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ALA-Queen Creek's Will Curtis, other Arizona high school football players spearhead public service campaign to prevent teen suicide

ALA-Queen Creek's Will Curtis, other Arizona high school football players spearhead public service campaign to prevent teen suicide

Football teams from 18 high schools join Teen Lifeline, Grand Canyon State Gridiron Club to recognize Teen Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
QCHS baseball eligible for postseason after AIA lifts probation

QCHS baseball eligible for postseason after AIA lifts probation

“QCHS and the Queen Creek Unified School District are pleased with this outcome and are committed to providing an exciting and enjoyable baseball season for our players and our community,” QCHS Athletic Director Chris Driving Hawk said.
Crismon High Rattlers building athletic culture

Crismon High Rattlers building athletic culture

“What we are hoping to accomplish is to build a culture for all athletics,” said Corbin Smith, football coach for CHS. “[It] revolves around passion, excellence in and out of the classroom, accountability, empowerment, discipline and growth.”
ALA football faces new challenge as it moves up to 5A

ALA football faces new challenge as it moves up to 5A

The first opportunity players will have to do that comes Sept. 2 as ALA faces off against Verrado High School in its opening game. The team’s first game in front of its home crowd comes two weeks later on Sept. 16 against South Mountain High School.
Eastmark football trusts in senior leadership this season

Eastmark football trusts in senior leadership this season

The team has veteran experience on both ends of the ball, with 25 seniors on the squad. That leadership has been key over the course of the off season as the team prepares for its first game at noon on Saturday, Aug 20. Eastmark’s first home game is Sept. 8 against ALA Gilbert North.
Queen Creek football prepares for opening game against top California program

Queen Creek football prepares for opening game against top California program

The many hours and months of preparation all lead up to Queen Creek’s opening game, out of state, against San Joaquin Memorial on Sept. 3. Fans can catch the team’s first home game the following week, Sept. 9 against defending State Champions, Saguaro.
Xavier coach Jennifer Gillom named to Arizona Hall of Fame

Xavier coach Jennifer Gillom named to Arizona Hall of Fame

The Arizona Sports Hall of Fame honors athletes, coaches, administrators and others who have made significant contributions to Arizona sports.
Crismon High Rattlers focused on building winning culture in first year

Crismon High Rattlers focused on building winning culture in first year

With the coaches all sharing the same goals as the athletic director, they have the freedom to establish their team’s culture, something that can often last far beyond a coach’s time with the team. That freedom to build their team and program the way they see fit is a big reason why many coaches made the move to Crismon.
QCHS boys basketball uses off season to develop young talent

QCHS boys basketball uses off season to develop young talent

Until the wintertime arrives, the team is focusing on using the last few chances it has in the off season to identify its weaknesses and improve upon them ahead of a tough battle for playoffs in the 6A season.
EHS Firebirds' 2022 football camp in Blue Ridge

EHS Firebirds' 2022 football camp in Blue Ridge