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Vote. Top Arizona high school football 'dynamic duos' in 2026

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By Richard Obert Verified
| Yahoo Sports Verified
This is part of a continuing summer series, examining the 2026 Arizona high school football season. The Arizona Republic breaks down the 10 best dynamic duos. Usually, it's the quarterback-to-wide receiver connection. But it can be any position. It's how these guys together impact the game. We've included a poll below where readers can vote for the dyanamic duo they think is No. 1. Print readers can find the poll with this story online at azcentral.com/sports/high-schools.
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Higley DB rescinds SDSU commitment after Arizona State offer

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By Richard Obert Verified
| AZCentral | The Arizona Republic Verified
Gilbert Higley cornerback Nasim Eason was locked in on San Diego State as his college choice before Arizona State offered him a scholarship last week. It took an impressive performance against Chandler and highly regarded wide receiver Jai Jones at ASU's 7-on-7 passing tournament to get the offer.
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Former Sunnyslope basketball star has jersey retired in France

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By Richard Obert Verified
| Yahoo Sports Verified
Former Phoenix Sunnyslope High point guard T.J. Campbell isn't ready to give up his love for playing basketball at age 38. Not even after his French club team Cholet Basket retired his jersety number 44 on June 10. The 5-foot-9 Campbell is taking a break before making his next pro basketball stop in Mexico. "What keeps me going is just to have no regrets," Campbell said.
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Former Sunnyslope basketball star has jersey retired in France

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By Richard Obert Verified
| AZCentral | The Arizona Republic Verified
Former Phoenix Sunnyslope High point guard T.J. Campbell isn't ready to give up his love for playing basketball at age 38. Not even after his French club team Cholet Basket retired his jersety number 44 on June 10. The 5-foot-9 Campbell is taking a break before making his next pro basketball stop in Mexico.
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Damin Lopez resigns as Phoenix St. Mary's boys basketball coach

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By Richard Obert Verified
| Yahoo Sports Verified
Damin Lopez is resigning as the head boys basketball coach at Phoenix St. Mary's High School. Lopez shared a letter he sent to the St. Mary's basketball community with The Arizona Republic on Monday, June 15. It said, "I have given my all to rebuilding the program and now I believe it is time to transition to a new challenge." Lopez steps down after nine years and two state championships at St. Mary's. He led the Knights to the Open Division final this year, finishing runner-up to Sunnyslope.
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Vote. Top 10 Arizona high school football wide receivers in 2026 Original

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By Richard Obert Verified
| AZCentral | The Arizona Republic Verified
June 15, 2026, 12:52 p.m. MT The Arizona Republic is previewing the top 10 high school football wide receivers for the 2026 season. Hamilton High School's Roye Oliver III, a USC commit, is ranked as the top receiver. Many of the top-ranked players have already committed to Division I college football programs. This is part of a continuing summer series previewing the 2026 Arizona high school football season. The Republic has broken down the top 10 quarterbacks, athletes and running backs.
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Arizona State football lands commitment from top in-state recruit

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By Richard Obert Verified
| Yahoo Sports Verified
Mesa High School wide receiver/defensive back Kingston Anetema has committed to Arizona State to play football. Multiple social media posts on Sunday, June 14, confirmed the commitment. His high school coach said Anetema is expected to play receiver for the Sun Devils. Anetema, who moved to Mesa from California last season, said he couldn't comment immediately on Sunday because he was on his official visit to ASU.
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Arizona State football lands commitment from top in-state recruit

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By Richard Obert Verified
| Aol Verified
Mesa High School wide receiver/defensive back Kingston Anetema has committed to Arizona State to play football. Multiple social media posts on Sunday, June 14, confirmed the commitment. His high school coach said Anetema is expected to play receiver for the Sun Devils. Anetema, who moved to Mesa from California last season, said he couldn't comment immediately on Sunday because he was on his official visit to ASU.
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Arizona digest. 'Bam' Rodriguez wins another boxing title in Arizona

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By Jenna Ortiz Verified, Richard Obert Verified
| Yahoo Sports Verified
Summer is here in Arizona, and there’s plenty of activity, including college sports and a new season for the Phoenix Mercury, Phoenix Rising FC and Arizona Rattlers.
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Section 7 basketball show. Arizona's best mix with top national players

