Ironwood Ridge defeats CDO

The Ironwood Ridge softball team celebrates its 4-0 victory over Canyon del Oro at Cherry Field. The Nighthawks play a semifinal game on Friday against Phoenix Greenway in Phoenix.

Ironwood Ridge defeats CDO

The Ironwood Ridge softball team celebrates its 4-0 victory over Canyon del Oro at Cherry Field. The Nighthawks play a semifinal game on Friday against Phoenix Greenway in Phoenix.

Ironwood Ridge defeats CDO

Robyn Porter of Ironwood Ridge scores before the tag of Samantha Nettling, of Canyon Del Oro, at Cherry Field in a quarter finals Division ll game. Ironwood Ridge won 4-0.

Ironwood Ridge defeats CDO

Canyon Del Oro's third baseman, Heather Knight, is checked out by coaches and trainers after being hit by a hard hit ball by Ironwood's Robyn Porter, which drove in a run in the 4th inning. Knight was taken out of the game after the play. Ironwood Ridge won 4-0.

Ironwood Ridge defeats CDO

Ironwood Ridge players run under the outstretched arms after defeating Canyon Del Oro 4-0 at Cherry Field.

Ironwood Ridge defeats CDO

Ironwood Ridge and Canyon Del Oro player slap hands after a Division ll game won by Ironwood Ridge 4-0 at Cherry Field.

Ironwood Ridge defeats CDO

The Ironwood Ridge dugout is all abuzz after scoring two runs in the 4th inning against rival Canyon Del Oro at Cherry Field.

Ironwood Ridge defeats CDO

Ironwood Ridge pitcher, Emily Robinson, throws a complete game against Canyon Del Oro at Cherry Field Wednesday May 8, 2013 in a quarter finals Division ll game.

It's time to dance, dance, dance

Teens dance during Marana Parks and Recreation's teen dance. Last Friday's event was for 12- to 17-year-olds and featured music by Sound Express and refreshments by the Marana Marlins Swim team at Crossroads at Silverbell Park.

It's time to dance, dance, dance

Friends Andrew Durnil, left, Ryan Johnson, Mike Seno, Trace Cecil and Seth Clem check out photos on their phones at the dance.

It's time to dance, dance, dance

Sound Express DJ Edward Espinosa hands out glow rings to dancers. Go to marana.com for information on other parks and recreation-sponsored activities.

It's time to dance, dance, dance

When the lights go out, the dance - and the dancers - take on a magical hue.

It's time to dance, dance, dance

High school softball: Ironwood Ridge 4, Canyon del Oro 0: I-Ridge's Robinson blanks CDO

The Ironwood Ridge softball team celebrates its 4-0 victory over Canyon del Oro at Cherry Field. The Nighthawks play a semifinal game on Friday against Phoenix Greenway in Phoenix.

High school softball: Ironwood Ridge 4, Canyon del Oro 0: I-Ridge's Robinson blanks CDO

Robyn Porter of Ironwood Ridge scores as CDO's Samantha Nettling misses the tag.

Greg Hansen: Tedy Hall of Fame: UA's Bruschi elected to shrine

Tedy Bruschi, swarming Miami quarterback Ryan Collins in Arizona's 29-0 Fiesta Bowl win on Jan. 1, 1994, tied the NCAA record for career sacks with 52.

UA football player Tedy Bruschi

UA's Tedy Bruschi # 68 puts pressure on the Miami Hurricanes quarterback Ryan Collins #8 in Fiesta Bowl XXIII on Jan. 1, 1995.

Arizona dust storms

Safford Peak is blocked by the dust in the air Wednesday, April 15th,2009 as wind from a storm system moving through Arizona produced winds of 25-35 MPH. Photo Jim Davis/ Arizona Daily Star/ digital

Saguaro flowers

A lone saguaro blossom has opened up among all of the buds Monday, May 7th, 2001 at the end of a saguaros arm. All of the Sonoran desert has been nourished by the winter and spring rains this year. Photo by Jim Davis. Photo taken on 5/7/2001.

Saguaro flowers

Saguaro blossoms have come a little early this year with the above average temperatures Tuesday, May 19th, 2009, triggering the early blossoming. Photo Jim Davis/ Arizona Daily Star

Saguaro flowers

Saguaro blossoms have come a little early this year with the above average temperatures Tuesday, May 19th, 2009 triggering the early blossoming. Photo Jim Davis/ Arizona Daily Star

Spared from destruction

A Colorado River toad with its head just barely out of the water floats in a pond Thursday, July 15, 2004, that was spared destruction by Pima County because of Sonoran turtles also in the pond. The county bought the land in the floodplain of the Canada del Oro Wash just south of Rollins Roa…

Oh my! Recipes for pie!

