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Preseason 2026-27 WEST Region Top 20 Rankings

As a follow up to the preseason FAB 50, we go 20 teams deep from five separate regions of the nation. Preseason No. 1 ranked teams by region are Master's Academy International (East), Prolific Prep (Southeast), Spire Academy (Midwest), Oak Cliff Faith Family (Southwest) and AZ Compass Prep (West). Nobody across the country ranks as many teams as the FAB 50 National Team Rankings powered by Ballislife.com.

Chandler, AZ · 3d
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AZCentral | The Arizona Republic

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Vote. Top Arizona girls' high school volleyball players, Nov. 2-7

Here are The Arizona Republic's Top 10 girls' high school volleyball performances in matches played the week of Nov. 2-7, 2026, as playoffs got underway. Vote in our poll below for the player from our list who had the best week. The poll will stay open until 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6. Print readers can find the poll with this story online at azcentral.com/sports/high-schools. The top three finishers in last week's poll were: Sloan Kribel, Saguaro; Jaycee Proctor, Buckeye; and Gabby Dupnik, Horizon Honors. Top 10 Girls HS Volleyball Players, Nov. 2-7 Mackenzie Benso, North Valley Christian, Sr. She had 21 digs in a 3-1 win over ALA Mesa North in Round 1 of the 2A playoffs and 20 digs in a 3-0 win over Goodyear Trivium Prep in the 2A quarterfinals, both on Nov. 7. Aubrey Burns, Millennium, Sr. She had 38 digs in a Nov. 5 five-set loss to Hamilton in the 6A opening playoff round. Jalynn Drake, Corona del Sol, Jr. She had 20 Kills in a four-set win over Casteel on Nov. 5. Lauren Forelli, Liberty, Sr. She had 17 kills in the Nov. 5 win over Canyon View in the first round of playoffs.

Arizona · 3d

East Valley Tribune

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Mesa's school district holds out hope for passage of $449M bond

Mesa Public School’s $449 million bond to help fund $1.4 billion in capital needs appeared headed for defeat at the ballot box, although district officials last week had their fingers crossed. The state’s largest district said last Thursday that with 170,000 ballots uncounted, “it remains too close to call.”...

Mesa, AZ · 5d
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KOLD-TV

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Arizona continues reliance on international teachers to alleviate shortage

Teachers from overseas are filling Arizona classrooms to alleviate the teacher shortage, and one Tucson parent questions whether they receive enough training.

Arizona · 3d
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East Valley Tribune

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Higley facing staff cuts, larger class sizes

Ink slips, larger class sizes and spending cuts are likely for Higley Unified School District, which is looking at a Fiscal 2028 budget with no more override money. Governing Board members are expected to give their spending priorities Nov. 17 to the administration, which will return in December with options for budget reductions, along with corresponding number of staff cuts.

Gilbert, AZ · 4d

Gilbert Independent

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Gilbert Public Schools earns A grade for third year

Gilbert Public Schools received an A rating from the Arizona Department of Education for the third consecutive year, with all schools earning A or B grades.

Gilbert, AZ · 4d

vipertimes.com

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A Memorable Teacher: Joseph Ereno

High school, a time and place where the most perfect memories are born. Whether it be on the field or in the classroom, countless memories are being made by both teachers and students.Be it events, jaw-dropping moments, or a joke which brightened your day, memories are constantly being made here at Verrado. And as a student myself, I can confidently say that these things are true. Looking back to the first day of school, I can barely count how many memories I’ve made here at Verrado.

Buckeye, AZ · 4d

BroBible

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Arizona High School Football Team Showed The Utmost Disrespect By Running Right Through Rival’s Cheerleaders

It did not take long for the most intense high school football rivalry in Arizona to get chippy. Chandler showed the utmost disrespect toward Hamilton during its pregame runout. The Wolves ran right through the Huskies’ on-field ceremony! Arizona high school football officials had to keep the two sides at bay to prevent the situation […] The post Arizona High School Football Team Showed The Utmost Disrespect By Running Right Through Rival’s Cheerleaders appeared first on BroBible.

