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Rapp, McGlone win Ironman Arizona

Jordan Rapp and Samantha McGlone surpassed course records as they won the men's and women's divisions of the sixth Ford Ironman Arizona triathlon at Tempe Town Lake on Sunday. More than 2,500 athletes took part in the event, which includes a 2.4-mile ...

From ALEX WHITLATCH, AZ Central.com,  22 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Ford Motor Company

Independence tops A.J. with 2-point conversion

Glendale Independence got its first ever postseason victory Friday night, beating sixth seeded Apache Junction 36-35 in the first round of the Class 4A Division I playoffs. After scoring a touchdown to cut the lead to one, Independence coach Gary Buer ...

From ALEX WHITLATCH, AZ Central.com,  14 Nov 2009

Gilbert survives Westwood comeback

Gilbert survived a comeback from Mesa Westwood on Friday night to win 31-28 and keep the slimmest of hopes for the playoffs alive. Up by 10 with less than 3 minutes to go, Gilbert's defense faced a new quarterback in Dakota Harlan for Westwood. Harlan ...

From ALEX WHITLATCH, AZ Central.com,  7 Nov 2009

Saguaro pulls away from Apache Junction late

Scottsdale Saguaro head coach John Sanders said he felt like his team went on the road and made a statement Friday night as his team dominated the second half to beat Apache Junction 42-21 in a Class 4A Division I Desert Sky Region game. "It took all ...

From ALEX WHITLATCH, AZ Central.com,  31 Oct 2009
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Apache Junction cruises past Queen Creek

Apache Junction rolled into Queen Creek Friday night and promptly fell behind 14-0 to start the game. The game was all about momentum, as Apache Junction scored the game's next 52 points in a 52-14 victory over Queen Creek in a Class 4A Division I ...

From ALEX WHITLATCH, AZ Central.com,  24 Oct 2009

Gilbert Mesquite knocks off rival Gilbert late in game

It may not have been pretty, but Gilbert Mesquite traveled to Gilbert and knocked off their rivals 10-7 Friday night in a Class 5A Central Region matchup. "There is something about rivalry games that makes players play differently and tonight I think ...

From ALEX WHITLATCH, AZ Central.com,  17 Oct 2009
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Willow Canyon runners build team effort

The Willow Canyon boys cross-country team is learning that if it wants to win, it needs solid consistency from the entire team. "We can't rely on a single superstar," said assistant coach Keith Baker. "We need to have several runners improve and make ...

From ALEX WHITLATCH, AZ Central.com,  15 Oct 2009
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Desert Ridge rolls rival Skyline

There was a lot of hype heading into "The Battle of Crismon Road," but Mesa Desert Ridge quickly showed why they are kings of Crismon Road, defeating Mesa Skyline 34-11 Friday night in a Class 5A East Valley Region game. Desert Ridge managed to put up 3 ...

From ALEX WHITLATCH, AZ Central.com,  10 Oct 2009

Attitude, work ethic set Valley Vista's Turner apart

Tirrell Turner doesn't want to be just good, he wants to be great. The Valley Vista High School senior knows there is a big difference in athletes who are good and those who are great, and knows it usually comes down to pure determination. "I know ...

From ALEX WHITLATCH, AZ Central.com,  9 Oct 2009
Related Topics: Arizona Cardinals,  NFL

Marcos 'lucky' in win vs. Westwood

Tempe Marcos de Niza remained unbeaten Friday night, knocking off Class 5A East Valley Region foe Mesa Westwood 14-6 at Westwood. "That was not pretty by any stretch of the imagination," Lopez said. "Tonight we were terrible offensively and luckily our ...

From ALEX WHITLATCH, AZ Central.com,  3 Oct 2009
Related Topics: Marcos de Niza

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