With the academic year coming to a close in the next few weeks, it’s time for Southern Arizona student-athletes to test their skills at the highest level at the AIA Spring State Championships.
Conference play-in games and first-round matches began last week. Here's how local high schools are doing in the tournament (so far).
Check out our previous coverage for play-in results.
Baseball
All games are listed in division order, conferences 6A-2A.
6A-4A first-round matchups took place on Saturday, May 3; 3A games begin at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6; 2A matchups start at 4 p.m. on May 9.
No. 16 Sunnyside vs. No. 1 Corona del Sol at Corona del Sol High School
- Corona Del Sol defeated Sunnyside, 2-1. Sunnyside will play again on May 6 for another chance to make it to the final round.
- Sunnyside was defeated by Queen Creek, 4-3, on May 6.
No. 12 Chaparral vs. No. 5 Cienega at Cienega High School
- Cienega took down Chaparral, 7-6. The Bobcats move to the second round to take on Catalina Foothills on May 5.
- Cienega was defeated, 13-0, by Catalina Foothills on May 5. The Bobcats compete for a second chance in the tournament on May 8.
- The Bobcats took down Verrado, 6-0, on May 8. They play Catalina Foothills on May 12.
- Cienega was defeated, 13-0, by Catalina Foothills on May 5. The Bobcats compete for a second chance in the tournament on May 8.
No. 13 Lake Havasu vs. No. 4 Catalina Foothills at Catalina Foothills High School
- Catalina Foothills run-ruled Lake Havasu, 14-4. They'll take on Cienega at home on May 5.
- Catalina Foothills run-ruled Cienega, 13-0, on May 5. They advance to take on Canyon View on May 8.
- Canyon View defeated Catalina Foothills, 2-1, on May 8. Catalina Foothills has another chance in the tournament when they take on Cienega on May 12.
- Catalina Foothills run-ruled Cienega, 13-0, on May 5. They advance to take on Canyon View on May 8.
No. 15 Campo Verde vs. No. 2 Canyon del Oro at Canyon del Oro High School
- Canyon Del Oro defeated Campo Verde, 7-3. They'll face Notre Dame Prep in the second round at home on May 5.
- Canyon Del Oro took down Notre Dame Prep, 13-4. They'll face Centennial on May 8.
- Canyon Del Oro defeated Centennial, 6-4, on May 8. They advance to the semifinals on May 14.
- Canyon Del Oro took down Notre Dame Prep, 13-4. They'll face Centennial on May 8.
The Nogales Apaches cheer while huddling before the Class 5A State Championship Game between No. 1 Nogales and No. 3 Verrado at Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tucson on May 17, 2022.
No. 10 Notre Dame Prep vs. No. 7 Buena at Buena High School
- Sierra Vista's Buena couldn't hold it down against Notre Dame Prep, losing 5-1 in the first round.
No. 11 Desert View vs. No. 6 Nogales at War Memorial Baseball Stadium (Nogales)
- In the battle of two Southern Arizona schools, Nogales came out on top after defeating Desert View, 2-1. The Apaches will take on Centennial in the second round on May 5.
- Nogales lost to Centennial, 2-0, on May 5. They'll get a second chance in the tournament when they take on Notre Dame Prep on May 8.
- Nogales beat Notre Dame Prep, 3-2, on May 8. They'll face Centennial on May 12.
- Nogales lost to Centennial, 2-0, on May 5. They'll get a second chance in the tournament when they take on Notre Dame Prep on May 8.
No. 16 St. Mary’s vs. No. 1 Salpointe Catholic at Salpointe High School
- Salpointe Catholic defeated St. Mary's, 8-7. They'll take on Bradshaw Mountain in the second round at home on May 5.
- The Lancers run ruled Bradshaw Mountain, 10-0, on May 5. They advance to face Mesquite on May 7.
- Salpointe Catholic defeated Mesquite, 9-1, in the quarterfinals. They advance to the semifinals and will face Ironwood Ridge on May 14.
- The Lancers run ruled Bradshaw Mountain, 10-0, on May 5. They advance to face Mesquite on May 7.
