Koa Peat’s historic Arizona run has officially reached its next chapter, as the standout freshman forward declares for the NBA Draft after a dominant season with the Wildcats.

Williams Field has been ruled ineligible for the postseason after confirmed illegal prior contact during the offseason between an assistant coach and a transfer. The Black Hawks will forfeit their last four wins of the season, ending their 2026 run just one day after being ranked No. 12 by the Arizona Interscholastic Association.

It has not been a perfect season but that might be what makes this Brophy team dangerous.

Landon Hairston is putting together one of the best seasons in the country, earning a Midseason USA Baseball Golden Spikes Award nod after hitting .461 with 18 home runs and 51 RBIs while reaching base over 50 percent of the time.

The Women’s College All Star Game took place in Phoenix, Arizona at Global Credit Union Arena , where Team Lieberman defeated Team Miller 72 to 69. Team Lieberman led for most of the game and built a 16 point lead in the third quarter before Team Miller made a late push to tie things up in the fourth. Despite the comeback effort, Team Lieberman made key plays late to secure the win. Christeen Iwuala led Team Lieberman with 15 points and eight rebounds, earning MVP honors. Nyl

The Arizona State Sun Devils (15-5) hosted the Grand Canyon Lopes (8-14) for a battle in the Valley on Tuesday night. The game went into extra innings after sophomore catcher Coen Niclai hit a two-run dinger, his second of the season, to tie it 3-3 in the bottom of the seventh and put the Sun Devils in winning position. The first four innings were scoreless as both teams played strong infield defense. ASU’s Achilles heel so far this season has been the bullpen. Head coach Wil

Red Mountain has emerged as one of the early contenders in AIA baseball after a dominant week against top-ranked competition. The Mountain Lions secured statement wins over No. 5 Queen Creek and No. 1 Brophy, powered by clutch hitting, strong pitching performances, and a relentless offensive attack. Their early success positions them as a serious team to watch as the season continues.

The energy was loud and the competition fierce for tonight’s East Valley rivalry between the Mesa Jackrabbits and the Mountain View Toros. There was no holding back, even during early minutes of the game. Fans chanted across the court, attempting to be louder than their opponents. Despite it being a home match for the Toros, the Jackrabbits felt right at home, practically playing in their backyard.

Arizona high school baseball is stacked with elite talent heading into the season, with powerhouse programs and nationally recognized players setting the stage for another unforgettable year. From 6A title favorites like Casteel and defending champion Corona del Sol to rising contenders across the 5A and 4A divisions, the race for state championships is wide open and filled with storylines worth watching.

The Notre Dame Prep Saints started out the game strong. Nailing field goals to give themselves a 9-6 lead at the end of the first quarter. The Saints kept this momentum going in the second and took the lead by six points, however it wasn't enough to withhold their opponent's hot winning streak.

The No. 1 Sunnyslope Vikings (19-1) beat the No. 2 Millennium Tigers (17-3) in a regional matchup at home on Wednesday night. With a final score of 61-57, it was a suspenseful battle for the top seed in the state. Tickets sold out before noon on Wednesday, and the gym was packed one hour ahead of game time. 

The Knights looked to prove themselves after a recent unexpected ranking from the AIA that placed them No. 38 in the Open Division and No. 17 in the 6A. However, they struggled to get past the Highland brotherly duo of senior guard Grady Crandall and junior guard Ty Crandall.

Liberty stormed past Red Mountain with a dominant two-way performance, exploding for a 20–3 first-quarter lead and never looking back. Behind a relentless defense and the QB duo of Pico and Stevens, the Lions cemented themselves as Arizona’s top team.

The playoff brackets have officially kicked off, bringing new format changes and controversy as teams fight for every inch. With no margin for error moving forward, each snap now carries the weight of legacy and one ultimate champion remains standing.

Hamilton dominated in a highly anticipated matchup against nationally ranked Basha, powered by the explosive duo of Jax Sculley and Roy Oliver III. With Oliver setting a new AIA 6A record for touchdown receptions, the Huskies’ confidence and grit carried them to a statement win heading into the postseason.

Arizona State fell into an early 10-0 hole, plagued by penalties and the absence of key playmakers, while Houston’s Conner Weigman and Dean Connors orchestrated a relentless offensive assault. Despite a late rally behind Jeff Sims, the Sun Devils’ comeback hopes were dashed, closing the night with a 24-16 defeat and a lesson in discipline—on and off the field.

Mountain Ridge senior athletes are making an impact beyond the field—connecting with the next generation at Copper Creek Elementary through reading, helping, and giving back to their community.

Northern Arizona is proving to be a rising FCS power. Led by QB Ty Pennington and WR Kolbe Katsis, the Lumberjacks sit at 3-1 and tied atop the Big Sky. With a key showdown against Montana State, NAU controls its playoff destiny.

The Sun Devil turns heads seemingly every Saturday, and soon to be every Sunday.