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IRHS Summer Basketball
Third grader DoriaRose Lukasik-Dresch prepares to shoot the ball from the elbow.
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IRHS Summer Basketball
Jackson Welch, a third grader, takes part in a shooting drill at the Ironwood Ridge basketball camp.
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IRHS Summer Basketball
DoriaRose Lukasik-Dresch, a third grader, gets ready to shoot the ball during the spot drill.
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IRHS Summer Basketball
Ethan Tees, a fifth grader, shoots the ball in the spot game at the Ironwood Ridge basketball camp.
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PRCA Basketball Camp
Cameron Drescher, a sixth-grader at BASIS Oro Valley School, goes in for the layup at the Pusch Ridge basketball camp.
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Ironwood Ridge vs Canyon Del Oro Softball
Nighthawks’ Crista Braunreiter, left, and Loriann Olson celebrate after Olson scored last week.
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Ironwood Ridge vs Canyon Del Oro Softball
Last week, Nighthawk pitcher Emily Robinson had her third playoff shutout.
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Ironwood Ridge vs Canyon Del Oro Softball
Ironwood Ridge’s Merilee Miller makes contact with the ball as she drag bunts.
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Ironwood Ridge vs Canyon Del Oro Softball
Canyon Del Oro catcher Samantha Nettling makes a throw to first last week.
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Ironwood Ridge vs Canyon Del Oro Softball
Canyon Del Oro third baseman Heather Knight hits the dirt after getting hit in the head with a ball off the bat.
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Ironwood Ridge vs Canyon Del Oro Softball
Ironwood Ridge High School softball players run through a tunnel made by fans after they defeated CDO 4-0.
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Ironwood Ridge vs Canyon Del Oro Softball
The Ironwood Ridge High School Nighthawks react after defeating the Canyon Del Oro High School Dorados in the Division II State Championship playoff game Wednesday night 4-0. The Nighthawks advance and will play 7-seed Greenway at Rose Mofford Softball Complex in Pheonix on Friday at 5:30 p.m. The winner of that game will play for the State Championship on Monday.
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Ironwood Ridge vs Canyon Del Oro Softball
The Ironwood Ridge High School Nighthawks react after defeating the Canyon Del Oro High School Dorados in the Division II State Championship playoff game Wednesday night 4-0.
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Ironwood Ridge vs Canyon Del Oro Softball
Ironwood Ridge’s Robyn Porter safely slides into home before Canyon Del Oro’s Samantha Nettling gets the tag at Cherry Field in a quarter finals Division ll game last week. Ironwood Ridge won 4-0 and went on to play for the state championship Monday.
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Ironwood Ridge vs Canyon Del Oro Softball
Canyon Del Oro shortstop Monique Castillo throws to first after she forces an out as Ironwood Ridge’s Kelsey Buechler slides into second base.
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Ironwood Ridge vs Canyon Del Oro Softball
Makenzie Sullivan bobbles the ball off a bunt as Alexis Alfonso backs her up.
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Ironwood Ridge vs Canyon Del Oro Softball
Ironwood Ridge’s Reina Bondi sets up for a bunt.
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IRHS goes to state
The Sunrise Mountain softball team piles on top of pitcher Taylor Nowlin Monday evening following their state championship victory over Ironwood Ridge.
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IRHS goes to state
Ironwood Ridge catcher Robyn Porter tags out Sunrise Mountain’s Brooke Taylor as she slides into home Monday at the state championship game in Phoenix. The Nighthawks lost 7-0.
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IRHS goes to state
Ironwood Ridge shortstop Alex Rapp lunges for a ball.
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Marana vs Desert Ridge Softball
Marana High School’s Hailey Oesterling reaches for a toss at second base during last week’s playoff game against Mesa’s Desert Ridge. The Tigers lost 2-6.
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Marana vs Desert Ridge Softball
Taylor Walker gets in front of the ball as a grounder comes in at second base.
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Marana vs Desert Ridge Softball
MaranaÕs Sierra Cuestas gets a welcome at home plate after hitting one over the fence during last weekÕs playoff game.
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Marana vs Desert Ridge Softball
Hannah McCoy catches a fly ball in center field.
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Marana vs Desert Ridge Softball
Sierra Cuestas catches a line drive down the third base line.
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Marana vs Desert Ridge Softball
Casey Cadenhead sends a pitch across the plate.
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Marana vs Desert Ridge Softball
Jordan Wengert was brought in in the last inning to finish the game.
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Marana vs Desert Ridge Softball
Hailey Oesterling fields a grounder at shortstop.
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Marana vs Desert Ridge Softball
Alex Gehr rounds second base to get to third.
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Marana vs Desert Ridge Softball
First baseman Alex Gehr gets the out as a Desert Ridge player tries to beat the throw.
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Ironwood Ridge vs Mountain View Softball
Ironwood Ridge High School’s Loriann Olson slides safely into second base and Mountain View High School’s Ashley Rivera catches the throw. The Nighthawks won 15-0.
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Ironwood Ridge vs Mountain View Softball
Nighthawks’ Lexi Adelberg spreads out her arms as she comes into home plate after hitting a homerun during last week’s game against the Mountain Lions.
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Ironwood Ridge vs Mountain View Softball
Second baseman Loriann Olson gets Marina Delahanty out and checks to throw towards first base.
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Ironwood Ridge vs Mountain View Softball
Mountain View High School’s Kailey Mellen throws the ball in from the outfield.
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Ironwood Ridge vs Mountain View Softball
Alex Rapp fields a grounder.
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Ironwood Ridge vs Mountain View Softball
The Ironwood Ridge High School Nighthawks softball team cheers from the dugout as their teammates go up to bat.
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Brittany West
Senior Brittany West, broke the CDO school record for most three-point shots made in a game. West sunk nine three-point shots to pass the original school record of six.