No. 12 Yuma vs. No. 5 Ironwood Ridge at Ironwood Ridge High School
- Ironwood Ridge will face Mesquite on May 5 after defeating Yuma, 3-2.
- Ironwood Ridge was defeated by Mesquite in a close 8-7 match. They'll get a second chance in the tournament when they take on Bradshaw Mountain on May 7.
- Ironwood Ridge will take on Mesquite on May 10 for another chance in the tournament.
- Ironwood Ridge defeated Mesquite, 8-0, and will face Salpointe Catholic in the semifinals on May 14.
- Ironwood Ridge will take on Mesquite on May 10 for another chance in the tournament.
- Ironwood Ridge was defeated by Mesquite in a close 8-7 match. They'll get a second chance in the tournament when they take on Bradshaw Mountain on May 7.
No. 15 Mica Mountain vs. No. 2 ALA - Queen Creek at ALA - Queen Creek
- Mica Mountain was defeated by ALA - Queen Creek, 5-4.
No. 11 Deer Valley vs. No. 6 Sahuarita at Sahuarita High School
- Sahuarita went down 4-2 against Deer Valley.
No. 14 Pusch Ridge vs. No. 3 Northwest Christian at Northwest Christian High School
- Pusch Ridge defeated Northwest Christian, 2-0. They'll take on Snowflake in the quarterfinals on May 10.
- Pusch Ridge took down Snowflake, 7-3. The team advances to the semifinals to take on Yuma Catholic.
No. 15 Empire vs. No. 2 Yuma Catholic at Yuma Catholic
- Empire was taken down by Yuma Catholic, 10-3.
No. 16 Wickenburg vs. No. 1 Bisbee at Goodyear Baseball Complex - South
- Bisbee defeated Wickenburg, 5-2, in the first round.
- Bisbee was then taken down by Benson, 6-4, in the quarterfinals.
No. 9 Phoenix Country Day vs. No. 8 Benson at Goodyear Baseball Complex - South
- Benson took down Phoenix Country Day, 17-2, in the first round of the tournament.
- Benson defeated Bisbee, 6-4, in the quarterfinals on May 10. They'll face Tombstone in the semifinals on May 16.
No. 13 St. John’s vs. No. 4 Tombstone at Goodyear Baseball Complex - South
- Tombstone defeated St. John's, 6-0, in the first round on May 9.
- Tombstone took down Glendale Prep, 2-1, in the quarterfinals the following day. They'll face Benson in the semifinals on May 16.
Softball
All games are listed in conference order, 6A-2A. The first-round games began on Saturday, May 3.
No. 12 Mountain View, Mesa vs. No. 5 Tucson at Cherry Field
- Tucson took down Mountain View, Mesa, 4-1. The Badgers will take on Xavier Prep on May 7.
- Tucson was defeated by Xavier Prep, 3-1, on May 7. They'll take on Basha on May 8 for another chance in the tournament.
- Tucson defeated Basha, 10-9, on May 8.
- Tucson then took on Mountain View, Mesa, and won, 3-1, to advance to the L Round Quarterfinal A against Queen Creek on May 13.
- Tucson defeated Basha, 10-9, on May 8.
- Tucson was defeated by Xavier Prep, 3-1, on May 7. They'll take on Basha on May 8 for another chance in the tournament.
No. 10 Sandra Day O’Connor vs. No. 7 Sunnyside at Sunnyside High School
- Sunnyside couldn't hold up against Sandra Day O'Connor, falling 8-3. The Blue Devils will take on Corona Del Sol in a redemption match on May 6.
- Sunnyside defeated Corona Del Sol, 10-7, to advance to the next round. They'll face Hamilton on May 8.
- Sunnyside fell to Hamilton, 11-5, on May 8.
- Sunnyside defeated Corona Del Sol, 10-7, to advance to the next round. They'll face Hamilton on May 8.
The Salpointe Lancers get their hands on the trophy, their sixth in a row, after taking out Canyon del Oro in a run rule 11-0 win in last year's Class 4A state championship game at Hillenbrand Stadium, May 11, 2024.
