12 tournament Friday.
