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Faith and baseball: Valley Christian’s journey from Dominican Republic fuels 3A state championship run
PHOENIX – Valley Christian's baseball team embarked on a mission trip to the Dominican Republic, which strengthened their bond and faith, ultimately leading them to win the state championship.
Sky-high action, sharpshooting tips off Final Four weekend at GCU’s Global Credit Union Arena
PHOENIX – Final Four weekend got kicked off at the Global Credit Union Arena on GCU campus last Thursday night. Many college basketball stars were out to showcase their skills and soak in the electric environment.
Elite Interscholastic Basketball Conference goes off without hitch in inaugural season
PHOENIX – The EIBC was founded in August by President Barry Jones, who designed several differentiators to separate it from similar high school prep basketball leagues. Some of these factors include the scoring system, player exposure and team schedules.
Countdown to tip-off: Final Four Week brings hoops fever to Arizona with fan festivities, college basketball’s best
PHOENIX – The NCAA Men’s Final Four is four days away, with many behind the scenes working tirelessly to plan a fun weekend for Arizonans and fans who will travel thousands of miles for the biggest college basketball tournament in the world.
Full court success: Flooring for Men’s Final Four successfully installed
GLENDALE – One of the last big pieces associated with hosting the Men’s Final Four in Glendale is complete. It is made from first-grade northern hard maple and is 70 feet by 140 feet.
End of an era: ASU’s Art Martori leaves behind lasting legacy, Sunkist Kids Wrestling Club
TEMPE – ASU wrestling honored recently retired Art Martori before its match against Nebraska. He is a beloved figure and pioneer of wrestling in Arizona through his founding of the Sunkist Kids Wrestling Club.
3-Peat? Koa, Perry boys basketball seek third straight title riding chemistry, family history
GILBERT – The Perry Pumas are the top-ranked basketball program in the state of Arizona among all AIA-sanctioned teams. Perry hopes to win a third straight state championship, thanks in large part to Coach Duane, Koa Peat, and the team’s exceptional chemistry and morale.