No. 10 Cienega vs. No. 7 Mountain View (Marana) at Mountain View (Marana) High School
- Cienega came out on top over Mountain View (Marana) with 5-4 win. They'll face Canyon View in the second round on May 6.
- Cienega lost to Canyon View, 3-1, but they will get another shot when they take on AZ College Prep on May 8.
- Cienega took down AZ College Prep, 4-3, on May 8. They'' face Canyon View on May 14.
- Cienega lost to Canyon View, 3-1, but they will get another shot when they take on AZ College Prep on May 8.
No. 14 Buckeye Union vs. No. 3 Canyon del Oro at CDO High School
- Canyon Del Oro defeated Buckeye Union, 10-0. CDO will take on AZ College Prep in the second round at home on May 6.
- Canyon Del Oro took down AZ College Prep and will face Canyon View in the third round on May 10.
- CDO defeated Canyon View, 2-0, to advance to the semifinals on May 16.
- Canyon Del Oro took down AZ College Prep and will face Canyon View in the third round on May 10.
No. 12 Mohave vs. No. 5 Sahuarita at Sahuarita High School
- Sahuarita moves on to the second round of the tournament after taking down Mohave, 11-1, in a run rule win. They'll face Mica Mountain on May 6.
- Sahuarita took down Mica Mountain, 6-0, in the second round. They advance to round three on May 10.
- Sahuarita fell to Coconino, 3-2, in round three, but will get another chance in the tournament when they face Mica Mountain again on May 13.
- Sahuarita took down Mica Mountain, 6-0, in the second round. They advance to round three on May 10.
No. 13 Crismon vs. No. 4 Mica Mountain at Mica Mountain High School
- Mica Mountain defeated Crismon, 9-5, and will face Sahuarita in the second round on May 6.
- Mica Mountain lost to Sahuarita in the second round, but they will get another chance in the tournament when they play on May 8.
- Mica Mountain defeated Eastmark, 3-2, in extras. They'll take on Sahuarita again in the L Round 3A on May 13.
- Mica Mountain lost to Sahuarita in the second round, but they will get another chance in the tournament when they play on May 8.
No. 15 Douglas vs. No. 2 Salpointe Catholic at Salpointe High School
- Salpointe Catholic walked away with a 4-0 win after taking down Douglas in the first round. They advance to take on Walden Grove on May 6.
- Salpointe Catholic defeated Walden Grove, 8-1, to advance to the third round on May 10.
- Salpointe Catholic run ruled Poston Butte, 10-0, to advance to the semifinal on May 15.
- Salpointe Catholic defeated Walden Grove, 8-1, to advance to the third round on May 10.
No. 10 Walden Grove vs. No. 7 Ironwood Ridge at Ironwood Ridge High School
- Walden Grove defeated Ironwood Ridge, 5-3. They'll face Salpointe Catholic in the next round on May 6.
- Walden Grove was taken down by Salpointe Catholic, 8-1, on May 6.
No. 16 Safford vs. No. 1 Empire at Empire High School
- The Ravens defeated Safford, 11-0, in five innings. They face Sabino on May 7.
- Empire defeated Safford, 6-0, on May 7. They'll take on Tanque Verde in the semifinals on May 9.
- Empire took down Tanque Verde, 1-0, in nine innings on May 9. The Ravens advance to the final against Yuma Catholic on May 12.
- Empire defeated Safford, 6-0, on May 7. They'll take on Tanque Verde in the semifinals on May 9.
No. 12 River Valley vs. No. 5 Tanque Verde at Tanque Verde High School
- Tanque Verde defeated River Valley, 8-3, in the first round of the tournament. They'll face ALA - West Foothills in the quarterfinals on May 7.
- Tanque Verde took down ALA - West Foothills in the quarterfinals. The Hawks advance to the semifinals to take on Empire.
- Tanque Verde fell to Empire, 1-0, on May 9.
- Tanque Verde took down ALA - West Foothills in the quarterfinals. The Hawks advance to the semifinals to take on Empire.
No. 9 Santa Cruz Valley vs. No. 8 Tombstone at Tombstone High School
- Tombstone punched its ticket to the quarterfinals after run ruling Santa Cruz Valley with a 16-0 win. They'll take on Mohave Accelerated on May 6.
