Richard Obert

2 weeks ago | azcentral.com | Richard Obert

Goodwin led her team to a 30-1-1 record with a 0.36 ERA and 319 strikeouts, contributing to their 5A state championship victory. Lilly "Goose" Goodwin, who led Scottsdale Desert Mountain to a third straight 5A championship last month, has been named the Gatorade Arizona High School Softball Player of the Year. This is the second year in a row the 5-foot-8, left-handed pitcher has been given this honor.

3 weeks ago | azcentral.com | Richard Obert

After his basketball career, Shell was involved in the sanitation industry. Shell's funeral services will be held on June 13 and 14 in Mesa, Arizona. Tanner Shell, who helped lead Mesa Mountain View to back-to-back state basketball championships in 1998 and '99, died on May 27 at age 44. A cause of death was not announced. Shell was one of the toughest players on coach Gary Ernst's state championship teams. The Toros set a state record for most wins (34) in 1998 that still stands.

3 weeks ago | azcentral.com | Richard Obert

Hamiel had 33 offers and chose Texas A&M over Oregon and Penn State. Desert Edge has produced several top defensive back recruits in recent years. For the second year in a row, a top-rated Goodyear Desert Edge defensive back will be headed to Texas A&M to play college football. Camren Hamiel, rated by The Arizona Republic in the Big 150 2026 rankings as the No. 1 recruit in the state, made his commitment to the Aggies on June 4. He will be a senior in the 2025-26 school year.

3 weeks ago | azcentral.com | Richard Obert

Perry High School temporarily renamed the street leading to the school "Jalen Williams Way" in honor of the Oklahoma City Thunder player and alumnus. This temporary street renaming follows a similar gesture for alumnus Brock Purdy, who led the San Francisco 49ers to the Super Bowl in 2024. It still shows up as "Brock Purdy" way on the GPS, driving up to Perry High School in Gilbert.

3 weeks ago | azcentral.com | Richard Obert

The 2027 prospect, ranked 10th nationally by ESPN, may be headed to a prep academy. Branch was a starter on Perry's four-time defending state championship team. Bruce Branch III, it appears, is leaving four-time defending state champion Gilbert Perry's basketball program. Two sources close to the program said Branch is no longer with Perry and could end up at a prep academy. But it's uncertain where he will be.