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Gabby Courtney
Gabby Courtney is a senior tennis player on the Pusch Ridge Christian Academy team. Courtney has embraced her current role as a senior leader on the team by encouraging her teammates and with her hard work ethic.
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MHS Track
Sydney Madrid, a junior on the Marana High School track team flies over the high jump. Madrid won the event.
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MHS Track
Crystal Padilla takes her shot at the long jump at Marana High School's track meet against Sabino and Cienega High School.
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MHS Track
Sydney Madrid, a junior on the Marana High School track team flies over the high jump. Madrid won the event with a final jump height of 4'8.
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MHS Track
Rhianna Bourguet runs in the 1600 meter race.
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MHS Track
Garrett Turnbull flies over the bar at the pole vaulting event.
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MHS Track
Sydney Madrid begins her leap over hurdle in the 300 meter hurdle race. Madrid ended up easily winning the event.
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MHS Track
Derrick Velasquez jumps into the sand pit in the long jump.
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Canyon Del Oro vs Ironwood Ridge Baseball
Canyon Del Oro pitcher Max Smith delivers a pitch during last week’s game against Ironwood Ridge High School. The Dorados won 9-4.
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Canyon Del Oro vs Ironwood Ridge Baseball
Canyon Del Oro pitcher Max Smith is out of focus as the pitch he delivered hurls towards home plate during last week’s game against Ironwood Ridge High School. The Dorados won 9-4.
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Canyon Del Oro vs Ironwood Ridge Baseball
Ironwood Ridge senior Jake Matthews stops a ball and throws to get an out during last week’s game.
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Canyon Del Oro vs Ironwood Ridge Baseball
CDO’s Brandon Burke makes his way around the bases after hitting a shot over the left field fence.
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Canyon Del Oro vs Ironwood Ridge Baseball
Ironwood Ridge’s Frankie Ortiz makes it safely back to first as Gabe Benavides fields a pickoff attempt.
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Canyon Del Oro vs Ironwood Ridge Baseball
Ironwood Ridge High School’s Travis Chavez scoops up a grounder and throws to first for an out.
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Canyon Del Oro vs Ironwood Ridge Baseball
CDO’s Leo Khawam gets the tag as Ironwood Ridge’s Ethan Oglesby tries to steal second base.
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Canyon Del Oro vs Ironwood Ridge Baseball
CDO third baseman Tyler Brown gets in front of a shot down the baseline.
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Spring Training
A sold-out crowd of more than 11,000 baseball fans made their way to one of the two spring training games in Tucson this year where the Dodgers played the Cubs.
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Spring Training
John Green speaks as he presents a check for $100,000 from the Christina-Taylor Green Memorial Foundation for the Southern Arizona Community Sports.
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Spring Training
A sold-out crowd of more than 11,000 baseball fans made their way to one of the two spring training games in Tucson this year where the Dodgers played the Cubs.
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Spring Training
Cubs’ pitcher Scott Feldman sends a pitch towards home plate.
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Spring Training
Kate Chinlund loads up her hot dog with all the fixings during the spring training game at Kino Sports Complex last Thursday,
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Spring Training
A sold-out crowd of more than 11,000 baseball fans made their way to one of the two spring training games in Tucson this year where the Dodgers played the Cubs.
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Spring Training
Cubs’ shortstop Starlin Castro bobbles the ball as a Dodgers player tries to avoid getting hit.
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Spring Training
Each of the players who played in Thursday’s game wore these bracelets.
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Spring Training
Cubs’ right fielder Dave Sappelt signs a few autographs for fans as he makes his way onto the field last Thursday in Tucson.
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Spring Training
Luis Gutierrez grills up some brats for the concession stand behind center field.
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Spring Training
Dallas Green ceremoniously throws out the first pitch during last Thursday’s spring training game in Tucson.
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Mountain View High School vs Amphitheater Baseball
Colton Wheeler helped the Mountain Lions win their game last week over the Panthers.
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Mountain View High School vs Amphitheater Baseball
Mountain View High School’s Brandon Hyatt goes for the ball to pick off an Amphitheater High School player during last week’s game.
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Mountain View High School vs Amphitheater Baseball
Morgan Flores looks to his coach for what pitch to ask for during last week’s game.
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Mountain View High School vs Amphitheater Baseball
Buddy Balsino fields a short hit ball in center field.
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Mountain View High School vs Amphitheater Baseball
Graham Spraker fields a grounder at third and gets an out with a throw to first.
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Mountain View High School vs Amphitheater Baseball
Morgan Flores rounds second base.
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Mountain View High School Baseball
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Olympic medalist Michael Bates
1992 Olympic bronze medalist Michael Bates leads an exercise at Mesa Verde Elementary School last week. Bates, who played in the NFL and was an Olympic sprinter, went through basic drills to prepare them for an upcoming track meet.
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Olympic medalist Michael Bates
Michael Bates watches as Mesa Verde Elementary School fifth-grader Clay Haskins practices the long jump.
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Olympic medalist Michael Bates
After running through drills and exercises, Michael Bates was challenged to a sprint race by Mesa Verde Elementary School Principal Foster Hepler.
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Olympic medalist Michael Bates
Michael Bates watches as students practice the long jump in preparation for a track meet.
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Olympic medalist Michael Bates
1992 Olympic bronze medalist Michael Bates leads an exercise at Mesa Verde Elementary School last week. Bates, who played in the NFL and was an Olympic sprinter, went through basic drills to prepare them for an upcoming track meet.
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Olympic medalist Michael Bates
Michael Bates runs down the line giving high-fives to students at Mesa Verde Elementary School.
Danielle Schroeder
Danielle Schroeder, of Mountain View High School, was honored in January during a University of Arizona Men’s basketball game. Schroeder, along with Diane Swan of Marana High School, are finalists for the Outstanding High School Faculty Award. The Teacher of the Year will be selected from the nine finalists on March 8.
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Fiesta de los Vaqueros
Curtis Cassidy from Donalda, Alberta, Canada, gets ready to rope his steer during the tie-down roping event.