- Tombstone was defeated by Mohave Accelerated, 5-0, on May 6.
No. 12 Bisbee vs. No. 5 Round Valley at Round Valley High School
- Bisbee was knocked out of the first round of the tournament after losing 13-5 to Round Valley.
No. 13 Benson vs. No. 4 Kingman Academy at Kingman Academy
- Benson was also knocked out of the first round of the tournament after falling to Kingman Academy, 11-5.
No. 10 Camp Verde vs. No. 7 Willcox at Willcox High School
- Willcox is heading to the quarterfinals on May 6 after defeating Camp Verde, 5-4. They'll take on Horizon Honors.
- Willcox was defeated, 12-2, by Horizon Honors in the quarterfinals.
Boys tennis
All team events are listed in division order, Div. I-III. The first-round matches began on Wednesday, April 30. (May 6 update: Match results are now listed below for team, singles and doubles.)
No. 6 Rincon/University vs. Mountain View, Mesa at Rincon/University High School
- Rincon/University defeated Mountain View, Mesa, 5-2, to advance to the quarterfinals on May 7. They will take on Perry High School.
- In the singles event on May 5, Vikram Nerendran took home the state championship title after a 6-4, 6-4 win.
- Rincon/University (team) fell to Perry, 5-1, in the quarterfinals on May 7.
Catalina Foothills senior Austin Cohen tees up a serve during his practice session at Himmel Park on April 29.
No. 16 Nogales vs. No. 1 Catalina Foothills at Catalina Foothills High School
- Catalina Foothills took down Nogales, 5-0, to advance to the quarterfinals on May 7. Catalina Foothills will play Shadow Mountain.
- Senior Austin Cohen took home the state title with a 6-1, 6-2 win the final round of singles.
- Duo Santiago Astengo and Parker Servoss won the doubles state championship with a 6-2, 6-1 win.
- On the road to the state championship title, Catalina Foothills took down Shadow Mountain (6-0), ALA - Gilbert North (5-0) and Notre Dame Prep (5-0) to earn the team state title.
- Duo Santiago Astengo and Parker Servoss won the doubles state championship with a 6-2, 6-1 win.
- Senior Austin Cohen took home the state title with a 6-1, 6-2 win the final round of singles.
No. 5 Ironwood Ridge vs. No. 12 Eastmark at Ironwood Ridge High School
- Ironwood Ridge almost took down Eastmark, but the Firebirds took home the win, 5-4.
No. 15 Buena vs. No. 2 Notre Dame Prep at Scottsdale Ranch Park
- Buena couldn't hold up against Notre Dame Prep and fell, 5-0.
No. 16 Tanque Verde vs. Phoenix Country Day at Phoenix Tennis Center
- Tanque Verde was defeated by Phoenix Country Day, 5-0.
No. 12 Willcox vs. No. 5 The Gregory School at Reffkin Tennis Center (Randolph Park)
- The Gregory School walked away with a W after taking down Willcox, 8-1. They advance to take on ALA - West Foothills in the quarterfinals on May 7.
- The Gregory School fell to ALA - West Foothills, 5-3, in the quarterfinals.
No. 14 Safford vs. No. 3 Pusch Ridge at Hilton El Conquistador Tucson
- Pusch Ridge took home the win after defeating Safford, 5-0. The Lions will advance in the quarterfinals to take on Florence on May 7.
- Pusch Ridge defeated Florence, 5-1, in the quarterfinals.
- Pusch Ridge edged Thatcher, 5-4, in the semifinal on May 9. They advanced to face Phoenix Country Day in the final.
- Pusch Ridge fell in the final, 5-3, to Phoenix Country Day.
- Pusch Ridge edged Thatcher, 5-4, in the semifinal on May 9. They advanced to face Phoenix Country Day in the final.
- Pusch Ridge defeated Florence, 5-1, in the quarterfinals.
No. 10 Sabino vs. No. 7 Glendale Prep at Paseo Racquet Center
- Sabino took down Glendale Prep, 5-4, and will advance in the quarterfinals. They will take on Thatcher on May 7.