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By Richard Obert Verified
| AZCentral | The Arizona Republic Verified
The Phoenix Sunnyslope Vikings, the Goodyear Millennium Tigers, the Chandler Basha Bears and Phoenix St. Mary's Knights -- semifinalists in last season's Open Division state tournament -- all lost their first games of the Section 7 basketball weekend Friday, June 12, at the Arizona Athletic Grounds in Mesa.
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Arizona Digest. Phoenix Rising FC lose at home to Louisville City

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By Jenna Ortiz Verified, Richard Obert Verified
| Yahoo Sports Verified
Summer is here in Arizona, and there’s plenty of activity, including college sports and a new season for the Phoenix Mercury, Phoenix Rising FC and Arizona Rattlers. Here are updates on news and events happening around Arizona sports: Phoenix Rising FC, in the midst of three matches in eight days, fell to Louisville City FC 2-0 on Wednesday, June 10 at Phoenix Rising Stadium in front of a crowd of 3,174.
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Arizona Digest. Phoenix Rising FC lose at home to Louisville City

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By Jenna Ortiz Verified, Jose Romero, José Romero, Richard Obert Verified
| Flipboard
8 hours ago After the Birmingham Stallions spoiled the Louisville Kings' United Football League debut March 27, Chris Redman made a promise to 14,000-plus fans who showed up to Lynn Family Stadium. "If these people had fun today, we're going to give them a lot better shows in the future," the coach said. "That …
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The Republic's Phenom 50 2030 Arizona HS football prospects

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By Richard Obert Verified
| AZCentral | The Arizona Republic Verified
Incoming freshmen already are making a splash with their high school football teams this summer. Here is The Arizona Republic's Phenom 50 list, comprised of players in the class of 2030 whose trajectory has them becoming Friday night sensations in the coming years. We roll out the first 10, then, every week add another 10 until it reaches 50. So keep coming back each week.
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Vote for Republic's top 10 Arizona HS running backs for 2026 season Original

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By Richard Obert Verified
| AZCentral | The Arizona Republic Verified
June 8, 2026, 12:20 p.m. MT The Arizona Republic has released its list of the top 10 high school running backs for the 2026 season. Chandler Basha's Noah Roberts, a Texas commit, is ranked as the number one running back by The Republic. Readers can vote in our poll for the player they think should be No. 1. Here is another installment of The Arizona Republic's ongoing look at the top 10 Arizona high school players for the 2026 season at each position.
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Grand Canyon baseball coach Steve Bieser has 'national' goals

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By Richard Obert Verified
| Arizona Daily Star Verified
Grand Canyon president Brian Mueller asked Steve Bieser if he had any questions for him at the end of the interview. "He said, 'Yeah, I do. What are the expectations?'" Mueller said. "I just blurted out, 'Win the conference championship.' He was extremely disappointed. I thought we were going to lose him." Mueller said Bieser responded with, "I'm not going some place that just wants to win a conference championship. I want to be a national title contender.
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Adrian Higuera sets sights on Open basketball title for Millennium

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By Richard Obert Verified
| Yahoo Sports Verified
Adrian Higuera has been through plenty of challenges during his first three seasons as the Millennium Tigers' point guard. He took on another on Saturday, June 6. With Cameron Holmes graduated and heading to Arizona to begin his college career, and teammate Adan Diggs away this week with Team USA, Higuera led the Tigers to the PrimeTime Invitational basketball championship with a 58-50 victory over a revamped Sunnyslope team at Millennium's gym.
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Adrian Higuera sets sights on Open basketball title for Millennium

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By Richard Obert Verified
| Aol Verified
Adrian Higuera has been through plenty of challenges during his first three seasons as the Millennium Tigers' point guard. He took on another on Saturday, June 6. With Cameron Holmes graduated and heading to Arizona to begin his college career, and teammate Adan Diggs away this week with Team USA, Higuera led the Tigers to the PrimeTime Invitational basketball championship with a 58-50 victory over a revamped Sunnyslope team at Millennium's gym.
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Adrian Higuera sets sights on Open basketball title for Millennium

