Player of the Year: Gracie Goulder (Cactus Shadows)

Sophomore infielder Sammy Rea set a new Desert Mountain school record with nine RBI in a 18-6 win over McClintock on Friday in Division I softball.

In a battle of top Division I teams, Red Mountain beat host-Gilbert, 12-5, in a Division I Section II game on Tuesday.

It has been a mostly down season for the Mesa Community College men's basketball team, but forward Hakeem Rollins has been a ray of sunshine.

Despite being down three starters, No. 4 Queen Creek still managed to shut out visiting No. 13 Prescott in the first round of the 4A Division I state softball tournament Friday.

Devon Ryan had the game winning infield hit in the top of the 12th inning as No. 17 Perry beat No. 16 Corona del Sol in the first round of the Division I state softball tournament.

Who'll stop the reign?

Construction is booming in the East Valley, and those in the industry say success is a double-edged sword.

National homebuilders are selling off thousands of acres of land across the Valley — often at a loss — to stem the bleeding from stagnating sales and appease stockholders.

WASHINGTON - Millions of people rely on the American Red Cross for the ‘‘gift of life,’’ but how it collects and handles that blood has repeatedly violated federal regulations.

The Desert Vista boys golf team is in one of those positions that are both impressive and infuriating.

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.

Here are the local athletes expected to sign Letters of Intent with colleges beginning Wednesday. For additions, email varsity@evtrib.com and include the athlete's name, high school, sport and college of choice.

All-Tribune First Team

July 13, 2004

All-Tribune First Team