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Boulder Creek’s upset bid falls short in 2nd round of state |
Boulder Creek opens season with statement victory
If the first week of the high school lacrosse season is any indication the Boulder Creek Jaguars have put the 2011 season, in which they struggled to a 2-10 mark, behind them.
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Boulder Creek’s comeback effort falls short |
Boulder Creek’s postseason hopes depend on strong finish
In his post game speech to his team on Monday Boulder Creek High School coach Joe McDonald refused to concede much of anything other than his team’s margin for error is gone.
Boulder Creek finds stride
Heading into the 2012 season veteran coach Joe McDonald acknowledged that while his squad would be a senior laden team...
Jags earn shutout win at Chase Field
When members of the Boulder Creek High School baseball team think back on the 2012 season Saturday’s 8-0 win over a 7-18 North Canyon team probably wouldn’t measure up as a major highlight.
Boulder Creek sets sights on state championship
For the last couple of seasons the Boulder Creek High School baseball team has been knocking on the door of a state championship. In 2010 the Jaguars reached the state semifinals. Last year they were one of the final six teams standings in the 5A Div-II ranks.
Cactus Shadows in transition with new coach, young roster
Cactus Shadows baseball coach Gaetano Gianni heads into the 2012 season with a team short on varsity experience, but not on talent.
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Defensive miscues cost Cactus Shadows
Cactus Shadows coach Danica Gianni acknowledges that a rash of injuries have caused her to have to get creative when setting her defense of late.
Boulder Creek expects growth in year two
The future is bright at Boulder Creek High School according to second year softball coach Tony Hamilton.
Cactus Shadows looks to build off 2011 success
Through 10 games the Cactus Shadows Falcons softball team is off to a 5-5 start in 2012. Despite entering her 11th season as coach Danica Gianni said she was more anxious coming into this season than any other one during her tenure.
Cactus Shadows seniors sign with Paradise Valley
A pair of Cactus Shadows seniors decided they’ll remain in the North Valley next season when they continue their softball careers at the college level.
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Cactus Shadows soccer takes 2nd in state
For the second consecutive season the Cactus Shadows Falcons (22-4) girls soccer team had their season come to an end at the feet of the Catalina Foothills (21-3), Saturday falling in the Division II state championship 2-0 at Campo Verde High School in Gilbert.
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Trio of North Valley teams prep for state hoops tourney
The Boulder Creek girls basketball team and the Cactus Shadows boys basketball squads earned home games in the upcoming state tournaments thanks to wins in their sectional tournaments last week.
Football
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Boulder Creek juniors experience football recruiting rollercoaster
In talking about the possibility of receiving a college football scholarship Boulder Creek junior Isaiah Huston’s words indicates he’s beginning to understand the business of big-time college sports.
Boulder Creek blanked in season-ending loss
The optimists hoped that the regular season finale, in which Boulder Creek fell to Desert Ridge 38-14, would have been a teaching tool that would offer the team from Anthem some clue as to how they could approach a rematch just eight days later.
Volleyball
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Shadows closes home schedule with victoryHeading into Tuesday’s regular season finale the Cactus Shadows Falcons volleyball team had a chance to finish with a winning record when they traveled to Paradise Valley.
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