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By Richard Obert Verified
| AZCentral | The Arizona Republic Verified
Adrian Higuera has been through plenty of challenges during his first three seasons as the Millennium Tigers' point guard. He took on another on Saturday, June 6.
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Queen Creek's Emma Reynolds is Gatorade AZ softball player of year

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By Richard Obert Verified
| Yahoo Sports Verified
Queen Creek junior shortstop Emma Reynolds has been selected the Gatorade Arizona high school softball Player of the Year. Reynolds, the sister of Clemson quarterback/center fielder Tait Reynolds, hit .588 with 10 home runs this past season, leading the Bulldogs to the 6A championship game. She was named by the coaches as the 6A Conference Player of the Year. The 5-foot-11 Reynolds has maintained a 4.07 grade-point average in her high school career. She has committed to play at Oklahoma.
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Queen Creek's Emma Reynolds is Gatorade AZ softball player of year

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By Richard Obert Verified
| AZCentral | The Arizona Republic Verified
June 5, 2026, 2:20 p.m. MT Queen Creek junior shortstop Emma Reynolds has been selected the Gatorade Arizona high school softball Player of the Year. Reynolds, the sister of Clemson quarterback/center fielder Tait Reynolds, hit .588 with 10 home runs this past season, leading the Bulldogs to the 6A championship game. She was named by the coaches as the 6A Conference Player of the Year. The 5-foot-11 Reynolds has maintained a 4.07 grade-point average in her high school career.
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Grand Canyon baseball coach Steve Bieser has 'national' goals

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By Richard Obert Verified
| Yahoo Sports Verified
Grand Canyon president Brian Mueller asked Steve Bieser if he had any questions for him at the end of the interview. "He said, 'Yeah, I do. What are the expectations?' " Mueller said. "I just blurted out, 'Win the conference championship.' He was extremely disappointed. I thought we were going to lose him." Mueller said Bieser responded with, "I'm not going some place that just wants to win a conference championship. I want to be a national title contender.
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Grand Canyon baseball coach Steve Bieser has 'national' goals

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By Richard Obert Verified
| AZCentral | The Arizona Republic Verified
June 4, 2026, 3:47 p.m. MT Grand Canyon president Brian Mueller asked Steve Bieser if he had any questions for him at the end of the interview. "He said, 'Yeah, I do. What are the expectations?' " Mueller said. "I just blurted out, 'Win the conference championship.' He was extremely disappointed. I thought we were going to lose him." Mueller said Bieser responded with, "I'm not going some place that just wants to win a conference championship. I want to be a national title contender.
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Arizona Digest. Elijah Garcia back in boxing ring June 20 in Phoenix Original

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By Jenna Ortiz Verified, Richard Obert Verified
| AZCentral | The Arizona Republic Verified
June 4, 2026, 11:27 a.m. MT Summer is here in Arizona, and there’s plenty of activity, including college sports and a new season for the Phoenix Mercury, Phoenix Rising FC and Arizona Rattlers.
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Vote. Republic's 2026 All-Arizona High School Boys Volleyball Team Original

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By Richard Obert Verified
| AZCentral | The Arizona Republic Verified
June 3, 2026, 5:01 a.m. MT Players were selected based on coaches' votes, observation, and statistical information. Readers can vote for the player they think should be No. 1 for the season. The Player of the Year will be announced on June 7 from the All-Arizona selections. Here is The Arizona Republic's 2026 All-Arizona High School Boys Volleyball team, along with honorable mentions. The Republic selected the players based on coaches' votes, observation and statistical information.
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Grand Canyon hires Steve Bieser to lead baseball program Original

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By Richard Obert Verified
| AZCentral | The Arizona Republic Verified
June 2, 2026, 10:51 a.m. MT Grand Canyon has hired Steve Bieser to head its baseball program, the school announced on Tuesday, June 2. Bieser led Jacksonville State to an NCAA regional this season, winning 48 games. "GCU is making a statement today in both the coach we are hiring and the program we intend to build," Vice President of Athletics Jamie Boggs said in a news release. "Coach Bieser is fiercely competitive and wins everywhere he goes.
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Vote. Republic's Top 10 high school football athletes in 2026 season

