Pusch Ridge did it again. For the third time this year, the Lions (11-4) defeated the Ironwood Ridge Nighthawks (4-11), 38-29, in girls’ basketball.

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.

In hosting the first home meet of the season last week, the Mountain View High School struggled against Ironwood Ridge.

The lady spikers of Ironwood Ridge and Canyon Del Oro high schools went head-to-head last week.

Chairs, hats and water bottles took flight as No. 4 Ironwood Ridge’s Lady Nighthawks dispatched No. 5 Phoenix North 5-0 during a blustery afternoon last Wednesday, on their home court.

Jan. 4, 2006 - If the coming year is as fruitful as the last, the Ironwood Ridge High School girl's basketball team can expect big things to come.

September 7, 2005 - Tucked away in the northeast corner of the Palo Verde High School gymnasium in a dark, secluded enclave rests the girls volleyball team of Ironwood Ridge High School.

The 2011 high school basketball team officially gets under way this week, with local teams getting ready to start the drive toward the ultimate goal of a state championship.

Ladies and gentlemen, say hello to spring. The weather is pool-ready, hike-worthy, and all-around outdoor-friendly. Just watch out for flying baseballs.

Nov. 24, 2004 - It's a blink of the eye or a snap of the fingers. One second isn't enough time to do most things but for the seniors of Mountain View High School's football team, it was long enough to cost them a trip to the 5A state tournament in their final season. And it didn't even happen in a game they were playing.

A trio of Northwest talents etched their names onto state track trophies recently, and they all have one thing in common: You haven’t heard the last of them.

The 2007 cross-country season was near-perfect for the Mountain View High School Mountain Lions, with the boys’ team winning the 5A-II state championship, and the girls’ squad placing second.

As an Olympic trainer and coach for the University of Arizona’s cross-country and track squads, James Li nurtures world-champion distance runners and walk-ons alike.

August 23, 2006 - The uniform and the person wearing it startled me.