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Record-Breaking Votes for 'Friday Night Fever' Determine Coolidge vs. Florence Showdown
In the fifth week of Friday Night Fever, fans cast a record-breaking 207,000 votes for the 'Game of the Week.' The high turnout resulted in a highly anticipated matchup between the teams from Coolidge and Florence. Throughout the week, voting was neck and neck with impressive performances from other teams vying for the top spot. Still, it was the long-standing rivalry of Coolidge vs. Florence that prevailed, garnering over 106,000 votes and securing the 'Game of the Week' title.
MyKayla Skinner’s quest for Olympic glory
PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) - Gymnast MyKayla Skinner has had a rollercoaster run in her quest for Olympic glory. As a child, she had a love-hate relationship with gymnastics, even quitting the sport at one point because, at that moment, she hated it. “When I started the elite program is when...
Grand Blanc Teenager Wins RC Racing World Championship
Hobby Action RC Raceway, Chandler, AZ — September 20, 2023. Racing radio-controlled model cars is a fast-growing activity for young people and adults. We have reported on the sport previously. In Fenton, Limitless RC is the local site for everything in the radio-controlled universe. And it’s a big universe!...
Chandler Basha Football Turns to Faith for Competitive Edge
Chandler Basha football team, a known player in Arizona high school football, is said to be turning to faith for an edge in competition. This shift comes to light in the recent 'Beyond The Gridiron: Basha' documentary series, which focuses on the team overcoming the significant physical and mental demands of the sport.
Gilbert volleyball player named to collegiate scholar-athlete award list
Erin Clark of Gilbert has been named to the 2022-23 Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Scholar-Athlete award list. Clark is a student at Commonwealth University-Bloomsburg and a volleyball ...
Xavier stays perfect, beats Basha in three sets
Lochland McTeague is a sports journalism major at Arizona State University assigned to cover Xavier Prep athletics. Even with the absence of their captain and offensive leader, the Xavier Prep Gators continue their perfect season with a 3-0 victory over the Basha Bears. Xavier showed everyone why it hasn't dropped...
Yavapai Women’s Soccer Gains Another Win
The Roughriders women’s soccer team took its show on the road on Tuesday afternoon against the Chandler-Gilbert Community College Coyotes and is headed back to Prescott with a 4-0 victory. The victory pushes the Roughriders’ soccer team win streak to four, shutout streak to three, overall record to 6-4...
Yavapai College Men’s Soccer Captures Third-Straight Victory
The Yavapai College men’s soccer team pushed its winning streak to three on Tuesday night on the road against the Chandler-Gilbert Community College Coyotes with a 3-0 victory. YC has now won three in a row and is 5-2 overall and 4-1 in conference play. “We dominated the game...
What to know about ASU quarterback Jacob Conover
2023: Was pressed into action in ASU's loss to Fresno State, taking the field after the first three quarterbacks were unavailable due to injuries with Trenton Bourguet and Drew Pyne sustaining injuries in that game. Went 6-for-16 for 89 yards with two interceptions. 2022 (BYU): Played sparingly in three games...
Bleacher Talk: Things are getting interesting
The Bleacher Talk crew is back! High school football season is here, so Jordan Spurgeon and Claudia Collins are back. They’re joined by Bruce Cooper for Quick Picks. Coop’s Chronicles shares the story of coach Goode at Chandler high school. Eliav Gabay delivers some Social Spotlight.
Chandler Basha High School Recognized as a Talent Hotbed for College Sports Recruiters
College recruiters and sports analysts are increasingly paying attention to Chandler Basha High School as a hub for promising talents. This dedication extends to various individuals including a running back coach from ASU. This coach alone reportedly spends 15 to 20 hours each week just scouting potential stars.
Creek Bash Rodeo Going on THIS Weekend in Queen Creek, Arizona
Save the date, rodeo fans! The Creek Bash Rodeo, a 5th Annual Rodeo Naked Production, is making its return to Queen Creek, Arizona taking place from September 15-17, 2023! Partnering with the Grand Canyon Pro Rodeo Association (GCPRA), Rodeo Naked is proud to bring its rodeo back to Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre on those dates.
Phoenix Rising extends unbeaten streak with draw against Indy Eleven
Phoenix Rising FC salvaged a point Wednesday night with a draw against Indy Eleven, but the club was seconds from securing more, which could've helped in a tight USL playoff race with just four games remaining. Carlos Harvey's goal looked like it might be enough to gain a win and...
Thrillers, records mark the week in Arizona high school sports
Goodyear Desert Edge surrendered a 26-point lead, lost its quarterback late in the third quarter, but recovered in second overtime to hold off Gilbert Higley 38-32 in a Friday night in a rematch of last year's 5A quarterfinals game. It was another thriller game in Arizona high school football this...
Kenny Dillingham Inspiring A Lot of Faith in Jacob Conover With Injuries At the Quarterback Spot
Saturday night was a game that head coach Kenny Dillingham wanted to flush down the toilet. What could go wrong in that game, went wrong and it went wrong all the way to a 29-0 blowout loss at home for their second consecutive loss on the season. One of the...
Musselman Hired to Helm Softball
(Gilbert, AZ) Park University Gilbert Director of Athletics Angelique Claussen has announced the hiring of Josh Musselman as the new head coach for the Buccaneer softball program. Musselman has been an assistant coach at Cerritos Junior College in Norwalk, Calif., for the past four years. Musselman brings a wide range of experience at all levels of collegiate softball to the Gilbert campus.
Enoch Watson elevating ALA QC program
Enoch Watson took a gamble when he decided to enroll at American Leadership Academy - Queen Creek last spring, leaving Coconino High School in Flagstaff after a family move. He was the guy at Coco as the starting quarterback for the Panthers the last two seasons. But with his older brothers out of the house, the family decided it wanted to make the move to the Valley. Watson said one of the main reasons was to escape the blistering cold winters and snow.
Eastmark High School Secures Thrilling Victory, Weiniger Returns
Eastmark High School triumphed in an exciting high school football showdown, defeating the previously unbeaten Arizona College Prep (ACP). The highlight of the game was the return of Eastmark's linebacker, Kevin Weiniger, following a nine-month struggle with cancer. Although Weiniger wasn't in the field, his role from the sidelines was key. He contributed to the coaching staff's strategy, which was vital during the game's crucial moments.
Friday Night Showdown: Desert Edge Seals Victory in Double Overtime Against Higley
Desert Edge secured a tight win over Higley in a gripping Friday Night Football game, marked by a 38-32 overtime final score. Higley showed remarkable resolve, rallying from a 25-0 deficit to force the match into double overtime after tying the game in the final seconds of regulation time.