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Fiesta de los Vaqueros
Shon Gibson of Taylor, Ariz. takes a bareback ride on Dumbbell during the Fiesta de los Vaqueros Friday.
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Fiesta de los Vaqueros
Behind the launch gates, a rider preps his arms and hands prior to Friday’s events during the Fiesta de los Vaqueros.
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Fiesta de los Vaqueros
Logan Hodson of Twlkwa, British Colombia holds on to On Tap for a score of 80 points during the bareback riding event Friday.
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Fiesta de los Vaqueros
Sarah Kieckhefer or Prescott, Ariz. races towards the finish line for a time of 17.53 during the women’s barrel racing event.
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Fiesta de los Vaqueros
Danna Strovner from Prineville, Ore. finishes the women’s barrel racing event with a time of 17.58.
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Fiesta de los Vaqueros
Arizonan Tyler Moreno, 4, loses his helmet during the mutton bustin’ event.
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Fiesta de los Vaqueros
Will Howell of Stillwater, Okla. lassoes a steer and moves to tie it down during the tie-down roping event Friday.
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Fiesta de los Vaqueros
Clayton Savage of Casper, Wyo. takes Latchman for a ride during the bull-riding event in the Fiesta de los Vaqueros Friday.
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Fiesta de los Vaqueros
Wes Stevenson of Lubbock, Texas holds on to Rustler for a score of 82 points during the bareback riding event.
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Fiesta de los Vaqueros
Dirk Tavenner from Rigby, Idaho jumps from his horse to a steer during the steer-wrestling event Friday.
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Fiesta de los Vaqueros
Marana resident Joseph Parsons turns over a steer during the tie-down roping competition in the Fiesta de los Vaqueros on Friday.
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Fiesta de los Vaqueros
Jerod Johnson of Weatherford, Texas, gets hung up on Public Enemy during the bareback riding portion of Friday’s Tucson Rodeo.
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Fiesta de los Vaqueros
Anthony Thomas of West Australia takes Sure Motion for a ride Friday during the bareback event in the Fiesta de los Vaqueros.
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Hannah Pearson
Hannah Pearson is turning heads at 4 years old, winning a world-wide competition, and now training for a contest in July.
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Mountain View vs Tucson High Mens Basketball
Mountain View High School senior Deondrae Johnson puts up a shot during last week’s game against Tucson High. The Mountain Lions lost to the Badgers 60-56.
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Mountain View vs Tucson High Mens Basketball
Mountain View High School senior Miko Simental looks for an open man as two Tucson High players defend him Tuesday night. The Mountain Lions lost to the Badgers 60-56.
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Mountain View vs Tucson High Mens Basketball
Mountain Lions’ Alex Portillo keeps the ball away from a Badger defender.
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Mountain View vs Tucson High Mens Basketball
Mountain View sophomore Anthony Marshall chases after a loose ball down the court late in the first half of last week’s game against Tucson High.
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Mountain View vs Tucson High Mens Basketball
Mountain Lion sophomore Sam Thompkins drives the ball into the lane.
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Mountain View vs Tucson High Mens Basketball
Mountain View’s Jake Fleetwood keeps the pressure on Tucson High’s Davonte Eason late in the second quarter of last week’s game.
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CDO freshman Hannah Johnson twirls a flaming baton on the sidelines during a home football game earlier in the school year.
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Mountain View Girls Soccer
Sophomore Victoria Cooper from Ironwood Ridge High School sends the ball down the field during last week’s loss to Mountain View.
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Canyon Del Oro vs Pusch Ridge men's soccer
Canyon Del Oro High School’s Garrett Andreatta heads the ball above Pusch Ridge Christian Academy’s Camron Vick and Tim Pooley (4) during last week’s game. The Dorados won 4-1.
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Canyon Del Oro vs Pusch Ridge men's soccer
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy’s Camron Vick looks for an open man during last week’s game against Canyon Del Oro High School.
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Canyon Del Oro vs Pusch Ridge men's soccer
Dorados’ Aaron Elledge tries to keep the ball from Lions’ Daniel Hagberg.
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Canyon Del Oro vs Pusch Ridge men's soccer
Jarred Polsky sets up to send the ball down the field during last week’s game.
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Canyon Del Oro vs Pusch Ridge men's soccer
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy’s Daniel Hagberg and Canyon Del Oro’s Noam Afek vie for possession of the ball during last week’s game at Pusch Ridge.
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Canyon Del Oro vs Pusch Ridge women's basketball
After getting a rebound, Lions’ Olivia Christian attempts to keep the ball from Dorado Nadia El-Ali, left, and Hailey Jones.
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Canyon Del Oro vs Pusch Ridge women's basketball
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy senior Haley Smith looks for an open player as Canyon Del Oro Ahsha Rice defends her during last week’s game.
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Canyon Del Oro vs Pusch Ridge women's basketball
Canyon Del Oro’s Sammy Nettling drives the ball to the inside during last week’s game against Pusch Ridge.
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Canyon Del Oro vs Pusch Ridge women's basketball
Noelle Soltero with Pusch Ridge looks for an open player as Brittany West blocks her from the front and Barbara Bruno comes in from the side.
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Canyon Del Oro vs Pusch Ridge women's basketball
As Pusch Ridge’s Gabrielle Courtney drives down the court, Canyon Del Oro’s Hailey Jones tries to tip the ball away.
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Canyon Del Oro vs Pusch Ridge women's basketball
The CDO basketball teams wore pink socks as part of their uniforms during the Breast Cancer Awareness night last week.
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Canyon Del Oro vs Pusch Ridge women's basketball
Canyon Del Oro sophomore Kelly Craig dances with a friend’s sister Brooklyn Benavides during half time during the Breast Cancer Awareness night at CDO.
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Lady Mountain Lions
Mt. View High School senior guards Melody McLaughlin and Lauren Reece.
