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Sunnyslope holds off Liberty to win Division II state title
For most of the season, Liberty, Scottsdale Saguaro and Sunrise Mountain — in various orders — were considered the class of Division II baseball.
Big first inning propels Liberty to baseball finals
The two teams expected to be the heavyweights in Division II baseball this season met at Camelback Ranch Saturday for the right to play in the state title game.
Local athletes make college plans
Here’s a list of Class of 2012 athletes who have signed letters of intent or made verbal commitments to play in college.
Liberty still feels at home at Municipal Stadium
If only Liberty baseball could play every playoff game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium.
Bannister's gem keeps Liberty alive in playoffs
Nate Bannister won the state 4A-II title game as a sophomore, pitched eight innings for a 2-1 playoff win over Arcadia as a junior and tossed a perfect game as a senior.
Salpointe sluggers send Sunrise Mountain home
After their first at bats against Sunrise Mountain junior Brick Paskiewicz, Tucson Salpointe Catholic's batters zoned in on the Mustangs' ace.
Sunrise Mountain survives extra-inning elimination game
In the bottom of the ninth inning with no outs and a man on first, Sunrise Mountain junior Brick Paskiewicz was asked to move the runner over.
ALL BASES COVERED: Sunrise Mountain baseball, softball win playoff games by identical scores
Sunrise Mountain's top-seeded baseball and softball teams bid farewell to their home parks Tuesday afternoon with matching 9-2 wins in the second round of the Division II playoffs.
Round two sees seasons on the line
Joy Christian, Liberty, Northwest Christian and Sunrise Mountain baseball, and Centennial, Mountain Ridge, Peoria and Sunrise Mountain softball are playing elimination games Tuesday:
HOME AT SUNRISE: Baseball transfer sits out, fits like glove
Draye Turner’s only season in a Sunrise Mountain uniform has been worth the wait.
Baseball, softball teams hit road for first round
Four local teams will open the state baseball and softball playoffs Saturday with a big road trip.
Benjamin homer pushes Valley Vista past Shadow Ridge in 8
Valley Vista senior Nelson Benjamin ended Tuesday's showdown with Shadow Ridge by blasting an eighth-inning homer into the left field bullpen at Surprise Stadium.
BACK IN TIME: Cactus pitcher Goss enjoys senior season
Daniel Goss is enjoying his final semester at Cactus High school, pitching for the baseball team and hanging out with friends.
O'Connor comes back to beat Deer Valley
Monday afternoon, the baseball team with big postseason dreams had to claw their way past a district rival who is in many ways starting over.
LETS PLAY TWO: Sunrise Mountain slams Saguaro in stadium
It was hard to fathom — that Wednesday night's rematch of the 2011 4A-I state title game would be decided by the 10-run rule after six innings.
LETS PLAY TWO: Liberty survives pitcher's duel with Cactus
Liberty left Wednesday's trip to district rival Cactus knowing it had dodged a bullet — well, 94 bullets.
Valley Vista baseball wins Coach Bob tourney division
Valley Vista's baseball team claimed American division championship in the Coach Bob Invitational, beating Phoenix North Canyon 13-3 in the title game.
Centennial strands more, but scores more against Mountain Ridge
Centennial baseball coach Mike Oesterle sounded more relieved than excited about his team's key 2-1 home victory over Mountain Ridge Tuesday.
Little things add up for Sunrise Mountain in win at Liberty
It's time to think of Elijah Castro as more than a football star in the making.
COMING OF AGE: Liberty senior trio continues standout play
Nathan Bannister, Ryan Benedict and Paul Panaccione have always been ahead of the curve on the diamond.
Windy conditions suit Monsoon just fine
It's not as if Valley Vista needed the help.
Sunrise Mountain makes return trip to tourney finals
Sunrise Mountain booked itself a return engagement with Yukon (Okla.) in the Best of the West baseball tournament finals thanks to a big fifth inning.
Best of the West tournament expands scope
Sunrise Mountain will have some help in hosting its annual Best of the West baseball tournament this year, with games scheduled at Mountain Ridge, Centennial, Greenway, Thunderbird, Cactus Shadows and Millennium high schools.
WEST VALLEY PREPS BASEBALL PREVIEW
West Valley high school baseball teams opened the regular season this week.