Division III and IV state track and field: Boulger, Macdonald win individual titles

Pusch Ridge senior Sarah Macdonald is all alone as she approaches the finish line in first place in the 3,200-meter run in Division IV.

State baseball: Scottsdale Desert Mountain 5, Tucson 4: Badgers fall to losers bracket

Tucson's Alex Robles went the distance Thursday, striking out four, but picked up his first loss when three Desert Mountain runs scored in the sixth.

High school baseball: Sahuaro 4, Nogales 3: Cougars survive on a wing and a big hit

Sahuaro senior Owen Sanchez (7) celebrates his walk-off hit in the seventh inning, letting the Cougars advance to another elimination game Thursday against Scottsdale Notre Dame Prep. Sanchez fell behind 0-2 in the count before singling up the middle. "I had to get something done," he said.

Pick of the Preps: Spring sports near finales

Ironwood Ridge's Spencer Wilson delivers a pitch against Nogales in the state Division II playoffs on Saturday. The teams continue play in the state tournament this week.

State baseball: Ironwood Ridge 13, Nogales 3, 5 innings: Nighthawks just 1 win from title game

Devin Harrison had two of Ironwood Ridge's eight hits in their 13-3 win over Nogales in five innings. The Apaches helped the Nighthawks' cause by giving up five walks and three hit-by-pitches and committing two errors.

Board to hire private eye to look at issues at Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind

Supporters of the Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind give silent applause to a colleague after comments during a special meeting of the schools' board of directors in Phoenix on Tuesday regarding complaints from employees.

Board to hire private eye to look at issues at Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind

Language interpreter Dustin McLaws signs the discussion to the crowd at a special meeting of the ASDB board of directors Tuesday in Phoenix.

Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind board meeting

Guillermo Vidal, center, and Wenzel Teeters, right, of Tucson join protesters outside the state capitol buidling in Phoenix before the start of a special meeting of the Arizona State Schools Board of Directors regarding the Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind (ASDB) on Tuesday, April 30, 2013.

Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind board meeting

Polly Brady-Garcia of Tucson, who is a graduate of ASDB and taught at the school for 27 years, holds a banner outside the state capitol buidling in Phoenix during a protest before the start of a special meeting of the Arizona State Schools Board of Directors regarding the Arizona School for …

Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind board meeting

Language interpreter Dustin McLaws signs the discussion to the crowd during a special meeting of the Arizona State Schools Board of Directors regarding the Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind (ASDB) on Tuesday, April 30, 2013.

Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind board meeting

Supporters of the Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind give silent applause to a fellow colleague after their comments during a special meeting of the Arizona State Schools Board of Directors regarding ASDB at the capitol in Phoenix on Tuesday, April 30, 2013.

Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind board meeting

Superintendent Robert Hill, right, and ASDB Board President Bern Jones convene during a special meeting of the Arizona State Schools Board of Directors regarding the Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind (ASDB) at the capitol in Phoenix on Tuesday, April 30, 2013.

Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind board meeting

Board member Orleanda Roberts looks on during a special meeting of the Arizona State Schools Board of Directors regarding the Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind (ASDB) at the capitol in Phoenix on Tuesday, April 30, 2013.

Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind board meeting

Board member Sherri Collins looks on during a special meeting of the Arizona State Schools Board of Directors regarding the Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind (ASDB) at the capitol in Phoenix on Tuesday, April 30, 2013.

Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind board meeting

Board member Cliff Rowley looks on during a special meeting of the Arizona State Schools Board of Directors regarding the Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind (ASDB) at the capitol in Phoenix on Tuesday, April 30, 2013.

Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind board meeting

Board member Ray Mungaray looks on during a special meeting of the Arizona State Schools Board of Directors regarding the Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind (ASDB) at the capitol in Phoenix on Tuesday, April 30, 2013.

Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind board meeting

Board member G. Michael Williams looks on during a special meeting of the Arizona State Schools Board of Directors regarding the Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind (ASDB) at the capitol in Phoenix on Tuesday, April 30, 2013.

Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind board meeting

Protesters hold signs outside the state capitol buidling in Phoenix before the start of a special meeting of the Arizona State Schools Board of Directors regarding the Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind (ASDB) on Tuesday, April 30, 2013.

HIgh school state tennis: Falcons' Lee survives epic match

Mike Lee’s win in a three-hour match gave Foothills two titles Saturday.

Gaona in the Game: Derksen earns college accolade

Former Amphitheater star Tim Derksen was named to the West Coast Conference's All-Freshman team.

High School girls basketball: Leikem, smothering defense push Flowing Wells to semis

Flowing Wells players, from left, Brianna Abeyta, Tatyana Portela, Chelsea Schroeder and Nadine Fermawi have fun on the bench in the final minutes.

2012: The top 10 moments: Silver a golden moment

Anthony Braunreiter, left, and Jake Matthews celebrate Ironwood Ridge's state title. The Nighthawks were the first S. Arizona team in nine years to beat a Phoenix team for a title.

Berk's Beat: CDO softball thriller just 1 of many prep bests

Running back Anthony Braunreiter, left, and linebacker Jake Matthews helped Ironwood Ridge earn a state title and best team honors.

