High School Wrestling: Panthers finding their form with help of young trio

Amphi sophomore Geo Payan, right, competes against Sunnyside's Raul Moraga in the Flowing Wells Invitational.

High School Wrestling: Panthers finding their form with help of young trio

Amphitheater wrestling coach Sam Portillo knew it wouldn't be easy replacing a pair of state champions.

College Basketball: Ex-Amphi star Derksen takes role of stopper

HONOLULU - Ten games into his college basketball career, Tim Derksen received the kind of test freshmen don't often get.

Ben's Bells: Howell PE teacher shares his kindness

Michael Campbell and Jeannette Maré with Ben's Bell.

Ben's Bells: Howell PE teacher shares his kindness

The recipient of this week's Ben's Bell is former physical-education teacher Michael Campbell, who now volunteers at a midtown school.

Boy, 6, takes gun to school, is now with CPS; dad held

A 6-year-old boy who had a handgun in his backpack at Keeling Elementary School has been turned over to Child Protective Services.

Canyon Del Oro 56, Amphitheater 13

Ray Cruz

Canyon Del Oro 56, Amphitheater 13

At Amphitheater, the Dorados (4-6) finished their season on a two-game win streak after defeating the Panthers (1-9).

Amphi's blended learning mixes online, classroom instruction

When her 11-year-old granddaughter was struggling in school, Christine Smalley knew she had to make a major change to get her back on track.

Williams Field 56, Amphitheater 6

Thomas Bolen

Williams Field 56, Amphitheater 6

At Amphitheater, the Panthers (1-4) fell into an early hole, going down 28-0 after the first quarter. Williams Field (5-0) racked up 372 yards and four touchdowns on the ground. Amphi managed only 62 total yards.

Meet northwest-side school board appointees, candidates

The Pima County Board of Supervisors canceled elections in the Amphitheater and Flowing Wells districts because three candidates are running for as many spots in each race. Since the seats were uncontested, the candidates were appointed to those slots.

Titans spoil debut for Panthers' coach

Palo Verde receiver Rozario Martinez snags a 28-yard catch to keep alive a Palo Verde drive in the closing moments of the fourth quarter.

Titans spoil debut for Panthers' coach

New Amphitheater coach Brandon Willard said "there's a lot of pressure" replacing Vern Friedli, who retired after 36 years. "I've got to do my best ... and keep the tradition going," he said.

Titans spoil debut for Panthers' coach

In Brandon Willard's head coaching debut at Amphitheater, his Panthers held opposing Palo Verde without an offensive touchdown.

Changes will ease congestion near school

Construction crews work on moving Oracle Jaynes Station Road around Lulu Walker Elementary School. The move allows for a new parking lot.

Changes will ease congestion near LuluWalker Elementary

It may be called Roller Coaster Road but for years, dismissal at a nearby school made driving on the road more like a sluggish amusement-park line than a thrill ride.

Northwest-side kids in need can get free school supplies

GAP Ministries is hosting a "BackPack 2 School" event Saturday where volunteers will give away free backpacks, educational supplies and prizes to kids in need from the Amphitheater, Marana and Flowing Wells school districts.