The Tucson Saguaros open their 11th season at Kino Stadium with fresh talent, professional aspirations and hopes of building on last year's Pecos League championship success.
Elvia Verdugo
Community Sports Editor
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Contact Elvia Verdugo, the Star's community sports editor, at everdugo@tucson.com. A journalism and history graduate from the University of Arizona, she shares stories highlighting what makes Tucson and its community special.
Mica Mountain football star Broden Schmidt was named to the prestigious National Football Foundation’s Team of Distinction on Wednesday. He was selected from over 3,000 nominees.
Nearly 200 Tucson-area high school baseball players will compete in the annual Southern Arizona High School All-Star Game at Kino Sports Complex on Tuesday.
Tucson’s Old Pueblo Tribe is creating opportunities for aspiring pro baseball players while giving back to local youth through mentorship designed to strengthen Southern Arizona baseball and its community.
From first-time champions to making school history, Southern Arizona high school student-athletes gave it their all this spring.
Salpointe Catholic and Canyon del Oro won softball state championships Monday, giving Southern Arizona four high school softball state title teams this season alongside Tanque Verde and Willcox.
The Arizona Daily Star highlighted 11 exceptional student-athletes from 10 Tucson-area high schools this spring. These local athletes left their marks on baseball, softball, tennis, volleyball, track and golf.
Pusch Ridge junior Mark Stypa took home the state golf championship title, while also helping lead the Lions to a second-place finish.
Tanque Verde High School won its first softball state championship on Monday, while neighboring Willcox took home its first title in over 15 years.