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  • 3 weeks ago | tucson.com | Elvia Verdugo

    Southern Arizona student-athletes dominated in their respective sports this past season, leading to unforgettable moments and wins. Here are our top moments, athletes and coaches who made the 2024-25 season special. Plus, we'll share the winners of last week’s reader’s choice polls.

  • 1 month ago | tucson.com | Elvia Verdugo

    This story was originally published in 2022, created by #ThisIsTucson and underwritten by Hughes Federal Credit Union. We updated this story in April 2025. Thank you for supporting the local organizations that support us! We all know Tucson is known for its clear skies and sunny weather. The warm weather allows locals and visitors alike to participate in various outdoor activities, like hiking and outdoor markets, nearly year-round.

  • 1 month ago | thisistucson.com | Elvia Verdugo

    This story was originally published in 2022, created by #ThisIsTucson and underwritten by Hughes Federal Credit Union. We updated this story in April 2025. Thank you for supporting the local organizations that support us! We all know Tucson is known for its clear skies and sunny weather. The warm weather allows locals and visitors alike to participate in various outdoor activities, like hiking and outdoor markets, nearly year-round.

  • 1 month ago | tucson.com | Elvia Verdugo

    Since launching last fall, the Arizona Daily Star has highlighted 30 high school student-athletes across Southern Arizona in our newest weekly segment: HS Student-Athlete of the Week. We’re wrapping up the academic year with a recap of our spring student-athletes so you can read about their athletic journeys and accomplishments in one place. Read about these future college athletes, musicians, entrepreneurs, nurses and more, below.

  • 1 month ago | tucson.com | Elvia Verdugo

    High school student-athletes from across Southern Arizona tested their skills at the highest level as they competed in the AIA spring state championships over the last few weeks. From becoming first-time champions to earning back-to-back titles, here’s how Southern Arizona high schools performed this spring. BaseballSalpointe Catholic won its second state baseball championship in program history on May 19 after shutting out Flagstaff, 8-0.

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Elvia Verdugo
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10 Jun 25

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Elvia Verdugo
Elvia Verdugo @ElviaVerdugo
29 May 25

Only a few more hours to get your votes in for your favorite student-athlete of each season! ⏰ We have a couple of ties going into the final hours. You could be the one to break them! 🗳️ https://t.co/b53lu3iaHH

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13 May 25

Empire High School wins back-to-back state softball titles 🥎 https://t.co/MrtLPvD6ZO