Isaiah Pola-Mao: Unplugged Isaiah Pola-Mao’s football journey has taken him from a then long, slender, young two-way standout at Mountain Pointe High, to an All-Pac 12 safety selection at USC,…
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That’s Watt’s Up Despite being a five-time 1st-team All-Pro, and five-time Pro Bowl selection, Arizona Cardinals’ defensive end J.J. Watt’s work never stops. Shortly after signing with the Cardinals last…
The Palouse Posse Jake Dickert’s staff at Washington State will have a flair of State 48 this upcoming season. Dickert served as the Cougars’ interim coach the final five games…
Football in his Blood Two years ago life was moving fast for Desert Edge sophomore defensive back Jonathan Kamara. With his parents back in his home land of Africa, Kamara’s…
Life’s unpredictability can sometimes be its greatest gift. In 2020 Chandler Hovik’s life changed, for the better, in a way no one, himself included, could have ever imagined. Little did…
Luberda’s Legacy In the far southeast Valley, and up and down the Pima County line, Andrew Luberda’s spirit will live on under the Friday night lights which he loved so…
Three’s Company Work balance and time management can be tricky to navigate, even as adults. Try being a sophomore in high school. While Rowan McKenzie isn’t punching a clock 40…
The Time to Forgive Steve Belles isn’t a monster. Steve Belles is a human being. It’s time we all start treating him like one. Monday a handful of administrators from…
Simple Mat-matics College coaches at all levels almost unanimously love multi-sport high school athletes. State 48 is littered with two-sport stars whose commitment, effort, and time-management even make some adults…
Bearing Expectations There’s a new kid on the block (again) in the southeast Valley. An undefeated regular season and trip to the 2021 Open Division playoffs marked the official “return”…