Arizona’s Top 10 High School Football Coaches Shaping the 2026 Season
A look at the coaches who have guided their teams to recent title successes and the early promise of the upcoming season.
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A look at the coaches who have guided their teams to recent title successes and the early promise of the upcoming season.

The Wildcats’ 2026 baseball campaign will be televised across ESPN+ and K-StateHD.TV, with a full slate of home games at Tointon Family Stadium beginning February 27.

Elyse and Darren Bertram have turned World Cup attendance into a family ritual that spans seven tournaments, blending patriotic flair with a passion for the beautiful game.

Liam Mitakaro, a 2028 five-star guard from Alberta, Canada, has received an official scholarship offer from the University of Arkansas, joining a competitive field that includes Arizona State, Kansas, Ohio State and UCLA, each of which has already courted the Canadian standout.

After two years at Toledo, senior guard Bryce Ford has decided to stay at Arizona State University for the 2025‑26 basketball season, bringing his shooting accuracy and work ethic back to the Pac‑12 program.

Alfredo Duno, the Cincinnati Reds’ top catching prospect, is turning heads in the High‑A Midwest League with a blend of power and poise that suggests a major‑league debut could be imminent.

A look at the 2026-27 Sun Devil men's basketball roster outlook, focusing on guard Bryce Ford, a senior transfer from Toledo who is just 12 points away from 500 career points.

The United States Soccer Federation is using artificial intelligence to scan millions of video clips of young athletes, aiming to broaden talent identification while acknowledging that facilities, coaching and finances are essential to development.

The program announced a recruiting class that features five forwards and two defensemen, highlighted by standout performances from Michael Barron and Nathan Behm.

A popular youth flag football league in Paradise Valley, Arizona, has been shifted to a new school site following complaints from a handful of homeowners, including Tim Bidwill, brother of the Arizona Cardinals owner.

The 2026 UMB Bank Fiesta Sports Foundation Football Kickoff will feature keynote remarks from Mike Gundy and Jack Swarbrick, highlighting the start of the 2026‑27 college football season.

The 2026 NCAA Division I baseball tournament will feature 29 automatic qualifiers across a series of conference tournaments running from May 9 to May 24, culminating in a May 25 selection show on ESPN2.

San Francisco survived a late rally to beat Saint Mary's 9-8, forcing a decisive game in the West Coast Conference tournament.

The San Francisco Dons defeated Pacific 10-6 in the West Coast Conference Tournament, advancing to the championship game against Saint Mary's and aiming for their first title in over a decade

The Dons secured a 6‑5 win over Gonzaga with a five‑run first inning and late relief heroics, advancing to meet the Saint Mary's/Pacific survivor tonight at 7 p.m.

Jake Tandy's ninth‑inning grand slam caps an 8‑4 triumph over USF, propelling Pacific into a key matchup with Saint Mary's while USF prepares for an elimination clash with Gonzaga.

The fourth‑seeded Pepperdine Waves will open the West Coast Conference Tournament against fifth‑seeded Saint Mary's, featuring key players and a rich baseball tradition.
The University of Pacific baseball team secured its inaugural spot in the West Coast Conference Tournament, capping a season of resilience, teamwork, and a cultural shift under Coach Reed Peters.

UNC coach Michael Malone is courting five‑star center Paul Osaruyi, a No. 4 national recruit who plans a summer visit to Chapel Hill after the Peach Jam, highlighting the Tar Heels' aggressive 2027 recruiting strategy.

The Pacific Tigers clinched their inaugural berth in the West Coast Conference Tournament with a tie against San Diego, fueled by senior leadership and a 12‑3 stretch that leaves them poised for a top-two finish.