Chandler, AZ · 7d

AZFamily

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Gov. Hobbs, John Giles highlight affordability, education priorities

Gov. Katie Hobbs and Lt. Gov.-elect John Giles joined Good Morning Arizona on Monday to discuss affordability, education funding and border policy.

Arizona · 4d

Ahwatukee Foothills News

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Toenjes named Superintendent of the Year

Arizona School Administrators (ASA) has named Kyrene Elementary School District Superintendent Laura Toenjes the 2027 Superintendent of the Year, recognizing “her outstanding leadership, commitment to student achievement and dedication to public education.”. The honor recognizes one Arizona superintendent each year who demonstrates excellence in educational leadership, communication, professional development...

Arizona · 5d

Daily Independent

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PVSchools considers child care fee increases

Board requests additional pricing options as district balances affordability and program costs.

Paradise Valley, AZ · 5d

KTAR News

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Democratic leaders call for changes to ESA program after taking control of Legislature

Democratic leaders are calling for changes to Arizona’s Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program after their party took control of the state Legislature in the midterm election. Newly reelected Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs addressed the school voucher program in her victory speech Wednesday night, saying education is one of her...

Arizona · 7d

Yahoo!

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‘Come On’: Shock After Blue Wave Includes 19-Year-Old College Student Winning Arizona Election

A 19-year-old college sophomore who graduated high school just last year has been elected to oversee a major Arizona court office, sparking mixed reactions online as some questioned his qualifications while others pointed to his victory as further evidence of Tuesday's overwhelming Democratic wave. Democrat Sebastian Matta, an Arizona State...

Arizona · 7d

Gilbert Independent

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Higley Unified earns A rating from state

Higley Unified School District earned an A rating from the Arizona State Board of Education, with 12 of its 13 schools also receiving top marks.

Gilbert, AZ · 6d

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A labor shortage looms in the U.S. chip industry. AZ community colleges are helping fill the gap

For three years, Ethan Mock worked part-time at a gym to make ends meet while taking on more than $100,000 in debt to pursue a degree in business administration. Earlier this year — his fifth and final at Northern Arizona University — he began looking beyond his major for a stable career.

Arizona · 6d

theprescotttimes.com

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Arizona Education Association Responds to Legislative Changes and Statewide Public Education Results

Phoenix, AZ — Following landmark election results across the state, the Arizona Education Association is celebrating victories for public education and working families, attributing historic wins to years of organizing by AEA members up and down the state. This election has produced a monumental shift in state leadership: voters...

Arizona · 7d

Finance Monthly

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Best Online Bachelor’s in Accounting Programs for 2026

An online bachelor’s in accounting can provide the technical and business foundation needed for careers in accounting, auditing, taxation, financial reporting, and corporate finance while giving students more flexibility over where they study. However, online programs differ in accreditation, curriculum, tuition, internship opportunities, CPA preparation, and course delivery. This guide compares leading online accounting bachelor’s […]

Tempe, AZ · 8d

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Aztecs Volleyball’s season comes to a close in Region I Semifinals at Glendale CC

(Glendale, AZ) The Pima Community College volleyball team hit the road for its Region I, Division II Semifinals match on Wednesday at Glendale Community College (14-6). The No. 3 seeded Aztecs won the first set but dropped the next three games as they fell to the No. 2 Gauchos in four sets (22-25, 25-14, 25-13, 25-21).

Glendale, AZ · 8d

thefoothillsfocus.com

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Area districts, schools ace state ‘report cards’

Report cards have dropped. Not for students – but ones rating those who instruct them. Three days before Halloween, the Arizona Department of Education released school and district letter grades for the 2025-26 school year. Cave Creek, Deer Valley and Scottsdale unified school districts each collected bags full of...

Scottsdale, AZ · 9d

AZFamily

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State girls volleyball tournament starts Thursday

Several local teams are in the tournament, including two teams kicking it off with the quarterfinals.

Phoenix, AZ · 8d