It’s a pretty good sign when the bottom of the batting order is creating havoc and driving in big runs.

There once was a time when having a tattoo would make a person an outsider. Now in this day and age, it seems like everyone and their mother has a tattoo somewhere on their body.

The amount of emotion that poured out of Rachel Ressler nearly matched the sweat and dedication she put into her Desert Vista soccer career.

The change was subtle but something Khari Holloway felt needed to be done.

If area track athletes are posting state-leading and even record-breaking times and jumps just three weeks into the season, just what can be expected at the end of the year?

‘Twas not the winter of everyone’s discontent. At least not for all the basketball players, soccer studs and wrestlers who took their shots, saves and takedowns for glory’s sake and found some.

Mountain Pointe had the right guy with the ball. It was the right shot from 10 feet away. It was in the basket.

The Corona del Sol wrestling program has more than proved itself this season in the dual meet format.

The holiday boys basketball tournaments have wrapped up, and it’s time for the second half of the power points schedule. Before we move ahead, here is a look at the notable teams, players and moments from the first two months of the season:

That’s Zach with an H.

Tristan Ezell won his first varsity tournament and did so using his patented lateral drop in the championship match.

Junior Jalen Brown has been starting for Mountain Pointe for three years.

James and Josie Nelson have been singing together since college, a shared passion the two describe as helpful to their 25-year marriage.

After winning the Division l state championship Desert Vista knew it was not going to be able to sneak up on anybody this year.

Cody Martin’s spring went so well that it really messed with his plans.

Cody Martin’s spring went so well that it really messed with his plans.

Mountain Pointe nearly put the nail in the coffin early in its game against Corona del Sol on Wednesday.

Mountain Pointe nearly put the nail in the coffin early in its game against Corona del Sol on Wednesday.

It is clear that Tessa Davis, Octobria Saddler, Alexa Homewood and Danielle Jones are fast, but the question is can they outrun the expectations?

The Corona del Sol gym isn’t Calaen Robinson’s home any more.

In the minor-league baseball movie “Bull Durham,” young pitcher “Nuke” LaLoosh wanted to announce his presence with authority.

Ben Andrew could have taken an easier route, but it just isn’t his mindset.