- Sabino duo David Gonzalez and Adam Olson won the Div. III doubles state title after a 6-4, 7-6(5) win.
- Sabino (team) fell to Thatcher, 5-1, in the quarterfinals.
- Sabino duo David Gonzalez and Adam Olson won the Div. III doubles state title after a 6-4, 7-6(5) win.
Girls tennis
All team events are listed in division order, Div. I-III. The first-round matches began on Monday, April 29. (April 30 update: Match results are now below.)
No. 11 Rincon/University vs. No. 6 Hamilton at Hamilton High School
- Hamilton defeated Rincon/University, 5-1, Hamilton advances.
No. 16 Buena vs. No. 1 Salpointe Catholic at Reffkin Tennis Center (Randolph Park)
- Salpointe Catholic defeated Buena, 5-0. Salpointe Catholic advances to take on Catalina Foothills in the quarterfinals on May 6.
- Salpointe Catholic player Lacey Kaufman took home the singles state title with a 6-7(3), 6-1, 10-6 win.
- Salpointe Catholic defeated Catalina Foothills, 6-2, to advance to the semifinals on May 9. They'll face Saguaro.
- Salpointe Catholic defeated Saguaro, 5-0, in the semis. They advance to face CDO.
- Salpointe Catholic defeated CDO, 5-2, in the state final on May 10.
- Salpointe Catholic defeated Saguaro, 5-0, in the semis. They advance to face CDO.
- Salpointe Catholic defeated Catalina Foothills, 6-2, to advance to the semifinals on May 9. They'll face Saguaro.
- Salpointe Catholic player Lacey Kaufman took home the singles state title with a 6-7(3), 6-1, 10-6 win.
No. 9 Catalina Foothills vs. No. 8 Arcadia at Arcadia High School
- Catalina Foothills took down Arcadia, 5-0, and will face Salpointe Catholic in the quarterfinals on May 6.
- Catalina Foothills was defeated by Salpointe Catholic, 6-2, in the quarterfinals.
No. 14 Ironwood Ridge vs. No. 3 Canyon Del Oro at Canyon Del Oro High School
- Canyon Del Oro defeated Ironwood Ridge, 5-0. Canyon Del Oro advances.
- Canyon Del Oro defeated Flagstaff, 6-0, in the quarterfinals. CDO advances to the semifinals to face Notre Dame Prep on May 9.
- CDO took down Notre Dame Prep, 5-2, in the semis.
- The Dorados fell to Salpointe Catholic in the final state match, 5-2, on May 10.
- CDO took down Notre Dame Prep, 5-2, in the semis.
- Canyon Del Oro defeated Flagstaff, 6-0, in the quarterfinals. CDO advances to the semifinals to face Notre Dame Prep on May 9.
No. 10 ALA - Gilbert North vs. No. 7 Nogales at Nogales High School
- Nogales took down ALA - Gilbert North, 5-3, and will face Notre Dame Prep in the quarterfinals on May 6.
- Nogales was defeated by Notre Dame Prep, 5-1, in the quarterfinals.
No. 15 Walden Grove vs. No. 2 Notre Dame Prep at Scottsdale Ranch Park
Jordan Crawford, a tennis player at Canyon del Oro High school, hits a forehand in the second game during a match at Sahuaro High School on April 17.
- Walden Grove lost to Notre Dame Prep, 5-0.
No. 16 The Gregory School vs. No. 1 Cicero Prep at Indian School Park
- The Gregory School was defeated by Cicero Prep, 6-0.
No. 12 St. John Paul II vs. No. 5 Pusch Ridge at Hilton El Conquistador Tucson
- Pusch Ridge took down St. John Paul II, 5-2. The team advances to take on Phoenix Country Day in the quarterfinals on May 6.
- Pusch Ridge duo Estelle Fetsis and Taryn Martin won the doubles state title with a 4-6, 6-3, 10-0 win.
- Pusch Ridge defeated Phoenix Country Day, 5-1, in the quarterfinals. They'll face Cicero Prep in the semifinals on May 9.
- Pusch Ridge took down Cicero Prep, 5-2, in the semis on May 9.
- The Lions took home the state title after defeating Yuma Catholic, 5-2.