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By Richard Obert Verified
| Yahoo Sports Verified
This is part of a continuing series to break down the 2026 high school football season, with a focus on positions. We started with the top 10 quarterbacks. Now we turn our attention to the top 10 players designated athletes. These are guys who can play multiple positions, impacting the game in a myriad of ways. Vote in our poll below for No. 1. Print readers can find the poll online with this story at azcentral.com/sports/high-schools. 1.
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Vote. Republic's 2026 All-Arizona High School Softball Team, coach

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By Richard Obert Verified
| AZCentral | The Arizona Republic Verified
June 2, 2026, 5:00 a.m. MT The Softball Player of the Year will be announced on June 7 from the list of All-Arizona players. Sydnie Steffen of Xavier Prep was named Coach of the Year after leading her team to a third consecutive 6A championship. Here is The Republic's 2026 All-Arizona High School Softball team, along with honorable mentions and the Coach of the Year. The Republic selected the players based on coaches' votes, observation and statistical information.
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GCU guard aims to break decades-long NBA Draft drought

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By Richard Obert Verified
| Arizona Daily Star Verified
Grand Canyon has had seven players in its history selected in the NBA Draft, but none in the school's Division I era. Will that change June 23-24 when this summer's draft takes place? Jaden Henley might have a chance to rewrite GCU history. The 6-foot-7 guard has been making the NBA rounds with workouts ahead of the draft.
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Hamilton's Mike Woods named Republic HS baseball Coach of the Year Original

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By Richard Obert Verified
| AZCentral | The Arizona Republic Verified
June 1, 2026, 5:02 a.m. MT Woods led the Huskies to their 10th 6A state championship with a comeback victory over Tempe Corona del Sol. He was the only head baseball coach in Hamilton's history, starting when the school opened in 1998. This season, Woods was also inducted into the Arizona High School Athletic Coaches Hall of Fame. Mike Woods recently retired from coaching at Hamilton High School in Chandler, but not without one more honor.
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Vote. The Republic's 2026 All-Arizona high school baseball team Original

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By Richard Obert Verified
| AZCentral | The Arizona Republic Verified
June 1, 2026, 5:02 a.m. MT Players were selected based on coaches' votes, observation, and statistical information. The baseball player of the year will be announced on June 7 from the All-Arizona players. A public poll is open until June 6 for fans to vote for the top player of the season. Here is The Republic's 2026 All-Arizona High School Baseball team, along with honorable mentions. The Republic selected the players based on coaches' votes, observation and statistical information.
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Mountain Pointe juniors have eyes on bigger state basketball prize Original

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By Richard Obert Verified
| AZCentral | The Arizona Republic Verified
Updated May 30, 2026, 1:47 p.m. MT Two minutes into its first summer game, 6-foot-8 Marcus Isaac had a dunk, a blocked shot and a 3-pointer for Phoenix Mountain Pointe. Guards Jayvein Moody and Justin Kimbrough then took over, and the rout was on. Mountain Pointe took care of Phoenix Carl Hayden, 80-49, in the opener of the St. Mary's Summer Shootout presented by Monarch Sports on Friday, May 29.
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Grand Canyon guard works with Warriors, other NBA teams before draft

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By Richard Obert Verified
| Aol Verified
Grand Canyon has had seven players in its history selected in the NBA draft, but none in the school's Division I era. Will that change June 23-24 when this summer's draft takes place? Jaden Henley might have a chance to rewrite GCU history. The 6-foot-7 guard has been making the NBA rounds with workouts ahead of the draft.
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Vote for No. 1. Top 10 Arizona high school football QBs, 2026

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By Richard Obert Verified
| Yahoo Sports Verified
With June approaching, it's time to break down each position with a top-10 list. Each week there will be a new list of players at a different position. These are players in the spotlight for the 2026 Arizona high school football season. Readers can vote in poll below for the player they think should be No. 1 on our list. Print readers can find the poll online with this story at azcentral.com/sports/high-schools. We start with quarterbacks in a state rich with QB history. 1.
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Mesa, top QBs shine in 7-on-7 high school football tournament

