More stories by sport: Softball schedules, standings and info
Sunrise Mountain battles, falls short of title
Down five runs in the bottom of the seventh, Sunrise Mountain softball could have limped away from the Division II state title game.
Basha rallies in wild rematch with Mountain Ridge
While the wins continued to mount for Mountain Ridge softball, the credit lagged.
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.
Mountain Ridge an out away from title game
One more out.
Time is Now-lin for Sunrise Mountain
Her arm spinning like a windmill in a hurricane, it never crossed Jody Pruitt’s mind to hold Danae King at third with two out in the bottom of the seventh.
Beasley's big blast keeps Centennial alive
All Abby Beasley of Centennial had to do was be patient. Once her time came, she didn’t waste it, connecting on the first pitch she saw for a grand slam that proved to be the game winner.
Mountain Ridge reverses roles, one win from title game
It turns out the Chandler Basha softball team has become something of a measuring stick for Mountain Ridge this season.
Basha hits three home runs, pounds Centennial
After cruising through Tuesday’s 5-1 win against No. 9-seed Desert Mountain, No. 8 Centennial found a road block in the Division I softball state tournament - top-seeded Basha.
Mountain Ridge's home runs top Gilbert
Mountain Ridge's Alyssa DiCarlo did it again.
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: Softball star enjoys senior year in Arizona
Sunrise Mountain outfielder McKenzie St. Clair is spending her senior year at the home she never really left.
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.
NO-NO NOWLIN: Sunrise Mountain pitcher hurls 3rd perfect game
Sunrise Mountain pitcher Taylor Nowlin avenged the Mustangs’ lone loss this season the only way she knew how – with her arm.
Former Centennial coach stings old team
He may be in a different shade of blue but Bartt Underwood’s aggressive style of coaching is still unmistakable.
Former Centennial player, coach brings tradition to Ironwood
The only time Erin Ladd had been in the visiting dugout at Centennial’s softball field was to retrieve something out of the shed.
More cohesive unit highlights Centennial’s return to top
Centennial softball’s five seniors entered the season determined to make sure it was nothing like their junior year.
Sunrise Mountain capitalizes on opportunities
Open the window a crack and the wind will rush through the house.
Mustang softball returns to its roots for coach
Sunrise Mountain softball put its future in the hands of the past.
WEST VALLEY PREPS SOFTBALL PREVIEW
West Valley Preps asked local softball coaches questions regarding the 2011-12 season. Here are the responses:
Russell, Jahn lead list of college commitments
Dewayne Russell’s patience paid off when the Peoria High point guard accepted Southern California’s scholarship offer during winter break.