The Key lime pie at Dove Mountain Grill. Get a recipe to make your own Key lime pie by clicking here. (Photo Jim Davis Arizona Daily Star)

Show of desert plants, critters

The entryway to Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation hints at some of the activity at nearby Pima Prickly Park, 3500 W. River Road, during last Sunday's expo.

Show of desert plants, critters

At the expo, Darlene Braastad of Forever Wild Animal Rehabilitation Center holds a Harris' hawk that appears ready to take flight.

Show of desert plants, critters

Jim Davison, left, talks insects with Fred Skillman during the expo, which was organized by the Tucson Cactus and Succulent Society. The society and the county jointly operate Pima Prickly Park. Sunday's expo included exhibits, tours and plant sales.

Show of desert plants, critters

Tucson Cactus and Succulent Society member Cynthia Keegan, left, checks a sale of hedgehog cactus to Carole Capen.

Show of desert plants, critters

Darlene Braastad of Forever Wild Animal Rehabilitation Center shows off Hector, a great horned owl who has a beak injury.

Show of desert plants, critters

John Ravesloot and Pat Spoerl, along with Willow, walk a nature trail at the nine-acre Pima Prickly Park.

Show of desert plants, critters

"A" Mountain throughout the years

Taken from west side of the Tucson Community Center looking west. Photo by Jim Davis. Photo taken on 9-16-98.

Arizona State Museum celebrates 120 years

Yaqui artist Louis Valenzuela demonstrates traditional Yaqui carving at the Arizona State Museum Nov. 7, 1997.

Arizona Wildcats in NCAA Tournament

Providence's Ruben Garces pressures Arizona's Bennett Davison Davison pulled down an offensive rebound, Birmingham ,1997. 

Arizona Wildcats in NCAA Tournament

UA's Jason Terry hangs from the rim while Miles Simon accepts congratulations from team mates after the Arizona Wildcats beat Providence in overtime 96-92, 1997.

Arizona Wildcats in NCAA Tournament

UA Head Coach Lute Olson protests a call, but couldn't be upset for long as the Wildcats opened their defense of the NCAA basketball championship March 12, 1998.The UA trampled Nicholls State 99-60 in Sacramento, Calif. 

Arizona Wildcats in NCAA Tournament

Mike Bibby's defense improved enough this season that he was assigned to guard Kansas standout Jacque Vaughn (#11) during the UA's victory over the Jayhawks, Birmingham, 1997.

Arizona Wildcats in NCAA Tournament

UA Vs. Seton Hall. NCAA Regional in Seattle. March 21, 1991. 

'Bob Hope' works crowd at Trail Dust

With Big Band Express backing them, Lynn Roberts, as Bob Hope, shares the stage with Julie-Anne during the 1940s "Hollywood Canteen Party" at Trail Dust Town's Savoy Opera House. The show was Sunday at Trail Dust Town, 6541 E. Tanque Verde Road. For more information about the Old West attrac…

'Bob Hope' works crowd at Trail Dust

A vintage wartime Jeep adds to the event's nostalgic mood.

'Bob Hope' works crowd at Trail Dust

The crowd, dressed for the 1940s occasion, gets into the Bob Hope performance.

'Bob Hope' works crowd at Trail Dust

Dancers take to the floor as the well-known Tucson musical group Big Band Express plays a Glenn Miller tune

'Bob Hope' works crowd at Trail Dust

Times have changed, and 'Anything Goes' for CFHS production

Lily Martinez, applying makeup before her curtain call, was among45 actors in Catalina Foothills High's production of the Cole Porter musical-comedy, "Anything Goes." Playing to a sold-out, 400-seat house Friday, it was the school's 100th production. Fifteen student technicians and six adult…

Times have changed, and 'Anything Goes' for CFHS production

Choir director Addie Akin plays the piano as she works with the cast during a vocal warmup.

Times have changed, and 'Anything Goes' for CFHS production

Ben Nichols, left, gets his collar adjusted by Nowell Kral before the opening night of "Anything Goes."

Times have changed, and 'Anything Goes' for CFHS production

The Catalina Foothills High orchestra performed during the school's presentation of the musical-comedy.

Times have changed, and 'Anything Goes' for CFHS production

Sara Fallahi and Drake Sherman perform during the Catalina Foothills High School production of "Anything Goes." The action takes place aboard an ocean liner sailing from New York to England.

Times have changed, and 'Anything Goes' for CFHS production

In OV, it's time to get festive

Jeffrey Smith tests a moving, metal piece with brother Benjamin Smith as their grandfather, Lou Notarianni, watches the art in motion. The three were at the Oro Valley Festival of the Arts on Saturday, which featured 100 artisan-vendors. The festival was hosted by the Southern Arizona Art &a…

In OV, it's time to get festive

Paul and Elizabeth Dorgan carry off a framed photograph they bought at the festival.