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Northwest Desert Classic Tournament
Ironwood Ridge Senior Meaghan Coffield drives from the baseline to the hoop against Pusch Ridge Christian Academy. This is the sixth year PRCA has hosted the Northwest Desert Classic Tournament.
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Northwest Desert Classic Tournament
Senior guard Alysa Johnson dribbles as she sets up the offense for the Ironwood Ridge High School girl’s team. IRHS played Pusch Ridge Christian Academy on Dec. 29 in the Northwest Desert Classic Tournament.
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Northwest Desert Classic Tournament
Senior guard Gabrielle Courtney passes the ball into sophomore Olivia Christian against the Ironwood Ridge High School full court press. The Pusch Ridge lions lost to IRHS 31 to 40 in the Northwest Desert Classic Tournament on Dec. 29.
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Hutch's Pool - Sabino Canyon
Hutch's Pool reflects steep rocky cliffs, the Santa Catalina Mountains and brilliant blue skies on a gorgeous October day.
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Hutch's Pool - Sabino Canyon
Seen from Sabino Canyon Trail, the West Fork of Sabino Creek drops from upper reaches of the Santa Catalina Mountains.
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Hutch's Pool - Sabino Canyon
Monarch Butterfly rests on flowers of Desert broom plants along Sabino Canyon Trail.
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Hutch's Pool - Sabino Canyon
Above Hutch's Pool massive polished boulders clog the drainage.
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Hutch's Pool - Sabino Canyon
Highly poisonous Mohave Rattlesnake crawls across rocks and grasses, threatening a strike if individuals get too close.
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Ironwood Ridge vs Sahuaro Womens Soccer
Ironwood Ridge High School’s Victoria Cooper, right, is paired up against Sahuaro’s Holly Howe during last week’s game. The game ended 2-2 in overtime.
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Ironwood Ridge vs Sahuaro Womens Soccer
As the rain came down, the Nighthawks celebrate after Victoria Cooper, far left, scored a goal to bring the score 2-2.
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Ironwood Ridge vs Sahuaro Womens Soccer
Ironwood Ridge sophomore Sarah Bock keeps her eyes on the ball as she drives it down the field.
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Ironwood Ridge vs Sahuaro Womens Soccer
Ironwood Ridge High School’s Nikki Reed, right, keeps the ball from Sahuaro’s Holly Howe.
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Ironwood Ridge vs Sahuaro Womens Soccer
Nighthawks’ Jessica Nelson, left, kicks the ball away as Sahuaro defender Anyssa Dagnino attacks.
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Ironwood Ridge vs Sahuaro Womens Soccer
Ironwood Ridge High School head women’s soccer coach Sean Watkins talks to his players during halftime.
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Ironwood Ridge vs Sahuaro Womens Soccer
Nighthawks’ midfielder Amalia Garcia throws her leg out to block a Sahuaro player during last week’s game. The game ended 2-2 in overtime.
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Ironwood Ridge vs Canyon Del Oro boys basketball
Nico Hughes drives the ball down the court.
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Ironwood Ridge vs Canyon Del Oro boys basketball
Ironwood Ridge’s Mitch Lightfoot passes above Canyon Del Oro’s John Jackson during last week’s game.
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Ironwood Ridge vs Canyon Del Oro boys basketball
Nighthawks Trevor Cotton dribbles the ball around Dorado defender Jasper Roberson-Schultz.
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Ironwood Ridge vs Canyon Del Oro boys basketball
Devon Olivarez looks for an open man at the top of the key.
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Ironwood Ridge vs Canyon Del Oro boys basketball
Nighthawk’s Addison Adelberg tries to keep the ball from Dorado’s Jordan Closs-Lopez.
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Oro Valley Lacrosse Club
Chris Gin, left, keeps the ball away from Cole Frost during a lacrosse scrimmage at James Krieg Park last week.
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Oro Valley Lacrosse Club
Mike Rossetti, right, drives towards the goal as Nick Andress tries to block.
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Oro Valley Lacrosse Club
Josh Kelly looks for an open receiver during a lacrosse scrimmage.
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Oro Valley Lacrosse Club
Cole Frost, right, pushes Josh Kelly as he drives for the goal.
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Ironwood Ridge wins Division II State Football
Coach Matt Johnson hoists the trophy high while pointing to fans after the Division II State Championship victory.
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Ironwood Ridge wins Division II State Football
Jake Matthews had a big game, espeically on defense when he knocked down a Centennial pass that led to six points for the Nighthawks in the third quarter.
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Ironwood Ridge wins Division II State Football
John Klass reaches for more yards in one of his three catches. Klass scored the game's first touchdown, catching a 24-yard pass from Tyler Williams. Klass had 44 yards on the night.
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Ironwood Ridge wins Division II State Football
Jake Vartanian contributed to the Nighthawks' rushing attack, rushing for six yards on the carry.
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Ironwood Ridge wins Division II State Football
Tyler Williams drops back to pass in a game where third-down conversional became the key to the Nighthawks' success.
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Ironwood Ridge wins Division II State Football
Robert Klass scores the game's first touchdown, putting the Nighthawks ahead 7-3 in the second quarter.
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Ironwood Ridge wins Division II State Football
Anthony Braunreiter takes the handoff from Tyler Williams. The senior tailback at 81 yards on the night.
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Ironwood Ridge wins Division II State Football
Jake Matthews goes in for the sack. Matthews had one sack in the game, while the Nighthawks had six for the night.
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Ironwood Ridge wins Division II State Football
Tyler Williams rushes behind behind tailback Anthony Braunreiter.
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Ironwood Ridge wins Division II State Football
Tyler Williams runs up the left side for a big third-down conversion.
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Ironwood Ridge wins Division II State Football
The stands were full with fans who drove from Tucson to see the victory.
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Devon Olivarez celebrates with teammate Drew Yaglowski.
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Ironwood Ridge wins Division II State Football
Anthony Braunreiter becomes emotional after the game.
