Many track athletes like the adrenaline rush of a neck-and-neck race with an opponent.

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Playing a role as possible spoiler, Westwood's softball team pulled it off perfectly.

Opponents of Arizona's landmark immigration law took note of the measure's third anniversary Tuesday by urging lawmakers to repeal the legislation that sparked a national debate over border security and immigrants' rights.

Valerie Kaff broke her own Mountain View single-season strikeout record in Mountain View softball's 12-2 win over Westwood on Wednesday.

Down two runs in the bottom of the seventh, Hamilton’s Ryan Peep smacked a walk off two-run double to propel the Huskies baseball team to a 7-6 comeback victory over visiting Horizon on Tuesday.

Kyle Pechloff had a pair of two run home runs to lead host Hamilton past city rival Chandler, 8-4, on Thursday in a Division I, Section II matchup.

Andy Wellins won her 13th game on the mound this season for the Desert Mountain softball team after she tossed a shutout in a 14-0 win over Phoenix North Canyon on Wednesday night.

Down a run with two outs in the bottom of the sixth, McClintock’s Andi Blodgett smacked a clutch two-run single to complete a nine-run rally as the Chargers’ beat visiting Westwood 10-9, Tuesday.

Cody Bellinger pitched a complete game, three-hitter, striking out 10 to lead Hamilton to a 3-0 shutout of Jenks (Okla.) in the National High School Invitational in North Carolina on Thursday.

Valerie Kaff was dominant and led the Mountain View softball team to a 3-1 victory over Desert Mountain in a pitchers' duel.

Mountain Pointe beat Downers Grove South (Illinois), 8-6, in the second round of the Horizon Tournament on Tuesday night at Mountain Pointe.

Up there with “Stoker” and “Like Someone in Love” as one of the best films to hit theaters this spring, “War Witch” is devastating, beautiful and truly not to be missed. An Oscar nominee for Best Foreign Language Film, this gut-wrenching tale of a child soldier has been reeling in the accolades: Best Actress awards for young star Rachel Mwanza at both the Berlin and Tribeca film festivals, along with a whopping 10 honors (including Best Picture) at this year’s Canadian Screen Awards.

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A Mesa man was arrested after authorities say he threatened to kill his neighbor and police.

They come from all parts of the Valley — 475 men, women, teens and children — and spend countless hours in practice and performances during the month leading up to Easter. The goal: presenting to the community the story of the life and mission of Jesus Christ in music, drama and dance.

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Salt River Project, the Arizona Multihousing Association and Drowning Prevention Coalition of Arizona have joined forces to remind the public to stay safe around water at community pools.

Desert Mountain senior pitcher Andy Wellins threw a no-hitter against Combs to close out the Marcos/McClintock tournament on Wednesday.

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