Boys basketball: Amphi looking to reload, not rebuild

Amphi boys basketball coach Ben Hurley knows he has been "blessed the last three years" and that this season will be "something new."

Ironwood Ridge rolls to title

Ironwood Ridge quarterback Tyler Williams tosses a touchdown pass against Peoria Centennial in a 27-3 win in the Division II state championship football game in Tempe Saturday.

Ironwood Ridge rolls to title

I-Ridge coach proud of close-knit seniors

Quarterback Tyler Williams led the Nighthawks to 23 victories and a state title in two seasons as a starter. He produced a total of 57 TDs.

High school football Greg Hansen: Like mentor Friedli, Johnson earns title

Ironwood Ridge's John Klass, left, celebrates Division II state title after a 27-3 victory over Centennial at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe. on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (Ralph Freso/For the Daily Star)

Division II state football championship: Ironwood Ridge 27, Peoria Centennial 3: I-Ridge captures title

Ironwood Ridge coach Matt Johnson holds the championship trophy as the Nighthawks celebrate the school's second state title in a team sport.

Division II state football championship: Ironwood Ridge 27, Peoria Centennial 3: I-Ridge captures title

Ironwood Ridge running back Anthony Braunreiter leaps through an opening in the Centennial defense in the second quarter at Sun Devil Stadium.

Notebook: Nighthawks force key turnovers

Ironwood Ridge defensive back John Klass stops Centennial running back Jalen Ortiz during the first quarter of the Division II state championship football game at Sun Devil Stadium.

Ironwood Ridge High School vs. Peoria Centennial

Ironwood Ridge head coach Matt Johnson points to his players and the fans as he holds up the Division II State Championship trophy following their 27-3 victory over Centennial at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (Ralph Freso/For the Daily Star)

Ironwood Ridge High School vs. Peoria Centennial

Ironwood Ridge head coach Matt Johnson holds the Division II State Championship trophy as he celebrates with his players following their 27-3 victory over Centennial at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (Ralph Freso/For the Daily Star)

Ironwood Ridge High School vs. Peoria Centennial

Ironwood Ridge's John Klass, left, celebrates the team's Division II State Championship following their 27-3 victory over Centennial at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (Ralph Freso/For the Daily Star)

Ironwood Ridge High School vs. Peoria Centennial

Ironwood Ridge's Joe Vetrano and his Nighthawk teammates celebrate their Division II State Championship following their 27-3 victory over Centennial at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (Ralph Freso/For the Daily Star)

Ironwood Ridge High School vs. Peoria Centennial

Ironwood Ridge linebacker Scott Simmons tries to get a grasp on Centennial quarterback Tre'von Grant during the second quarter of the Division II state championship football game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (Ralph Freso/For the Daily Star)

Ironwood Ridge High School vs. Peoria Centennial

Ironwood Ridge running back Anthony Braunreiter leaps through an opening in the Centennial defense during the second quarter of the Division II state championship football game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (Ralph Freso/For the Daily Star)

Ironwood Ridge High School vs. Peoria Centennial

Ironwood Ridge quarterback Tyler Williams tosses a touchdown pass against Centennial during the second quarter of the Division II state championship football game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (Ralph Freso/For the Daily Star)

Ironwood Ridge High School vs. Peoria Centennial

Ironwood Ridge receiver John Klass has a pass fall through his hands as he is defended by Centennial's Jayleen Brisco during the second quarter of the Division II state championship football game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (Ralph Freso/For the Daily Star)

Ironwood Ridge High School vs. Peoria Centennial

Ironwood Ridge linebacker Scott Simmons closes in on Centennial quarterback Tre'von Grant for a sack during the first quarter of the Division II state championship football game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (Ralph Freso/For the Daily Star)

Ironwood Ridge High School vs. Peoria Centennial

Ironwood Ridge defensive back John Klass stops Centennial running back Jalen Ortiz during the first quarter of the Division II state championship football game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (Ralph Freso/For the Daily Star)

Ironwood Ridge High School vs. Peoria Centennial

Ironwood Ridge running back Jake Vartanian finds some running room around the outside of the Centennial defense during the second quarter of the Division II state championship football game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (Ralph Freso/For the Daily Star)

High school football: Queen Creek 35, Nogales 0: Nogales season ends in disbelief

Queen Creek defensive back Colton Moore, left, strips a pass from Nogales tight end Mikey Lopez that could have gone for a first down in the third quarter but was ruled incomplete.

High school football: Queen Creek 35, Nogales 0: Nogales season ends in disbelief

Queen Creek running back Matt Guida parts the Nogales defense in the second quarter for one of his three touchdowns. He had 213 rushing yards.

Hansen's Sunday Notebook: Local program making waves

New coach Rich Rodriguez, watching a scrimmage in March, has received 11 commitments this month.

girls track and field: Stepter finishes HS career by winning 3 state crowns

Canyon del Oro's Jaide Stepter and Salpointe Catholic's Michaela Crunkleton Wilson sprint for the finish in the girls Division II 200 meters final. Crunkleton Wilson edged Stepter at the wire.

Boys track and Field: Trouard sweeps distance titles to pace Lancers

Salpointe Catholic pole vaulter William Wallace, trying to clear 14 feet 6 inches on this attempt, finished second in the Division II meet after clearing 15 feet.