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Ironwood Ridge wins Division II State Football
Drew Yaglowski takes a moment after the game.
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Ironwood Ridge wins Division II State Football
The team celebrates after the 27-3 victory over Centennial.
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Ironwood Ridge wins Division II State Football
Dominic Campus is excited after the Nighthawks' victory.
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Ironwood Ridge wins Division II State Football
As Coach Matt Johnson hoists the trophy high, the enter Nighthawks' team celebrates around him.
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Ironwood Ridge wins Division II State Football
Michel Cism and Trevor Eischeid rush the field after the final play.
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Ironwood Ridge wins Division II State Football
John Nelson, left, Tyler Berson, Joe Vetrano and other players celebrate with the fans after the game.
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Ironwood Ridge wins Division II State Football
Tyler Williams signals that Ironwood Ridge is number one after the game.
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Ironwood Ridge Division II State Champions
Players surround Head Coach Matt Johnson to smother the Division II State Championship trophy after the Nighthawks routed Centennial 27-3.
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Mountain View vs Salpointe Football
After a sizable run, Mountain View’s Richie Estrada gets wrapped up from behind.
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Mountain View vs Salpointe Football
Mountain View High School’s Richie Estrada is forced down by a group of Salpointe defenders during Friday night’s game.
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Mountain View vs Salpointe Football
Late in the third quarter, Richie Estrada breaks away from the pack and puts the first points on the board for Mountain View.
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Mountain View vs Salpointe Football
Despite a stiff-arm to the face, Mountain View’s Vaughn Brown tackles Salpointe’s Cameron Denson.
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Mountain View vs Salpointe Football
Garrett Darmer is able to get a hand on the Salpointe ball carrier’s jersey during the second quarter.
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Mountain View vs Salpointe Football
Mountain Lion Anthony Scott keeps focus on Lancer Andrew Cota near the end of the first half of Friday night’s game at Salpointe.
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Mountain View vs Salpointe Football
Mountain View’s Justice Summerset drives the Salpointe ball carrier down.
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Mountain View vs Salpointe Football
Mountain View High School's Justice Summerset causes Salpointe's Robert Wilson to fumble during the second round of playoffs Friday night. Salpointe won 35-7.
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Mountain View vs Salpointe Football
Mountain View High School quarterback Cody Rochon throws a long pass during Friday night's game.
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Ironwood Ridge vs. Apollo
Jake Vartanian became a third rushing threat for the Nighthawks as they overcame a first-quarter deficit to defeat Apollo 42-30. They will play in the semi-finals Friday.
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Ironwood Ridge vs. Apollo
Julian Figueroa carries the ball in a game against Glendale Apollo on Nov. 9.
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Ironwood Ridge vs Prescott high school Football
Late in the first quarter, Nighthawks’ Cole Kuglitsch runs the ball for a gain.
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Ironwood Ridge vs Prescott high school Football
A man videoing Friday night’s Ironwood Ridge High School football game from atop the announcer’s booth is silhouetted against the moon as it rises above the Santa Catalina Mountains.
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Ironwood Ridge vs Prescott high school Football
Ironwood Ridge running back Anthony Braunreiter breaks away from two Prescott defenders during the first round of playoffs Friday night. The Nighthawks won 52-14 and will face Apollo at home this week.
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Ironwood Ridge vs Prescott high school Football
Nighthawks’ Scott Simmons swats the ball out of Badger running back Brady Mengarelli’s hands early in the first quarter for a turnover.
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Ironwood Ridge vs Prescott high school Football
Jake Matthews throws a stiffarm in the face of a Prescott defender during Friday night’s game.
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Ironwood Ridge vs Prescott high school Football
Julian Figueroa keeps his eyes on the defender as he drives the ball during the first quarter.
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Ironwood Ridge vs Prescott high school Football
After rolling out to the side, Nighthawk quarterback Tyler Williams breaks away from the last defender for a 97-yard run touchdown.
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Ironwood Ridge vs Prescott high school Football
Eddie Gonzalez blocks an extra point kick after Prescott scored its first touchdown of the night.
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Ironwood Ridge vs Prescott high school Football
Ironwood Ridge High School football team head coach Matt Johnson encourages his players from the sidelines.
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Ironwood Ridge vs Prescott high school Football
After Tyler Williams was replaced in the fourth quarter, Austin Campbell takes the ball to the outside and is stopped by a Prescott defender.
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Ironwood Ridge vs Prescott high school Football
The Ironwood Ridge Nighthawks are congratulated by the Prescott Badgers after the game.
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UofA vs USC Football
Ka’Deem Carey is lifted up Cayman Bundage after scoring a touchdown for the Wildcats bringing the score to 32-28 in the second quarter.
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UofA vs USC Football
Sir Thomas Jackson wraps up and brings down D.J. Morgan.
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UofA vs USC Football
Sione Tuihalamaka celebrates the Wildcat’s win over USC on Saturday.
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UofA vs USC Football
Wildcats’ Matt Scott focuses on a defender, moments before attempting to leap over him.
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UofA vs USC Football
Ka’Deem Carey makes his way past T.J. McDonald to run the ball in for a touchdown.
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UofA vs USC Football
Willie Mobley wraps up USC ball carrier Silas Redd.
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UofA vs USC Football
Marquis Flowers forces the ball out of the grasps of Silas Redd leading to a turnover.
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UofA vs USC Football
University of Arizona quarterback Matt Scott gets a helmet-to-helmet shot from both John Manoogian, 18, and T.J. McDonald, causing a penalty against the Trojans.
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UofA vs USC Football
University of Arizona's Ka'Deem Carey tires to outrun USC's T.J. McDonald, 7, and Dion Bailey.
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UofA vs USC Football
Derrick Rainey readies himself to tackle Robert Wood in the first quarter.
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IRHS vs. Salpointe
Nighthawk Anthony Braunreiter leaps to complete Friday night at the match up against the Lancers.
