Familiar faces abound as state softball final fours commence Not much has changed as teams battle for 2012 state softball crowns. Softball Les Willsey May 9, 2012
Horizon hangs on, just barely, in D-I softball tourney Huskies survive late grand slam by Centennial to advance with a 9-8 victory. Softball Don Ketchum May 8, 2012
Sunrise Mtn. defeats Greenway, advances in D-II softball Junior Taylor Nowlin pitches three-hitter, hits two-run home run in 4-0 triumph. Softball / Track & Field Don Ketchum May 5, 2012
Bourgade SB returns to semifinals, blanks Benson in D-III Bourgade's Aguilar strikes out 15 to dethrone last year's 2A champs. Softball Les Willsey May 5, 2012
Phx. Christian softball survives with 21-11 victory Cougars take early lead, relinquish it and then get it back with 10-run inning. Softball Don Ketchum May 2, 2012
Basha tames Perry for third time to advance in D-I softball Regester's homer in fifth rallies Bears to 5-4 victory. Softball Les Willsey May 1, 2012
Red Mountain softball: Winning starts at top (of the lineup) Left-handed hitting trio Culley, Kornfeind and Phillips key Mountain LIons' offense. Softball Les Willsey April 30, 2012
Catcher sheds mask, swings big for Mtn. View softball Sid Ryan hits home run in seventh for 1-0 win over Sandra Say O'Connor in first round of Division I tourney. Softball Don Ketchum April 28, 2012
Softball forecast: Chance at repeats tougher, but attainable Red Mountain, CDO, Estrella Foothills, Benson are eager for another tittle trophy. Softball Les Willsey April 27, 2012
Mesa High SB strikes postseason paydirt, beats Boulder Creek Jackrabbits qualify for playoffs for first time since 2008. Softball / Track & Field Les Willsey April 25, 2012
Horizon softball players ready for two big dances After a big win over Desert Mountain on Tuesday, Huskies come back to defeat Xavier on Wednesday. Softball Don Ketchum April 25, 2012
Estrella Foothills softball ends regular season at 31-0 Senior Kasia Smith tosses two-hitter and drives in two runs, one on a HR, in 2-1 win over Desert Edge. Cross Country / Softball Don Ketchum April 24, 2012
Kaff pitches Mesa Mtn. View softball past Desert Mountain Toros rally from 3-0 deficit to keep playoff hopes alive. Softball Les Willsey April 23, 2012
NW Christian honors softball senior, rolls past Valley Crusaders continue to make bid for top seed in Division IV with one game to go in regular season. Softball Don Ketchum April 20, 2012
Pinnacle notches fifth straight SB win, knocks off Gilbert Pioneers take advantage of every opportunity in 8-5 triumph Softball Les Willsey April 20, 2012
After tough loss, Saguaro softball battles back to win Sabercats defeat Fountain Hills 8-3, have three games left during the regular season. Softball Don Ketchum April 17, 2012
Basha ends Xavier softball winning streak at 16 games, 6-4 Six Bears drive in runs in matchup of top Division I teams. Softball Les Willsey April 17, 2012
Xavier moves step closer to earning top softball seed Gators score seven runs over the first two innings in 10-1 triumph over rival St. Marys. Softball Don Ketchum April 16, 2012
Puzzle pieces fit in Desert Mountain softball victory Coach changes pitchers at the last minute. Versatile third baseman also hits three-run HR against Notre Dame. Softball Don Ketchum April 13, 2012
Macha, Hill pace Red Mountain SB to shutout of Mtn. View Mountain Lions rack up 14th consecutive power-point victory. Softball Les Willsey April 13, 2012
Desert Vista SB runs winning streak to 8, edges Chandler Block continues solid pitching for streaking Thunder. Softball Les Willsey April 11, 2012
Whitmer twins winding down stellar SB careers for Mesa High 4-year starters at pitcher and shortstop want shot at postseason. Softball Les Willsey April 9, 2012
Red Mountain bats pound Gilbert late in 12-5 softball win Mountain Lions collect 18 hits in avenging earlier 12-6 loss to Tigers. Softball Les Willsey April 3, 2012
Catcher Jayo provides stability for Liberty softball She is a four-year starter for the Lions. Softball Don Ketchum April 3, 2012
Desert Mtn. SB remains unscathed in power-point games at 8-0 Wellins, defense carry Wolves to 6-1 win over Notre Dame Prep. Softball Les Willsey April 2, 2012