Arizona set to add shot clocks for high school basketball
PHOENIX – Arizona high school basketball divisions 6A-3A have decided to adopt the 35-second shot clock outlined by the NFHS. A majority of coaches are praising the decision, but logistical and financial issues are causing trouble for Arizona schools.
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Dubem Nwachukwu exiting the starting blocks in the men’s 400 meters, is among the athletes happy ASU is competing again at Sun Angel Stadium. (Photo by Susan Wong/Cronkite News)
Angels defender Ali Riley rushes to beat Ol Reign midfielder Angelina Constanntino in Titan Stadium at Cal State Fullerton on Saturday, March 26, 2022. (Photo by Lauren Lively/Cronkite News)
Wildcats senior Tristen Turlington scores what would be the winning run in the top of the 14th inning. Afterward, she celebrates with Willow Canyon teammate Harmony Andrade. (Photo by Dominic Rivera/Cronkite News)
Milwaukee right-hander Brandon Woodruff among others is a force on the Brewers pitching staff and one that the younger arms in the organization are trying to emulate. (Photo by Wesley Johnson/Cronkite News)
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