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IRHS vs. Salpointe
Salpointe fans cheer in the background while the Ironwood Ridge and Salpointe players shake hands at the end of the game Friday night. Salpointe beat Ironwood Ridge 30-14.
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IRHS vs. Salpointe
Salpointe's Jay Williams is brought down by Ironwood Ridge's Brandon Martinez, Thomas Gutierrez, and Evan Wasilewski Friday night.
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IRHS vs. Salpointe
Ironwood Ridge's Tyler Williams makes his way through a whole in the middle of Salpointe's defense Friday night.
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IRHS vs. Salpointe
Ironwood Ridge player Julian Figueroa is grouped up and eventually tackled by a group of Salpointe defensive players.
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IRHS vs. Salpointe
Nighthawk Tyler Williams is brought down my the Lancers' defense Friday night.
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IRHS vs. Salpointe
Tyler Williams struggled throughout the night Friday, with the Lancers beating the Nighthawks 27-14 in the final regular-season game. Ironwood Ridge finished 9-1 for the season.
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Cody Rochon
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Marana Vs Canyon Del Oro Football
After rolling out, Marana’s quarterback Ben Honea gets chased down by Canyon Del Oro’s Sang Lee during the second quarter.
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Marana Vs Canyon Del Oro Football
Marana’s Hector Mims defends as Canyon Del Oro’s Mike Udorvich tries to bring the ball in near the end of the first quarter.
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Marana Vs Canyon Del Oro Football
Canyon Del Oro’s Isaac Chacon stretches the ball into the end zone as Marana’s Domenic Holliday tries to bring him down in the fourth quarter of Friday night’s game. The Dorados defeated Marana 40-12.
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Marana Vs Canyon Del Oro Football
After Marana fumbled the ball and Canyon Del Oro recovered, Marana’s Hector Mims reacts as the Dorados prepare their offense to take the field.
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Marana Vs Canyon Del Oro Football
Dorado’s Isaac Chacon is brought down by Tiger’s Jake Cummings in the end zone for Canyon Del Oro’s first score of the night.
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Marana Vs Canyon Del Oro Football
Marana High School senior Hayley Dimmick flips her drumstick during the halftime performance.
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Marana Vs Canyon Del Oro Football
After an on-side kick at the start of the second half by Marana, officials have a lengthy discussion center field. CDO kicked and recovered the ball after it had been touched by Marana within 10 yards. CDO was awarded possession.
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Marana Vs Canyon Del Oro Football
After the ball comes off Marana’s Dennis Wilson, CDO’s Ray Cruz catches the ball in the third quarter.
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Marana Vs Canyon Del Oro Football
Marana cheerleaders perform during the football game Friday night.
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Marana Vs Canyon Del Oro Football
Marana’s Davon Roebuck outruns CDO Mike Udorvich’s grasp in the third quarter for a big gain.
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Mountain View Football
During a game earlier this month, Mountain View’s Cody Rochon carries the ball for a big gain.
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Mountain View vs Ironwood Ridge football
Mountain Lion’s Richie Estrada is met by Nighthawks’ Jake Vartanian, 42, and Thomas Gutierrez, 9, with a tackle and a face mask that went uncalled.
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Mountain View vs Ironwood Ridge football
Ironwood Ridge quarterback Tyler Williams takes the ball up the middle for a gain in the third quarter.
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Mountain View vs Ironwood Ridge football
Mountain View’s Richie Estrada tries to get away from Ironwood Ridge’s Scott Simmons as he escapes Mountain View JP Ramirez’s block.
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Mountain View vs Ironwood Ridge football
Ironwood Ridge’s Anthony Braunreiter tries to hang onto the ball as Mountain View’s Zach Ayers brings him to the ground in the first quarter.
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Mountain View vs Ironwood Ridge football
Nighthawks’ Jake Vartanian gets out of the way of Mountain Lion’s Justice Summersets dive towards him to run the ball in for a touchdown.
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Mountain View vs Ironwood Ridge football
Mountain Lion’s Richie Estrada breaks away from Nighthawks Julian Figueroa for a big gain in the third quarter.
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Mountain View vs Ironwood Ridge football
Nighthawks’ Jake Vartanian is held up by Jake Matthews after Vartanian scored a touchdown in the third quarter of Friday night’s game.
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Mountain View vs Ironwood Ridge football
Ironwood Ridge High School senior Anthony Braunreiter breaks away from Mountain View High School senior Austin Trebilcock late in the fourth quarter of Friday night’s game. The Nighthawks won 42-14.
CDO boys place fourth at Dobson Ranch Invitational
Six golfers represented the CDO boys' golf team at the Dobson Ranch Invitational. They are (left to right): Eric Wu, Frankie Wu, Jaime Waltmire, Chris Meyers, Austin France and Daniel Rowland.
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Ironwood Ridge vs Centennial Football
After breaking out of the pocket, Tyler Williams found Julian Figueroa who ran the ball for a 75-yard gain. Two plays later, Williams ran the ball in for a touchdown.
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Ironwood Ridge vs Centennial Football
Ironwood Ridge High School senior Jake Matthews goes up for a long pass with Centennial’s Jalen Ortiz in the second quarter. Matthews came down with the ball.
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Ironwood Ridge vs Centennial Football
After a hole was opened up, Nighthawks’ Anthony Braunreiter breaks away from the pack for a 50-yard gain to Centennial’s 10-yard line. The Nighthawks won 28-24.
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Ironwood Ridge vs Centennial Football
Ironwood Ridge junior Jake Vartanian gets a block from Anthony Braunreiter late in the fourth quarter of Friday night’s game.
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Ironwood Ridge vs Centennial Football
Nighthawks’ Scott Simmons dives for and recovers a lose ball during the first quarter.
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Ironwood Ridge vs Centennial Football
Ironwood Ridge senior Gordon Longville trips up Centennial ball carrier Xavier Villanueva in the opening quarter of Friday’s game.
