Scottsdale High Beavers Ride Turnaround to State Playoffs
After a decade in the cellar Scottsdale High’s Beavers earned a division playoff win and a spot in the state basketball tournament. The turnaround sparks booster support and renewed hope across SHS sports as coaches and parents rally to sustain the rising success.
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Beavers and Coats Ready for State Playoffs in Tucson
Scottsdale Beavers and Gerard Redcoats prepare for Class AAA and Class A state playoff openers in Tucson. Scottsdale seeks its first Old Pueblo trip at McKale Center after three playoff wins, while Gerard aims to upset Superior at Catalina High School.
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WAC dominates big time basketball season
The Western Athletic Conference rides high as New Mexico Lobos win the league title with 20-6 overall, 10-4 in WAC play and head to the NCAA Tournament. Arizona State and Utah also earn postseason bids while ASU cannot host NCAA regionals.
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Arcadia Titans edge Scottsdale Beavers in season opener
Arcadia defeats Scottsdale 2-1 as Brad Wright hurls six innings for the Titans. Tim Johnson and Kent Davis drive runs, while Scottsdale’s Jack Lawson allows two runs over five innings and seven Beavers left on base.
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Lions roll past Saguaro in 6-0 win
Alhambra used a big second inning to seize a 3-0 lead and added two more in the seventh as Chaparral failed to muster enough offense. Alhambra pitcher Brian Coveney yielded three runs in four innings while striking out seven.
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Bulls rout Suns as Van Lier dishes 17 assists
Norm Van Lier scored 22 points and handed out 17 assists to key a 111-91 Bulls victory over the Phoenix Suns. Jerry Sloan added 20 points in the Chicago win Tuesday night.
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Meredith quits telecasts shifts to NBC dramatic roles
Don Meredith leaves ABCs Monday Night Football as Roone Arledge confirms he signed contracts to act in television movies for NBC. Arledge says Meredith wants to limit sports work to focus on acting and plans to end sports broadcasting soon.
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