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Savannah Bananas baseball team playing in Mesa this week
PEORIA, AZ — The Savannah Bananas are back!. The team is known for its fun circus-like antics — and the internet goes crazy for them!. The Bananas say about themselves: "We are not your typical baseball team. We are different. We take chances. We toe the line. We test the rules. We challenge the way things are supposed to be."
Behind the Andretti name as the family opens indoor karting facility in Chandler
CHANDLER, Ariz. - The Andretti name is famous in racing around the world. But now the family is helping build entertainment venues for other families across the country. Andretti Indoor Karting and Games is massive and located in Chandler. More locations will be coming to the Valley. On April 22,...
The Arizona Republic's high school baseball rankings: Super 10 through 1A
Here are The Arizona Republic's high school baseball rankings as of April 22, 2024. Super 10 comprises the best of the best in the state, regardless of conference. The Arizona Interscholastic Association state playoff tournaments begin Saturday. Super 10 ...
Top Arizona high school girl's track and field performances: Week 9
The high school track and field season is here and in full swing. The state is coming off a historic year in which seven Arizona Interscholastic Association records were broken. During the 2024 season, The Arizona Republic is tracking the top performances each week as Arizona’s best athletes compete on the oval and in the field. Here are the top girl’s performances from the ninth week of the season. ...
Mesa’s Gabe Wojtulewicz makes history on mound
Gabe Wojtulewicz was going through his normal in-game routine every time he stepped on to the mound against North High School back on March 18. He waited for his catcher, Stetson Crewse, to give him his signal. He then entered into his pitching motion. However in this game, things seemed to be clicking better than ever.
After season away, PG Austin Nunez transferring back to Arizona State basketball
The Arizona State men's basketball team will get a lift from a newcomer. A rather familiar newcomer. Point guard Austin Nunez is the latest player to arrive in Tempe through the transfer portal. Nunez will be a junior in the fall. He played last year at Mississippi, transferring there after his freshman season at Arizona State. His father Lupe Nunez confirmed his son is returning to coach Bobby Hurley's program.
ASU's Isaiah Jackson lands on ESPN with insane catch. Watch the highlight
ASU baseball had a big day against UCLA on Sunday, but center fielder Isaiah Jackson had an even bigger day. The Sun Devils were in the midst of a rout over the Bruins in the eighth inning when UCLA outfielder JonJon Vaughns launched what looked like a three-run shot to right center off reliever Wyatt Halvorson. That was until Jackson robbed him, timing his leap perfectly to soar up over the wall and snag the ball.
Higley’s championship rings mean more to Zubey family
Andrew Zubey had the same reaction as his teammates when they final had their 2023 5A state championship rings in hand on Thursday, April 11. The team, gathered in the main gym at Higley High School with their peers and family members in attendance, counted down together before opening the boxes. Andrew’s jaw dropped. Other players, such as Jaden Taylor and Donovan Aidoo, put their fists over their mouths before putting the ring on and posing for photos.
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