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By Richard Obert Verified
| AZCentral | The Arizona Republic Verified
Even without projected starting quarterback Kane "Boogie" Anetema, Mesa won the first big high school 7-on-7 football passing tournament of the summer. The Jackrabbits, under new coach Ryan Felker, captured the Gotta Believe tournament on Saturday, May 23, at Mesa Skyline High School.
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Arizona high school basketball players make FIBA AmeriCup team

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By Richard Obert Verified
| Yahoo Sports Verified
Goodyear Millennium's Adan Diggs and Phoenix Sunnyslope's Darius Wabbington will represent Team USA in the FIBA U18 Men’s AmeriCup. The team will play in the 2026 FIBA U18 Men’s AmeriCup, scheduled for June 1-7 in Leon, Mexico. Diggs, who is reclassifying from the 2028 to 2027 class, will join the 6-foot-10 Wabbington and former Gilbert Perry wing Bruce Branch III on USA Basketball Men's U18 National Team.
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Former MLB, Arizona State star Bob Horner dies at 68 Original

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By Richard Obert Verified
| USA Today Verified
Updated May 26, 2026, 6:42 p.m. ET Bob Horner, who played high school baseball in Glendale before starring at Arizona State and the Atlanta Braves, has died. He was 68. Horner was recently ranked No. 1 by The Arizona Republic on its all-time greatest Arizona high school baseball player list. Horner starred at Glendale Apollo in 1975, before putting together a storybook career at Arizona State, then becoming the National League Rookie of the Year for the Atlanta Braves in 1978.
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High school baseball players who defined Arizona. Vote for No. 1

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By Richard Obert Verified
| AZCentral | The Arizona Republic Verified
May 24, 2026, 5:01 a.m. MT This list ranks the top 10 all-time greatest baseball players who came from Arizona high schools. The list is part of a larger USA TODAY Network project celebrating the 250 greatest American sports figures. Readers are invited to vote in an online poll to share their opinions on the rankings. Who is the all-time greatest baseball player from an Arizona high school? This is sure to stir debate.
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High school baseball players who defined Arizona. Vote for No. 1

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By Richard Obert Verified
| USA Today Verified
May 24, 2026, 8:01 a.m. ET Who is the all-time greatest baseball player from an Arizona high school? This is sure to stir debate. But there is no doubting that this state produced some all-time Major League Baseball greats, some who are still playing and some who have MLB promise.
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Hamilton baseball coach Mike Woods retires after 10th state title

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By Richard Obert Verified
| Aol Verified
Hamilton baseball coach Mike Woods, who began the school's program in 1999, said he knew for a while that this was going to be his last year leading the Huskies. He kept it quiet from his players until May 21, two days after leading them to a 10th 6A state championship, when he let them know he was retiring. Hamilton's 10 state championships came in the last 23 years. "I'll just take it easy for a while," Woods told The Arizona Republic. "I was kind of tired of being in charge. It's been a long run.
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McClintock football makes gains under coach Nick Offenberger

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By Richard Obert Verified
| Yahoo Sports Verified
After going 5-5 in Nick Offenberger's first year leading the football program, Tempe McClinGtock could be poised for a playoff season in 2026. The team was optimistic during strong spring football sessions in May, with experienced returners and players connecting. The team now has a better understanding of what Offenberger expects. "We're making sure we're growing our culture right," Offenberger said. "We planted some seeds last year and did some great things.
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McClintock football makes gains under coach Nick Offenberger

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By Richard Obert Verified
| AZCentral | The Arizona Republic Verified
After going 5-5 in Nick Offenberger's first year leading the football program, Tempe McClinGtock could be poised for a playoff season in 2026. The team was optimistic during strong spring football sessions in May, with experienced returners and players connecting. The team now has a better understanding of what Offenberger expects.
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Kevin Woods fired as Sunnyslope baseball coach. What we know Original

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By Richard Obert Verified
| AZCentral | The Arizona Republic Verified
May 21, 2026, 11:58 a.m. MT Woods informed the baseball community that the school wants to take the program in a "different direction." Parents and players are seeking answers, citing Woods' recent region Coach of the Year award. Phoenix Sunnyslope varsity baseball coach Kevin Woods has been fired, athletic director Tim Matteson confirmed. Matteson said in an email that he couldn't comment further on specifics surrounding Woods' dismissal.
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Hamilton rallies from 7-0 deficit to capture 6A baseball title

