The Salpointe Lancers are on the cusp of securing their eighth straight championship appearance, a feat that would cement their dynasty in Arizona high school sports.
Semifinal Highlights
On May 13, AZ College Prep downed Canyon del Oro 2‑0 in the 5A baseball semifinal, while Saguaro routed Ironwood Ridge 9‑3 in the 4A bracket.
The following day, Cactus Shadows faced Salpointe in the 4A softball semifinal at the Amphitheater, scheduled for 5:30 p.m., while Campo Verde met Cienega in the 5A volleyball semifinal at the same hour.
Elimination games continued on May 14, with AZ College Prep set to meet Canyon del Oro again at Hohokam at 6:30 p.m., and Saguaro facing Ironwood Ridge at Tempe Diablo at 4 p.m.
May 15 brought a slate of softball matchups, including Mountain View versus Willow Canyon at the Amphitheater and Canyon del Oro taking on Chaparral at Cherry Field, both at 5:30 p.m.
Paradise Honors and Mica Mountain met in the 4A softball semifinal at 4 p.m., and Benson squared off against San Tan Charter at Tempe Diablo at the same time.
Each contest brings the Lancers closer to another championship run, keeping fans and players alike on the edge of their seats as the schedule unfolds.