3 Rams sign to play college football
On Feb. 23, three varsity football players from Maricopa High School signed national letters of intent to further their athletic and academic careers in...
Football coach with winning history takes over Sequoia Pathway program
Kerry Taylor, who reversed the fortunes of a woeful program at Scottsdale Arcadia High and helped build the program at San Tan Charter, was...
Tony Smith’s new role to spur tourism, economic development in area
A familiar voice in Pinal County hopes to bring job opportunities, revenue and fun to Maricopa in his new role.
Tony Smith has been...
Would you pay 22 grand to attend the Super Bowl? How about only $4K?
Maricopa, how deep are your pockets?
And how badly do you want to go to the Super Bowl this Sunday, Feb. 12, to watch the...
Business is good but big-game profits not always super for sports bars
Above: Native Grill and Wings expects a Super Bowl crowd but its big spike in business is from take-out orders.
Maricopa-area businesses that profit...
Golf booms in Maricopa during February
The weather is idyllic — 72 degrees. The fairways are a lush green.
By late afternoon, the winter sun splashes a rosy finish on your...
Golf advice for beginners: Get clubs that fit and play when business is slower
It’s important to consider your personal goals with golf. Is the game for you? To determine that with the least financial investment, Bryon Gribbons,...
Golf Psychology 101: You can’t play the game well if you overthink it
There’s a mental aspect to the game of golf. It’s just you, the ball and the hole.
Brady Wilson, general manager at Southern Dunes, said...
Maricopa High grad Jacob Cowing to return to UofA football team in ’23
Jacob Cowing, a Maricopa High product, who was regarded among the best players in the 2022 NCAA football transfer portal, announced that he will...
Heart of Racing chooses 2 female shootout winners at APEX Motor Club
After selecting nine racers from more than 100 female applicants to participate in a two-day shootout at the APEX Motor Club in Maricopa, The...
Junior golfers gain exposure to tourney competition at The Duke
For two afternoons after school this week, they competed in a low-stress, "fun" junior golf tournament to experience competition.
When it was over Thursday afternoon,...
The Duke plans ‘fun’ youth golf tournament after school on Oct. 12-13
The Duke Golf Club at Rancho El Dorado is hosting the second annual Maricopa Junior Golf Tournament after school on Wednesday and Thursday, Oct....
Maricopa High grad putting UofA on the scoreboard this season
A Maricopa High School graduate has become an instant impact player for the University of Arizona football team this season.
Through five games, wide receiver...
Two new Little League fields on the way
The city Planning & Zoning Commission on Monday night approved the conversion of 8.5 acres of land in The Lakes at Rancho El Dorado...
Desert Sunrise JV football to debut at cross-town foe
The Desert Sunrise High School junior varsity football team will open its inaugural season at cross-town opponent Sequoia Pathway on Sept. 1.
And the regular...
Maricopa Wells Middle School wins girls’ track title
Yet another Maricopa middle school athletic team has brought home a conference title.
The Maricopa Wells girls’ track team narrowly edged Casa Grande’s Villago Middle...
Sequoia Pathway girls win junior high state golf title
The Sequoia Pathway Junior High girls’ golf team captured the Canyon Athletic Association Division I-II state championship Saturday, winning the title in the program’s...
Heritage Academy wins state softball championship
The varsity softball team from Heritage Academy has won the AZCAA Division 2 State Championship.
The Heroes defeated a talented Imagine Prep Storm team of Surprise...
Heritage Academy captures state flag football title
A Maricopa school has brought home a state championship on the gridiron.
Heritage Academy recently won the Canyon Athletic Association middle school Division 2 flag...
MUSD unveils mascot for Desert Sunrise High School
The new high school has a mascot.
Desert Sunrise High School, which is under construction on the east side of town, will be known as...
Heritage Academy garners state wrestling title
Maricopa’s Heritage Academy emerged victorious at the recent Canyon Athletic Association state wrestling tournament held at Canyon State Academy in Queen Creek. The Heroes...
Youth football league recruiting for 3rd season
Parents are you looking for a Spring activity for your kids? Maricopa Super Elite Football is starting up their Spring season. The non-contact, competitive...
Sequoia football players signed to college teams
A group of football players from Sequoia Pathway Academy have been signed to various college teams, were recognized by their classmates during a pep...
New softball coach has history of helping out
There's an old saying that a rising tide lifts all boats.
The new softball coach at Maricopa high School, Tom Dugan, is the embodiment of...
Softball leads to college for one Rams Player
Maricopa High School Senior Adriana Armstrong has been playing softball since she was 9. Her journey will continue at the college level.
She recently signed...
Maricopa swimmers excel at state meet
The Maricopa High School swim teams had their best showing in the four-year history of the program at the state championships 5-6 at Mesa’s...
Sequoia Pathway kicks off playoff run tonight
It’s time for some playoff football.
Sequoia Pathway High School opens its run for a 2A state title tonight when the Pumas travel southeast of...
Eagle lands in Maricopa: former NFL star Carl Hairston
In 15 seasons as an NFL defensive lineman, including a final season in 1990 for the Phoenix Cardinals, Carl Hairston attributed his success to...
Late starter, but great finisher
During 35 years as a first- and second-grade teacher in his native Wisconsin, Dave Kies’ athletic endeavors were fairly conventional, including weekend basketball, frequent...
Charity softball tourney, home run derby set for Oct. 29-30
Players will take the field for The Israel Calderon Benefit Softball Tournament Oct. 30 at Copper Sky. The tourney will be preceded by a...