SOFTBALL: CDO beat Sunnyside 6-4 in D-II Top-10 game

Canyon del Oro defeated Sunnyside 6-4 in an important Division II match Friday between two teams currently ranked in the Top 10. CDO (17-1-1 overall and 9-1 in power-ranking games) is ranked second in the state as of Friday morning and Sunnyside (12-10, 5-3) came in ranked eighth.

Softball Andy Morales April 1, 2016

Perry baseball, Hamilton softball win top-10 match-ups

Both teams secure routs with fifth-inning outbursts

Baseball / Softball Les Willsey April 1, 2016

SOFTBALL: San Miguel outlasts Academy of Tucson in high-scoring game

San Miguel gave up an early lead but the Vipers slowly fought back to defeat Academy of Tucson 14-10 on Thursday. The Vipers improved to 6-4 overall and 1-1 in Division V, Section II while Academy of Tucson dropped to 9-4 and 0-1.

Softball Andy Morales March 31, 2016

SOFTBALL: Salpointe defeats Cienega 5-1

Salpointe defeated Cienega 5-1 Tuesday in a rematch of the Division II state championship game last year where the Bobcats prevailed 9-2. The Lancers (13-1 overall, 8-1 in power-ranking games) have reloaded despite the loss of seven seniors while Cienega (9-9, 3-3) is still trying to find an identity.

Softball Andy Morales March 29, 2016

Softball: Chandler squeezes past Mtn. Ridge, 1-0

Pinch-hit bunt provides winning margin in last of 7th

Softball Les Willsey March 28, 2016

Campo Verde's Sutherlin shines on the circle, plate

Throws no-hitter, goes 4-4

Softball Game Previews March 23, 2016

Softball: Perry strikes down Desert Ridge in 7th

Pumas score five in final at-bat for 11-8 win

Softball Les Willsey March 22, 2016

Softball: Desert Vista wins Desert Mountain Invitational

Desert Vista tops Pinnacle 2-1 with two outs in 7th

Softball Les Willsey March 19, 2016

19th Desert Mountain Softball Invitational at Horizon Park

Results and schedules for the 20 teams entered

Softball Les Willsey March 19, 2016

Desert Mountain Softball Invite final four is set

Desert Vista, Hamilton, Sahuaro, Pinnacle advance

Softball Les Willsey March 19, 2016

SOFTBALL: Tucson earns top-seed at the Badger Classic

Tucson went undefeated (4-0) to earn the top seed in the Championship Bracket of the Badger Invitational to be played Saturday at Cherry Field. The Badgers outscored their opponents 41-11 in the process. Buena (3-1) earned the 2-seed.

Softball Andy Morales March 18, 2016

Softball: Desert Mtn Invite championship bracket set

Desert Vista only 4-0 team, heads championship bracket

Softball Les Willsey March 17, 2016

SOFTBALL: walk-off double from Lesly Cazares lifts Desert View past Empire

Desert View beat Empire 4-3 Wednesday afternoon to start off pool play at the Badger Classic. The Jaguars (6-6-1) scored two runs in the bottom of the seventh to get past the Ravens (5-4).

Softball Andy Morales March 16, 2016

Softball: Hamilton, Desert Vista shine 1st day of Desert Mtn. Invite

Chaparral, Sahuaro also 2-0 after 1st day

Softball Les Willsey March 16, 2016

SOFTBALL: Sabino outlasts Mountain View Marana 8-6

Sabino outlasted Mountain View 8-6 Tuesday in an important Division II game between two teams still looking for an identity. Sabino (3-7 overall, 3-1 in division games) is still rebuilding from the loss of several standouts including Wisconsin leader Kelsey Jenkins while Mountain View (3-5-1, 1-3) is coming off one of the best seasons in recent memory that included a rare trip to the state playoffs.

Softball Andy Morales March 15, 2016

Softball: Desert Vista hands CDO first loss

Brooke Hughes pilots 10-0 victory for Thunder

Softball Les Willsey March 15, 2016

Empire & Tucson to host Baseball/Softball Invitationals this week

Six teams are taking part in the D'Eredita Memorial Raven Baseball Invitational held at Empire High School. Each team is scheduled for three games with bracket play scheduled for Saturday. In addition, softball will be played at the Tucson Badger Invitational at Cherry Field. Pool play starts on Wednesday and the championship is scheduled for Saturday night.

Baseball / Softball Andy Morales March 14, 2016

Softball: Campo Verde poised late in 4-2 win over Mesquite

CV pitcher Myka Sutherlin is MVP of Blackhawk Invite

Softball Les Willsey March 12, 2016

SOFTBALL: Pusch Ridge moves to 7-0 with win over American Leadership Academy

Pusch Ridge defeated American Leadership Academy 12-2 Wednesday night to remain perfect on the year. The Lions (7-0) have outscored opponents 92-13 including an incredible 50-2 scoring differential to go 4-0 at the PCDS Softball Desert Classic last week.

Softball Andy Morales March 9, 2016

Softball: Pinnacle blanks Xavier via Schuld no-hitter

Pioneers avenge earlier loss to Gators

Baseball / Softball Les Willsey March 8, 2016

Softball: Desert Ridge uses long ball to beat Hamilton

Jaguars club three homers in 9-4 victory

Softball Les Willsey March 7, 2016

Softball: O'Connor rallies past Red Mtn in 8, 8-7

Lyons' single in 8th decides it for defending champs

Softball Les Willsey March 3, 2016

Softball: Several D-I teams off to fast start in 2016

SDO, Mtn. Ridge, DRidge, Pinnacle, RMtn. and Xavier top list

Softball Les Willsey March 3, 2016

SOFTBALL: Canyon del Oro wins Dorado Classic

Canyon del Oro defeated Ironwood Ridge 7-4 Saturday afternoon to capture the 14th edition of the Dorado Classic. The field included 20 teams including reigning Division I state champion Sandra Day O'Connor.

Softball Andy Morales February 28, 2016

CDO Dorado Softball Classic Day 1 update

Canyon del Oro run-ruled Basha 11-1 to open up play at the Dorado Softball Classic held in Marana. The Dorados produced 13 hits including three doubles and a triple in the win over the Bears.

Softball Andy Morales February 26, 2016