The state tournaments are here and the West Valley has heavy hitters across the brackets. After you’re done stuffing turkey and potatoes in your face on Thanksgiving, there will be…
Best in the West 2020: Quarterfinals Preview
Half of the state is in the postseason, the other half is eyeing a spot into their state tournaments. This notebook is full of big games on the west side…
It’s the first week of the playoffs in the 1A Conference, the final round before play-ins for the 4A Conference, and some final ‘prove-it’ games for the remaining conferences. Who…
Halftime is over and the third quarter of the season is underway. Some teams on the west side are looking to make a case for great tournament spots as the…
Now at the halfway point of the season, teams are already looking for statement wins to put themselves into a good spot in the state tournaments. More teams look to…
There are a plethora of west vs west star-studded matchups this week. Some unbeatens will fall for the first time this year, some rising programs have an opportunity to showcase…
This week, there are plenty of west side rivalries and a few surprise teams to open up the season 2-0. The Difference Ten Years Can Make For the first…
In 2020, Best in the West will be different. My goal for these notebooks was not only to keep communities informed about the teams around them, but to promote games…
Best in the West is back in 2020 to preview some of the biggest games and west side battles in the West Valley. This notebook is here to help keep…
With realignment for the 2020 football season nearly completed, the AIA released preliminary region alignments including some unexpected changes. Not only is the 6A Conference just named “Region 1,” “Region…
