It’s an early-season match-up between sister schools across the West Valley. In this week’s edition of Best in the West, we look at district matchups in Deer Valley, Peoria and…
Best in the West 2025: Sept. 5 Spotlights
The 2024 Arizona high school football season is already nearly upon us as the summer heat prepares to meet Friday night lights. Best in the West has been checking in…
On Saturday, November 4, two teams will raise the first fall gold ball for AIA Flag Football. After a few years of anticipation, girls across the state all have a…
Many have been hit hard by the news that schools will not return to campus for the remainder of the academic year. It’s a tough and transformative time for all,…
We’re officially one month away from the start of Arizona high school football season on August 23. With kickoff quickly approaching, let’s jump in and look at some more westside…
For some, change is never easy. Eric Williams, Jr. can certainly relate. He and his family relocated to the west Valley from Tennessee after his mother was transferred for her…
Just because flowers are blooming doesn’t mean athletes aren’t already on the gridiron putting in work for fall. While the 2019 season is far from kicking off, teams are already…
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It wouldn’t be a considered a reach to describe Isaiah Marin as unassuming when the 6-foot-4 Buckeye Union High School and Powerhouse Hoops Club guard takes the court before a…
Desert Ridge hosted the Copper Canyon Aztecs this afternoon, With DRidge winning 21-0 with a great performance by freshman pitcher Denay Smith in the circle.