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Ironwood Ridge vs Centennial Football
Nighthawks’ Eddie Gonzalez knocks the ball from Centennial’s Jalen Ortiz’s arms, allowing for Ironwood Ridge to recover the ball.
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Ironwood Ridge vs Centennial Football
Ironwood Ridge’s Tyler Williams, left, and Scott Simmons hug after the Nighthawks defeated Centennial Friday night.
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Ironwood Ridge vs Centennial Football
During the halftime celebrations for Ironwood Ridge High School’s homecoming, sophomore Vinnie Trujillo throws a toy football into the stands.
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Ironwood Ridge vs Centennial Football
Ironwood Ridge High School juniors ride in on their float during the school’s homecoming celebrations Friday night.
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Canyon Del Oro Vs Flowing Wells Football
Canyon Del Oro sophomore Tommy Sawyer comes down with the ball against the helmet of Flowing Wells’ Cameron Holt during Friday night’s game. CDO won 36-15.
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Canyon Del Oro Vs Flowing Wells Football
CDO’s JJ Metz gets wrapped up by Flowing Wells’ Cameron Holt during the first quarter.
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Canyon Del Oro Vs Flowing Wells Football
Dorado senior AJ Hoyos wraps up Caballeros ball carrier Adam Moya late in the fourth quarter of Friday night’s game.
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Canyon Del Oro Vs Flowing Wells Football
Canyon Del Oro’s Tyler Brown fixes his eyes on the Flowing Wells ball carrier in the last seconds of the second quarter.
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Canyon Del Oro Vs Flowing Wells Football
Dorado junior JJ Metz, 15, starts to bring down Caballeros running back Dionte Flores as Dorado junior Jordan Closs-Lopez helps take him down.
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Canyon Del Oro Vs Flowing Wells Football
Leo Khawam, Canyon Del Oro’s quarterback, breaks away from the pocket and runs the ball in for the team’s first touchdown of the night bringing the score to 7-8.
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Canyon Del Oro Vs Flowing Wells Football
Dorado quarterback Jordan Closs-Lopez tries to connect with a receiver last in the first half of Friday night’s game.
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Canyon Del Oro Vs Flowing Wells Football
Canyon Del Oro junior Meggie Borich performs during halftime with the Spirit Line Cheer Camp participants.
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Canyon Del Oro Vs Flowing Wells Football
The Canyon Del Oro band cheers and plays from the stands during Friday night’s game.
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Canyon Del Oro Vs Flowing Wells Football
Canyon Del Oro senior Isaac Chacon gets cheered on as he runs the ball in for a touchdown during the fourth quarter.
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Mountain View Vs Salpointe Catholic Football
Mountain Lion Corbin Gouby goes after Lancer Johnny Pena.
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Mountain View Vs Salpointe Catholic Football
Mountain View High School’s Brandon Cruz tries to bring down Salpointe Catholic’s Jared Sires. The play was taken back due to a block in the back.
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Mountain View Vs Salpointe Catholic Football
A Mountain View High School football player participates in the halftime show Friday night.
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Mountain View Vs Salpointe Catholic Football
Mountain Lion Weston Kimmel carries the ball for a gain.
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Mountain View Vs Salpointe Catholic Football
Mountain View’s Cody Rochon tries to carry the ball through traffic during the schools game against Salpointe Catholic.
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Mountain View Vs Salpointe Catholic Football
Mountain Lion Brandon Cruz tries to wrap up Lancer Brogan Kemmerly during the second quarter.
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Mountain View Vs Salpointe Catholic Football
Mountain View High School’s Richie Estrada breaks away from Salpointe Catholic’s Jake Casteel during the first quarter of Friday night’s game.
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Mountain View Vs Salpointe Catholic Football
Mountain View High School’s head coach Clarence “Bam” McRae tries to explain to a sideline referee about a penalty he kept seeing happen.
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IRHS vs MVHS Swimming
Ironwood Ridge Swimmer Collin Murphy competes in the 100 Fly event. In a swim meet between Ironwood Ridge and Mountain View, the Nighthawks won 122 to 35. The Nighthawks took first place in all 11 events.
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CDO Swimming Practice
Canyon Del Oro senior Dan Quinn goes through his swim practice at the pool located on the Amphitheater High School campus. While the pool at James D. Kriegh Park is under constriction, students from Ironwood Ridge and CDO have had to travel to other pools in the area for practice.
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CDO Swimming Practice
Canyon Del Oro head swim coach Jen Inboden watches as the swim team practices at the Amphitheater High School pool.
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CDO Swimming Practice
CDO swimmers practice in the lane directly next to those occupied by Amphitheater High School’s team.
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IRHS vs. CFHS Volleyball
Ironwood Ridge players Kelly Bumb, 22, and Sarah Gosciminski, 9, block a spike from Catalina Foothills player Marie Fleming.
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Jake Mattews
Jake Matthews had a big night for the Nighthawks, scoring an offensive and defensive touchdown.
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Moutain View vs Canyon Del Oro High School Football
Mountain View High School junior Richie Estrada breaks away from the defense to put the first points on the board during the team’s Friday night game against Canyon Del Oro. The Mountain Lions won 21-7.
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Moutain View vs Canyon Del Oro High School Football
Canyon Del Oro’s Isaac Chacon tries to stiff-arm past Mountain View’s Corbin Gouby in the second quarter.
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Moutain View vs Canyon Del Oro High School Football
Mountain View quarterback Cody Rochon, 12, gets a block from Shane Tidaback as CDO’s John Jackson tries to get a sack.
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Moutain View vs Canyon Del Oro High School Football
Dorado junior JJ Metz gets wrapped up by Mountain Lions James Robinson, 4, and Justice Summerset, 8, in the fourth quarter Friday night.
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Moutain View vs Canyon Del Oro High School Football
CDO freshman Hannah Johnson twirls a flaming baton on the sidelines during Friday night’s game.