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By Richard Obert Verified
| Aol Verified
Chandler Hamilton won its 10th state baseball championship the hard way on Tuesday, May 19. Down 7-0 in the second inning, the Huskies capped their largest comeback in a 6A championship game with a 10-7 victory over defending champion Corona del Sol before a crowd of 3,295 at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Hamilton coach Mike Woods handed the ball to reliever Dean Thompson in the third inning and he shut down the Aztecs' big hitters the rest of the way.
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Arizona College Prep captures first 5A baseball championship Original

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By Richard Obert Verified
| USA Today Verified
Updated May 19, 2026, 11:38 p.m. ET Chandler Arizona College Prep defeated Horizon 11-3 to win its first 5A state baseball championship. The victory marked the culmination of a five-year effort by coach Andrew Pollak to build a championship team. Ashton Sanchez had three hits, including a two-run homer, to lead Chandler Arizona College Prep to an 11-3 win over Horizon and its first 5A state baseball title on Tuesday, May 19, at Tempe Diablo Stadium.
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Arizona State football lands a big one as Basha's Hildebrand commits

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By Richard Obert Verified
| Yahoo Sports Verified
Arizona State football lands a big one as Basha's Hildebrand commits Chandler Basha left tackle Jake Hildebrand, the top-recruited football player in the state in the 2027 class, announced on Tuesday, May 19, that he has committed to Arizona State. Hildebrand, 6 feet 6, 297 pounds, had narrowed his list to ASU, Utah, Texas A&M and Oregon.
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Arizona State football lands a big one as Basha's Hildebrand commits

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By Richard Obert Verified
| USA Today Verified
Updated May 19, 2026, 8:30 p.m. ET Jake Hildebrand, a top-recruited football player in the 2027 class, has made his commitment. The Chandler Basha left tackle stands at 6 feet 6 and weighs 297 pounds. He was a key player in Basha's 2025 Open Division state championship victory. Chandler Basha left tackle Jake Hildebrand, the top-recruited football player in the state in the 2027 class, announced on Tuesday, May 19, that he has committed to Arizona State.
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Alain Gomez-Gudino powers Saguaro to 4A baseball title

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By Richard Obert Verified
| Yahoo Sports Verified
Scottsdale Saguaro took advantage of ALA Gilbert North miscues in a five-run second inning on its way to an 11-4 win in the 4A state baseball championship game on Monday, May 18, at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Senior catcher Alain Gomez-Gudino finished his high school career with a home run, the MVP award and a second state title. "This was a really great experience for me," Gomez-Gudino said.
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Valley Christian captures 3rd straight 3A baseball championship

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By Richard Obert Verified
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Valley Christian captures 3rd straight 3A baseball championship After giving up three runs on five hits in the first inning, it looked like it was going to be a long night for pitcher Cameron Bergloff. But he's been there before. Starting his fourth consecutive 3A championship game on the mound, Bergloff cruised through the next five innings, helping No. 1 Chandler Valley Christian beat No. 2 Yuma Catholic 6-5 for the state baseball title on Monday, May 18, at Tempe Diablo Stadium.
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Vote for top Arizona high school softball player, May 11-16

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By Richard Obert Verified
| Yahoo Sports Verified
This is The Arizona Republic's top 10 high school softball players for the week of May 11-16, 2026. Vote in our poll below for No. 1. The poll will remain open until Thursday, May 21, at 6 p.m. Print readers can find the poll online with this story at azcentral.com/sports/high-schools. 1.
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Vote for the Top 10 Arizona high school baseball players of May 11-16 Original

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By Richard Obert Verified
| AZCentral | The Arizona Republic Verified
May 18, 2026, 9:59 a.m. MT The Arizona Republic has released its list of the top 10 high school baseball players for the week of May 11-16, 2026. Several players are highlighted for their performances in state championship and semifinal games across different divisions. A public poll is available for readers to vote for the top player of the week. Here are The Arizona Republic's top 10 high school baseball players for the week of May 11-16, 2026. Vote for No. 1 in our poll.
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