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

President Bernhardt Jones, left, and Superintendent Robert Hill attended the meeting in which complaints about poor communication and leadership were aired.

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.

2013 Arizona state tennis championships

Ironwood Ridge's Alex Bose sizes up a backhand shot during the Division II Boys Singles State Tennis Championships at the Paseo Racquet Center in Glendale, AZ. on Saturday, April 27, 2013.

2013 Arizona state tennis championships

Allie Scott of Pusch Ridge makes a backhand return during the Division III Girls Doubles State Tennis Championships at the Paseo Racquet Center in Glendale, AZ. on Saturday, April 27, 2013.

2013 Arizona state tennis championships

Catalina Foothills' Kirtana Bhat hits a drop shot during the Division II Girls Doubles State Tennis Championships at the Paseo Racquet Center in Glendale, AZ. on Saturday, April 27, 2013.

2013 Arizona state tennis championships

Catalina Foothills' Rachana (left) and Kirtana Bhat walk off the court during their Division II Girls Doubles State Tennis Championship match at the Paseo Racquet Center in Glendale, AZ. on Saturday, April 27, 2013.

2013 Arizona state tennis championships

Catalina Foothills' Mike Lee hits a backhand shot during the Division II Boys Singles State Tennis Championships at the Paseo Racquet Center in Glendale, AZ. on Saturday, April 27, 2013.

2013 Arizona state tennis championships

Salpointe Catholic's Andrew Dunn hits a backhand shot during the Division I Boys Doubles State Tennis Championships at the Paseo Racquet Center in Glendale, AZ. on Saturday, April 27, 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.

Flowing Wells vs South Mountain Girls Basketball

Flowing Wells Lyndsay Leikem screams out in jubilation as she runs off the court following their 49-37 victory over South Mountain in the girls Division II state quarterfinal basketball game at Jobing.com Arena in Glendale. (Ralph Freso for the Arizona Daily Star)

Flowing Wells vs South Mountain Girls Basketball

Flowing Wells head coach Mike Perkins calls out instruction from the bench during action against South Mountain in second half of their Division II girls state quarterfinal basketball game at Jobing.com Arena in Glendale. (Ralph Freso for the Arizona Daily Star)

Flowing Wells vs South Mountain Girls Basketball

Flowing Wells' Shalise Fernander is all business as she has the look of determination during a break in the action against South Mountain during the second half of their Division II girls state quarterfinal basketball game at Jobing.com Arena in Glendale. (Ralph Freso for the Arizona Daily Star)

Flowing Wells vs South Mountain Girls Basketball

Flowing Wells' Shalise Fernander, left, and Czarina Walker, right, battle for a loose ball with South Mountain's Jazmun Jacobs during the second half of their Division II girls state quarterfinal basketball game at Jobing.com Arena in Glendale. (Ralph Freso for the Arizona Daily Star)

Flowing Wells vs South Mountain Girls Basketball

Flowing Wells' Shalise Fernander grabs an offensive rebound away from South Mountain's Medrcedes Villa during the second half of their Division II girls state quarterfinal basketball game at Jobing.com Arena in Glendale. (Ralph Freso for the Arizona Daily Star)

Flowing Wells vs South Mountain Girls Basketball

Flowing Wells head coach Mike Perkins takes with Shalise Fernander during a timeout against South Mountain in second half of their Division II girls state quarterfinal basketball game at Jobing.com Arena in Glendale. (Ralph Freso for the Arizona Daily Star)

Flowing Wells vs South Mountain Girls Basketball

Flowing Wells forward Lyndsay Leikem drives to the basket past South Mountain's Arianna Barge during the second half of their Division II girls state quarterfinal basketball game at Jobing.com Arena in Glendale. (Ralph Freso for the Arizona Daily Star)

Flowing Wells vs South Mountain Girls Basketball

Flowing Wells players (from left) Brianna Abeyta, Tatyana Portela, Chelsea Schroeder and Nadine Fermawi errupt off the bench after a basket in the closing minutes of their 49-37 victory over South Mountain in the girls Division II state quarterfinal basketball game at Jobing.com Arena in Gle…

Flowing Wells vs South Mountain Girls Basketball

Flowing Wells forward Mikaela Cook takes a shot over the defense of South Mountain's Arianna Barge during the second half of their Division II girls state quarterfinal basketball game at Jobing.com Arena in Glendale. (Ralph Freso for the Arizona Daily Star)

Flowing Wells vs South Mountain Girls Basketball

Flowing Wells players (from left) Brianna Abeyta, Tatyana Portela, Chelsea Schroeder and Nadine Fermawi hold hands as teammate Shalise Fernander shoots free throws in the closing minutes of their 49-37 victory over South Mountain during the girls Division II state quarterfinal basketball gam…

U.S. Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick

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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

Ironwood Ridge defender John Klass stops Centennial running back Jalen Ortiz. The Nighthawks topped Centennial twice this season, accounting for the team's only two losses.

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)

Ironwood Ridge vs Centennial Football

Ironwood Ridge running back Anthony Braunreiter drags Centennial defender Xavier Villanueva into the endzone on a 35-yard touchdown run during the fourth quarter of the Division II state championship football game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (Ralph Freso/For the…

Ironwood Ridge vs Centennial Football

Ironwood Ridge running back Anthony Braunreiter, left, celebrates in the endzone with teammates Drew Yaglowski and Joe Ventrano after his 35-yard touchdown run against Centennial during the fourth quarter of the Division II state championship football game at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe on Sa…

Ironwood Ridge vs Centennial Football

Ironwood Ridge receiver John Klass, right, is hoisted up by teammate Devon Olivarez after his touchdown catch 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)