Dennis Erickson has hit the trifecta in coaching honors in the Pac-10. The first-year leader of the Arizona State program on Monday was named the conference’s coach of the year, an honor he received at Washington State (1988) and Oregon State (2000).

All-Tribune First Team

All-Tribune First Team

All-Tribune First Team

The complete list of all-region volleyball selections from the 5A Central, Desert Valley, East Valley and Fiesta regions; the 4A-I Desert Sky Region, the 4A-II East Sky Region and the 2A Metro #2 Region.

The Gilbert boys volleyball team is not the defending state champion.

Arizona State, coming off its first losing season since 2003, did not place anyone on the All-Pac-10 first team in balloting by the league’s coaches.

All-Tribune First Team

All-Tribune First Team

Not many teams can lose a pair of college-bound stars and be just as good as the year before.

There wasn’t much question about the best boys basketball team in Division I last year, as Corona del Sol finished the season on a 30-game winning streak and cruised past Laveen Cesar Chavez for the state championship.

Scott Hoffman, Sr., RHP, Desert Ridge:  The Tribune’s 2010 Player of the Year is looking to finish his career with another title after going 13-0 with a 2.01 ERA last season and batting .457 with 10 homers and 40 RBIs. Committed to Arizona State.

At this point, a state title by any team but Chandler would be considered an upset in girls track and field. The Wolves have won three straight championships, and, led by Larissa Matthews, have their eyes on yet another.

All-Tribune First Team Offense

Robert Esser admits to fleeting moments of jealousy as he watched his teammates take their aggression out on a volleyball, while he was the one who always floated it to them.

Robert Esser admits to fleeting moments of jealousy as he watched his teammates take their aggression out on a volleyball, while he was the one who always floated it to them.

Mesa High’s Aaron Fuller had a wealth of motivation heading into the 2007-08 basketball season.

It’s the year of the returning pitcher locally. Good news for Chandler Hamilton, Mesa Desert Ridge, Gilbert Highland, Mesa High, Mesa Red Mountain, Gilbert High and Mesa Skyline. Bad news if your staff is lacking a true ace or your untested hurlers can’t step up.

When Peoria Centennial routed Chandler Hamilton early in the 2008 prep football season, the Coyotes staked their claim to the title of best team in Arizona.

Even before he entered high school, impossible expectations were thrust upon Matt Carlino. Two years later, he’s somehow lived up to them. Carlino entered his freshman year at Gilbert Highland already a household name in basketball circles, and the first year had its ups and downs.

How many teams can replace a third-round major league draft pick who excels on the mound and at the plate?

How many teams can replace a third-round major league draft pick who excels on the mound and at the plate?

How many teams can replace a third-round major league draft pick who excels on the mound and at the plate?