- Pusch Ridge took down Cicero Prep, 5-2, in the semis on May 9.
- Pusch Ridge defeated Phoenix Country Day, 5-1, in the quarterfinals. They'll face Cicero Prep in the semifinals on May 9.
- Pusch Ridge duo Estelle Fetsis and Taryn Martin won the doubles state title with a 4-6, 6-3, 10-0 win.
No. 14 Tanque Verde and No. 3 Northland Prep at Hal Jensen Recreation Center
- Tanque Verde lost to Northland Prep, 6-0.
Boys volleyball
6A-4A boys volleyball play-in matches begin at 6 p.m. on May 6. The 3A tournament (no play-in) begins on May 9.
All matchups are listed in conference order, 6A-3A.
No. 24 Marana vs. No. 9 Mountain View, Mesa at Mountain View (Mesa) High School
- Mountain View, Mesa took down Marana in the first play-in match, 3-0.
No. 19 Rincon/University vs. No. 14 Millennium at Millennium High School
- Rincon/University was taken down by Millennium in the play-in match, 3-1.
No. 17 Buena vs. No. 16 Buckeye Union at Buckeye Union High School
- Buena was defeated by Buckeye Union, 3-0, in the play-in match.
No. 18 Flowing Wells vs. No. 15 Maricopa at Maricopa High School
Rincon/University’s Timothy Tran (1) hits the ball over the net during a game against Salpointe Catholic, April 12, 2025.
- Flowing Wells lost to Maricopa, 3-1, during the play-in round.
No. 22 Canyon Del Oro vs. Sunrise Mountain at Sunrise Mountain High School
- Canyon Del Oro was defeated by Sunrise Mountain, 3-0, in the play-in round.
No. 14 Mountain View (Marana) vs. No. 19 Alhambra at Mountain View (Marana) High School
- Mountain View (Marana) took down Alhambra, 3-0, in the play-in round.
- Mountain View Marana will face Catalina Foothills in round one on May 9.
No. 24 Sahuaro vs. No. 9 Thunderbird at Thunderbird High School
- Sahuaro lost to Thunderbird, 3-0, in a play-in match.
No. 18 Peoria vs. No. 15 Ironwood Ridge at Ironwood Ridge High School
- Ironwood Ridge defeated Peoria, 3-0, during the play-in round.
- Ironwood Ridge will take on ALA - Gilbert North in the first round on May 9.
- Ironwood Ridge fell to ALA - Gilbert North, 3-0, on May 9.
- Ironwood Ridge will take on ALA - Gilbert North in the first round on May 9.
No. 21 St. Mary's vs. No. 12 Mica Mountain at Mica Mountain High School
- Mica Mountain took down St. Mary's, 3-0, in the play-in round.
- Mica Mountain will face Prescott in the first round on May 9.
- Mica Mountain was defeated by Prescott, 3-0, on May 9.
- Mica Mountain will face Prescott in the first round on May 9.
No. 13 Mountain View (Marana) vs. No. 4 Catalina Foothills at Catalina Foothills High School
- Catalina Foothills took down Mountain View (Marana), 3-1, in the first round of the tournament on May 9.
No. 14 Maricopa vs. No. 3 Cienega at Cienega High School
- Cienega took home the W, 3-0, in the first round of the tournament. They will play Willow Canyon in the quarterfinals on May 13.
No. 9 Thunderbird vs. No. 8 Salpointe Catholic at Salpointe Catholic High School
- Salpointe Catholic defeated Thunderbird, 3-1, in round one. They advance to the quarterfinals to take on Deer Valley on May 13.
No. 16 Sabino vs. No. 1 ALA - West Foothills at ALA - West Foothills
- Sabino was defeated by ALA - West Foothills, 3-0, in the first round on May 9.
No. 10 Pusch Ridge vs. No. 7 Parker at Parker High School
- Pusch Ridge was taken down by Parker, 3-2, in the first round.
No. 15 Palo Verde Magnet vs. No. 2 Northwest Christian at Northwest Christian High School
- Palo Verde Magnet was defeated by Northwest Christian, 3-0, in the first round.
