10 Tucson-area high school football players to watch this seasonWith Arizona high school football kicking off, here are 10 players to keep tabs on in 2026 around the Tucson area.
- Mac Friday
A police report reveals new details about the crash that severely injured Marana High receiver Sean Roebuck Jr., who was ejected after his vehicle rolled three times.
- Greg Hansen
Greg Hansen’s notebook: Once-dominant Tucson high school football programs have fallen behind Phoenix-area powers, as new Arizona rankings show just three local teams among the state’s top 38.
- Mac Friday
Seven new head coaches have taken the helm in Southern Arizona ahead of the 2026 high school football season. Here's what to know about each program and their new leaders.
- Greg Hansen
Greg Hansen’s notebook: Sean Roebuck’s serious car crash brings back painful memories of past tragedies involving standout Tucson-area high school football players.
- Greg Hansen
Greg Hansen’s notebook: Clancy Pendergast’s coaching career began on Amphi High School’s JV staff. Nearly four decades later, the Arizona alum is joining Deion Sanders at Colorado.
- Mac Friday
Sunnyside High School is getting a new $2.7 million wrestling facility designed to honor the Blue Devils’ championship legacy while giving future generations more room to train.
Marana football star Sean Roebuck Jr. is recovering after a serious car crash left him with multiple injuries that could sideline him for the 2026 season.
Sports betting’s rapid growth is prompting Arizona high school sports officials to warn athletes and families about gambling risks, game integrity and online access.
Women’s hockey is booming as the PWHL, Olympic success and expanding youth and college programs create more opportunities for players and attract new fans in Arizona and beyond.
Sunnyside’s bid to make the American Legion World Series came to an end Thursday with a 5-1 loss to Fort Collins, Colorado, at the Western Regional Tournament in Fairfield, California.
Less than 24 hours after his resignation was announced, Marana High football coach Phillip Steward rescinded his decision and will lead the Tigers this season.
Former Arizona women’s basketball star Sam Thomas is returning to Tucson to host her annual youth basketball clinic.
After crossing eight countries from Venezuela, catcher Alain Gomez-Gudiño became Arizona’s top high school baseball player, turning a perilous migration into a story of resilience, family and opportunity.
High school football kicked off with the Sabercats dropping their home opener in a defensive fight to the Trojans 7-0, Tucson, Ariz., August 21, 2026.
High school football kicked off with the Sabercats dropping their home opener in a defensive fight to the Trojans 7-0, Tucson, Ariz., August 21, 2026.
High school football kicked off with the Sabercats dropping their home opener in a defensive fight to the Trojans 7-0, Tucson, Ariz., August 21, 2026.
Scores and schedules for Southern Arizona high school football teams as the 2026 season gets underway.
As Arizona looks to replace five starting defensive backs, the Wildcats could have “more of a rotation in the secondary this year than we’ve seen in year’s past.”
Arizona cornerback and Charlotte transfer Dwight Bootle shares why he came to play for the Wildcats. (Video via Arizona Athletics)
Michael Lev column: Arizona football’s Max Harris and Ismail Mahdi thought they were cleared to return. A court said otherwise. Now they’re in limbo. The NCAA, ultimately, is to blame.
Scores and schedules for Southern Arizona high school football teams as the 2026 season gets underway.
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