Sports and Recreation

Hockey Shtick: Chandler Mom, Dad, Sons Find Play In Desert Cool

By Carson Roberts STSN Contributing Writer Hockey is not a particularly big deal in the desert, but don’t tell the Manning family in Chandler. They, like many other Hamilton High families, are involved in the school’s AHSHA...

Perry Reclaims Badminton State Title With New Lineup

By Eric Newman STSN Staff Writer As the Perry High badminton players hugged each other on the court in celebration, it was clear both the present and future look bright for the program. Two Pumas underclassmen claimed the 2018...

Perry Golfer Christopherson’s Legacy Coming To The Fore

By Zach Alvira Sports Editor For as long as he can remember, golf has been a part of Perry High senior Caden Christopherson’s life. He began learning the game after his father, Eric, retired from professional baseball and began...

Chandler Offense Loaded With Receiving Weapons For Qb Conover

By Zach Alvira STSN Sports Editor There is a reason why the Chandler High football team is favored to win the 6A state championship for the third straight season. From the coaching staff, led by Shaun Aguano, to the abundance of...

Sun Lakes Methodist To Hold Annual Cookie Walk

By Linda Gercken Guest Writer As cooler autumn days arrive, our church ladies fire up their ovens and begin baking holiday goodies. On Saturday, Dec. 1, the Sun Lakes United Methodist Women will host their popular annual Cookie...

Hamilton’s Obarski: Good Student, Solid Guy – And Athletic, To Boot

By Carson Roberts Contributor It was a typical high school homecoming dance, down to the DJ playing loud music. One student, Hamilton High senior Donovan Corn, recalled an amusing memory of the night. “Daniel Obarski throws the...

Hamilton Fighting To Get Into Playoffs, Basha Hopes To Improve Seeding

Hamilton never has missed the high school football playoffs. For years, it was the Arizona big-school power. The final week of the regular season is here, and it’s not looking good for the Huskies this time. First-year Hamilton...

Colts Stampeding Like Wild Herd Of Old In First Year In 5A

By Joel Viss Contributor Opening with a loss is never a good thing, especially when expectations are high for a new team in a tough division. Casteel, up to 5A after an undefeated 3A state-title season in 2017, met Centennial,...

Chandler High Football Gets A Big Boost From A New Big Guy

By Eric Newman Staff Midway through its quest for a third consecutive big-school state title, just what Chandler High’s loaded football team didn’t seem to need was another weapon. A big weapon. They got one, nevertheless,...

Chandler Prep Football Teams Prepare For Closing Half Of Season

By Zach Alvira Sports Editor It’s halftime in the 2018 high school football season, and several Chandler schools still have realistic hopes of making the playoffs. Here’s a look as they embark on the closing half of the...