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Moutain View vs Canyon Del Oro High School Football
CDO students and fans show their support for their team during the school’s first home game of the season.
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Moutain View vs Canyon Del Oro High School Football
During the second quarter, Mountain View’s Anthony Scott comes in to wrap up CDO quarterback Jordan Closs-Lopez.
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Moutain View vs Canyon Del Oro High School Football
Canyon Del Oro’s Isaac Chacon tries to bring down Mountain View’s Richie Estrada during the first half of Friday night’s game.
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Ironwood Ridge vs Marana Football
Nighthawks' Tyler Williams dives for the endzone as a Marana player defends the goal line.
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Ironwood Ridge vs Marana Football
Ironwood Ridge High School senior Anthony Braunreiter carries the ball during the Nighthawks game against the Marana Tigers Friday night. The Nighthawks won 58-13.
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Ironwood Ridge vs Canyon Del Oro Football
Ironwood Ridge High School’s Thomas Gutierrez, 9, John Klass, 5, Jake Matthews, 6, and Cris Thorson, 7, team up to bring down Canyon Del Oro’s Isaac Chacon during the season opening game Friday. The Nighthawks shut out the Dorados 36-0.
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Ironwood Ridge vs Canyon Del Oro Football
Dorado senior Isaac Chacon breaks away from Nighthawk junior Jake Vartanian for a big gain in the fourth quarter.
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Ironwood Ridge vs Canyon Del Oro Football
Ironwood Ridge senior Scott Simmons blocks Canyon Del Oro senior Sang Lee’s kick during the second quarter of Friday night’s game.
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Ironwood Ridge vs Canyon Del Oro Football
After catching a short lateral pass, Nighthawk running back Anthony Braunreiter breaks pack Dorado senior Ray Cruz, 21, for a touchdown.
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Ironwood Ridge vs Canyon Del Oro Football
Ironwood Ridge High School senior Anthony Braunreiter tries to escape the grasp of Canyon Del Oro junior Jacob Parker Friday night. The Nighthawks shutout the Dorados 36-0.
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Ironwood Ridge vs Canyon Del Oro Football
Nighthawk senior Cris Thorson carries the ball through traffic as Dorado junior Max Anae brings him down.
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Mt. View vs. Marana
Mountain View quarterback Cody Rochon jukes away from a Marana defender in the Aug. 24 season opener.
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Mt. View vs. Marana
Marana's Davon Roebuck attempts to intercept a ball intended for Justice Summerset of Mountain View.
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Mt. View vs. Marana
Mountain Lion Westin Echol jukes away from Tiger Weston Kimmel.
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Mt. View vs. Marana
Mountain View running back Richie Estrada barrels through Marana defenders.
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Mt. View vs. Marana
Running back Richie Estrada for Mountain View outruns MaranaÕs Westin Echol.
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Mt. View vs. Marana
Mountain View player Weston Kimmel shakes off Marana players Caleb Stewart and Colby Cecil.
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Marana vs. Mt. View football
Mt. View's quarterback Cody Rochon slips past Marana's John Peterson for a touchdown in the third quarter. The Mountain Lions beat the Tigers 25-17 Friday night.
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CDO bond improvements
During the summer months, Canyon Del Oro High School’s field and track were torn up and replaced with bond money.
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CDO bond improvements
In February, construction workers construct a wheelchair accessible walkway from the west parking lot to the football field
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CDO bond improvements
During the summer months, Canyon Del Oro High School’s field and track were torn up and replaced with bond money.
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CDO bond improvements
A wheelchair accessible path connects the west parking lot at CDO High School to eight new tennis courts, a softball field and the football field.
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CDO bond improvements
At Canyon Del Oro High School, the softball practice field was moved closer to campus.
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PRCA Football Camp
Micah Brittain tackles a pad in a drill at Pusch Ridge Christian Academy. Pusch Ridge hosted a Kids Football Camp last week.
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PRCA Football Camp
A foster child participates in a drill at Pusch Ridge Christian Academy.
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PRCA Football Camp
Issac Brittain tackles a pad in a drill at Pusch Ridge Christian Academy.
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PRCA Football Camp
Christian Fetsis tackles a pad in a drill at Pusch Ridge Christian Academy.
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PRCA Football Camp
PRCA volunteers and foster children put their hands in after completing a segment of the football camp Wednesday morning.
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PRCA Football Camp
Micah Brittain jukes to the side in a drill at Pusch Ridge Christian Academy for you their Kids Football Camp Wednesday morning.
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PRCA Football Camp
Participant E.J. McKenna runs into the tackle pad in a drill at Pusch Ridge Christian Academy for you their Kids Football Camp Wednesday morning.
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PRCA Football Camp
Participant E.J. McKenna runs into the tackle pad in a drill at Pusch Ridge Christian Academy for you their Kids Football Camp Wednesday morning.
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Jake Fischer
University of Arizona linebacker Jake Fischer waits for the snap at a game last season.
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Catherine Lee
Catherine Lee, 55, trains with Elle DeLallo out of Body Masters Gym. Lee recently competed in the NPC Terminator 2012 fitness competition at the Fox Theater.
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Catherine Lee
Catherine Lee has been working with trainer Elle DeLallo since April.
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Jaide Stepter
Setting records and winning medals became common for Jaide Stepter, who was recently named Arizona’s top track athlete for 2012.
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Guadalupe Peak
Rick Metcalf strikes a high point pose atop the highest point in Texas, Guadalupe Peak, which is his 10th state high point.
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Guadalupe Peak
Hikers Bill, Kathy, David S., David B., and Hank pose at the Texas high point marker at the summit of 8749 foot Guadalupe Peak.
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Guadalupe Peak
Bridge constructed to safely span dangerous gap along Guadalupe Peak Trail as the trail approaches Texas highest point.
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Guadalupe Peak
Texas Madrone Tree, unique in that is sheds it’s bark annually to allow new growth, changing from creamy white to red during the year.
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