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By Diego Casillas—06 Aug 2025

The Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) is set to embark on the 2025-2026 school year with a new face leading the organization. Dr. Jim Dean (who officially took over as Executive Director on July 1st following the retirement of Director David Hines) recently shared his vision for the year in a welcome video. Dean's message highlighted two core goals: providing excellent service to member schools and creating new opportunities for student-athletes. To achieve this, the AIA is launching se

By Josh Gibson—03 Jun 2025

The 2025 Arizona High School 6A baseball season delivered a mix of dominance, surprise turnarounds, and thrilling playoff action. From February’s first pitch to May’s championship celebration, the season was defined by rising programs, elite pitching performances, and a dramatic finish at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Week 1: Season Kickoff (Feb. 24 - Mar. 2) Opening week saw 6A teams emerge from the offseason with high expectations and plenty of roster questions. While most games were non region, the

By Diego Casillas—22 May 2025

Photo Courtesy: (Diego Casillas/Sharp Shooter Media) TEMPE, AZ – May 20, 2025 – The Corona del Sol Aztecs defeated the Casteel Colts 10-0 in a five-inning contest at Tempe Diablo Stadium to win the 2025 AIA 6A Baseball Championship. The game, a rematch from the season opener, saw Corona del Sol obtain their first state title since 2009. That previous championship, ended in a similar fashion, an 11-1 mercy-rule victory in the sixth inning against Hamilton. For Casteel, the loss at Tempe Diablo S

By Diego Casillas—18 May 2025

The stage is set for a highly anticipated 6A baseball championship match-up between the Corona del Sol Aztecs and the Casteel Colts. Both teams punched their tickets to the final after decisive semi-final victories. The championship game is scheduled for 7:30 PM on May 20th at Tempe Diablo Stadium. The Aztecs showcased their dominance in their semi-final matchup against the Mountain Lions, securing a 9-1 victory. Corona del Sol's offense was firing on all cylinders, overwhelming the Mountain Li

By Diego Casillas—14 May 2025

The Hamilton Huskies emerged victory over the Mountain View Toros with a final score of 11-4. The game, played at Hamilton’s baseball field, had an emotional feeling for both teams. Hamilton's pitcher, Boston Kellner, carried a heavy workload, throwing 105 pitches. In contrast, Mountain View utilized several arms, with Kooper Klein and Tadon McKnight each throwing 31 pitches,  Justice Yanke with 23 pitches. Ultimately, the Huskies' offense proved too much for the Toros' pitching staff to handle

By Diego Casillas—14 May 2025

The Pool A Finals in Tempe, AZ, had spectators witnessing many entertaining plays. The Corona del Sol Aztecs are close to securing their spot in the State Championship after defeating the Sandra Day O'Connor Eagles. The Aztecs only need to advance two more games versus Red Mountain to make it to the championship. Facing an excruciating potential end to their season, Corona del Sol's pitcher, Brett Crossland, who had thrown a significant 86 of the Aztecs' total 126 pitches at the game, remained

By Diego Casillas—13 May 2025

The 2025 AIA 6A Baseball State Championship playoffs are soon coming to an end, and the competition is intense as teams battle for a chance to reach the championship at Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe, AZ. Here's a breakdown of the recent action and what to expect as playoffs progress. The top overall seed, #1 Corona del Sol, cruised through the first two rounds, including a dominant 10-0 win over Sandra Day O’Connor. But their momentum was halted by Red Mountain pitcher Maddox Loria in a 2-0 shu

By Diego Casillas—11 May 2025

TEMPE, AZ – In a stunning Round 3A playoff matchup held at the Tempe Diablo Stadium on Saturday, the #4 ranked Red Mountain Mountain Lions delivered a 2-0 upset over the top-seeded Corona del Sol Aztecs. Senior right-hander Maddox Loria was the undeniable star of the evening, pitching a complete-game shutout that silenced the Aztecs' formidable lineup and propelled Red Mountain further into their playoff journey. Corona del Sol entered the game with a impressive 16-2 record and the #1 ranking i

By Peyton Brown—01 May 2025

Berry's Walk-Off Sends Queen Creek Past Tucson in Daytime Play-In Game QUEEN CREEK, Ariz. — Queen Creek advanced to the 6A state tournament with a dramatic walk-off win over Tucson in a back-and-forth daytime play-in game. The Bulldogs were aided by a good outing from starting pitcher Mason Lizzaraga, who kept Tucson in line early on. His demeanor and command on the mound allowed Queen Creek to stay in the zone as the two squads went back and forth. Offensively, both squads continued to be ag

By Brody Dunn—25 Apr 2025

The 6A conference state championship between the Gilbert Tigers and the Hamilton Huskies delivered a nail-biting spectacle, culminating in a dramatic overtime victory for the Huskies. The game, marked by a slow start for the Tigers and a furious comeback, will be remembered for its intensity and unpredictable swings. Early Huskies Dominance The game commenced with Hamilton establishing a clear early advantage. At the midpoint of the first quarter, the Huskies held a 5-2 lead, signaling their i