Making the most of your home’s outdoor spaces can do wonders for a property’s overall value. What’s more, some updates can also potentially lower your home’s energy bills while increasing its efficiency.

The football coaches evidently can’t wait until August for their first showdown of the year.

(NAPSI)—If there were an Olympics for student math and science achievement, regrettably, there would be no U.S.A. cheers during the medal ceremonies. Two new reports show that American students rank 11^th among major nations in 4^th-grade math, ninth in 8^th-grade math, seventh in 4^th-grade science and tenth in 8^th-grade science. This is no surprise, as for decades, educators have decried America’s math and science achievement gap, noting it will hurt our nation’s ability to compete in the global economy.

(StatePoint) More seniors than ever before are choosing to stay in their homes as they age. According to a study by the AARP, only five percent of Americans ages 65 and older live in group quarters like nursing homes.

Ironwood Ridge had no problem advancing their way to the second round of the Division II playoffs Friday night. But, the suprise of the night was Mountain View's upset over Cienega.

 The Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) and PlayOn! Sports (PlayOn) jointly announce the launch of the new AIA365.com, a partnership providing multi-platform distribution of Arizona high school sports content.

Between books, toys and years of accumulated “stuff,” a home can feel cluttered.  And most families quickly run out of available storage space.

Between books, toys and years of accumulated “stuff,” a home can feel cluttered.  And most families quickly run out of available storage space.

Boosted by continued growth in several girls sports, participation in high school sports increased for the 23rd consecutive year in 2011-12, according to the annual High School Athletics Participation Survey conducted by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS).

A local Tucson-area swimming club, Tucson FORD Dealers Aquatics, which practices at the University of Arizona pool, took 12 local area swimmers to the NCSA Junior National Championship swim meet in Orlando last week.  

With winter sports coming to the end of the regular season, the state tournament offers one last opportunity for high school student-athletes to make a showing in soccer, basketball, and wrestling.

Pusch Ridge Christian Academy was recognized by the Arizona Interscholastic Association for overall excellence, as part of the state’s athletic authority’s annual awards presentations.

Ironwood Ridge is a team consisting of almost all seniors, and their experience and depth were more than enough in a 67-25 win at Pusch Ridge on Dec. 2.

Here is a recap of Thursday’s high school football competitions. Regular play now returns to Friday nights for the remainder of the season.

Canyon Del Oro vs. Catalina Foothills The Canyon Del Oro Dorados improved to 4-3 Thursday night, after a big third quarter pushed them past Catalina Foothills.

Just three weeks into the 2011 season, the Ironwood Ridge High School Lady Nighthawks' varsity golf team has captured its fifth qualifying team score to earn a spot in the Division II State Championships.

Arizonans love their cars, but is the love affair reaching its end?

With the 2011-2012 high school football season just around the corner, coaches will also have to prepare for the new Arizona Interscholastic Association division alignments.

The Arizona Interscholastic Association is making major realignment changes that may alter the landscape of high school sports in Arizona.

When the Arizona high school soccer playoffs began last week, the girls teams from Canyon Del Oro, Marana, Mountain View, Ironwood Ridge and Pusch Ridge had all earned berths.

Fund-raiser, salute to vets this Saturday