Mountain Ridge High School

Phoenix native Jade Carey overcomes illness at Paris Olympics, moves to 2nd in vault

PARIS – Despite battling an illness and a fall during the floor exercise competition, Phoenix native Jade Carey perseveres and moves into second place in the vault during the Paris Olympics.

Even though she battled illness, Phoenix's Jade Carey had a strong showing in early competition and sits second in the vault during the Summer Olympics in Paris. (Photo by Aytac Unal/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Arizona’s high school girls flag football scores big in inaugural season, eyes statewide expansion

TEMPE – In its successful debut year, Arizona's girls flag football made waves and sparked interest in potentially expanding the sport to create more opportunities for girls to participate.

Female athletes express joy at being part of Arizona's girl's flag football movement, emphasizing the transition from casual powderpuff games to more competitive experiences. (File photo by Susan Wong/Cronkite News)

Call it a comeback: Centennial football eyes state title in return to prominence

PEORIA — After stumbling to a 3-7 record last season, Centennial football is returning as a top contender in the 6A division. With two games left in the regular season, the Coyotes look to go from ‘good to great.’

Centennial football coach Richard Taylor watches over his team as it prepares for an anticipated matchup Friday against undefeated Liberty. (Photo by Brooklyn Hall/ Cronkite News)

Imposing Northwestern-bound Mountain Ridge star Doost has a soft spot: mom

GLENDALE - Alexander Doost is an imposing 6-foot-6, 295 pound offensive lineman at Mountain Ridge High, who committed to Northwestern after receiving 18 offers from Power Five schools. However, he does have a soft spot. It’s for his mom, who passed away last year.