Sports and Recreation

Love for sneakers has given birth to a fan community

By Nate Fain, Cronkite News J Carrillo’s house is covered in sneakers. Some pairs are scattered across the floor, permissible to be kicked out of the way by his girlfriend. Others have been worn once or twice and are stored in...

Concussion concern fuels decline in football participation

By Zach Alvira, Sports Editor On Sept. 12, 2014, Wyatt Ellis’ life changed forever. Playing defensive end for the Basha High Bears against Cesar Chavez, Ellis broke through a double team and dove to tackle a running back....

Barre fitness trend hits Chandler with new studio

SANTAN SUN NEWS STAFF   The popular barre fitness trend has hit Chandler. Barre3, a global network of studios and leader of the ballet barre fitness movement, opened its latest location last month at 4145 S. Gilbert Road,...

Hamilton visits Highland in Chandler-area featured game

By Zach Alvira, Sports Editor Zero Week officially is in the books for Chandler-area prep football teams. Next Friday, Aug. 24, the rest of the high schools open their 2018 seasons. The highlight matchup in the region pits...

Prep football teams adjusting practice routines for the heat

By Zach Alvira, Sports Editor   Arizonans are accustomed to extreme summer heat, but even so, the conditions take a toll on daily outdoor activities. That is the case for high school football programs across Chandler, which...

Hamilton ready for new era under coach Zdebski

By Zach Alvira, Sports Editor   The Hamilton High football program was turned upside down last season amid allegations of a hazing scandal that caused one former player to be charged criminally as an adult and the head coach...

EV Little League teams come up short in state tournaments

SANTAN SUN NEWS STAFF There is no joy in the East Valley. All of its Little League teams have struck out. While Mesa Red Mountain Little League had a banner season, placing teams in all three age brackets in state tournaments –...

Wildlife managers rely on EV public to stop poaching

By meagan boudreau Cronkite News Officer Laura Orscheln sets up her binoculars and tripod and stands on a ridge overlooking the quiet desert a few miles south of Chandler. The Arizona Game & Fish Department wildlife manager...

Chandler Little Leaguers set for next challenge at state tourney

By eric newman Staff Writer Chandler National South’s 12-and-under Little League All-Stars had a well-deserved Saturday-night celebration on July 7. Having scored two runs in the final inning of the District 13 championship...

Professor/soccer coach sets goals with students

By MELODY BIRKETT Contributor Nik Chawla is an Arizona State University professor by day and a coach in the American Youth Soccer Organization in the evenings, guiding 9- and 10-year-old Chandler boys on a soccer club called...