There were hurdles, blocks and bars all over the track Saturday at Mesa Community College.

For the past two years, Desert Vista High School teacher Debra Benedict has seen her students grow in writing, leadership and in their understanding of the issues within education.

Last week, the Division I and II baseball state tournaments moved to spring training stadiums across the Valley.

The Mountain Pointe boys volleyball team, the Desert Vista baseball team, and the Thunder softball program had their seasons come to an end Saturday.

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

TEMPE - It’s a baseball storyline that has played out hundreds of times over, one Mountain Pointe came to regret.

The Tempe All-City track meet is being held Friday at 4 p.m. at Corona del Sol with Desert Vista and Mountain Pointe expected to be favorites.

They may be so commonplace they’re unappreciated, so simple they fail to activate the saliva glands at first sight, but in our book it’s hard to go wrong with chips and salsa.

Congratulations to the winter guard teams from Corona del Sol High School and Desert Vista High School for taking first and second place in the Arizona State Winter Guard Championship on April 6. These two teams have been competing all season and have forged what can best be described as a “friendly rivalry.” On the floor, they gave their best and used the competition to push each other to higher performance levels. When each competition was over, they could often be seen hanging out together and forming friendships. The season is over with a terrific showing on behalf of Tempe Union High School District. This level of achievement is only possible with a strong commitment to excellence and willingness to put in many hours of hard work week after week.

Moving forward in reviewing the district’s policy on sex education in its high schools, the Tempe Union High School District is looking for parents and residents to participate in a committee for instruction.

Three years ago, a bunt, overthrow, or bobbled grounder led to a 1-0 win or loss.

Despite being undefeated and helping Desert Vista to the All-City girls tennis title, Melissa Kahn feels she has something to prove.

Students from the Tempe Union High School District cannot only earn their high school diploma while in school, but also an associate’s degree.

The Mountain Pointe boys basketball program had a stability problem that needed to be addressed.

Maybe it’s inaccurate to say Riley Unroe was born to be a switch-hitter, but the evidence was pretty clear by age 2.

The decision to postpone college for a year has worked out just fine for Robbie Mathers.

With just over a month left in the spring regular season in most sports, it is time to take a look at where local teams stand with hopes of making the postseason.

The Mountain Pointe boys basketball program had a stability problem that needed to be addressed.