First Tee Tucson is the latest recipient of an IDEA grant from the USGA. The grant will help introduce the game of golf to underserved communities in Southern Arizona.
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.
Following in her older sisters’ footsteps, Cienega’s Hazel Ramos combines talent, grit and academics as she gears up for collegiate soccer this upcoming fall.
The annual MLK Basketball Classic returns to McKale Center on Monday for its 22nd year. Fourteen Southern Arizona high school basketball teams are set to compete in the event.
The Arizona Wildcats landed at No. 24 in D1Baseball’s Top 25 preseason rankings, which were released Monday.
Ironwood Ridge High School basketball player Lucas Anderson could break the school's career 3-point record this season as a sophomore. The record has been unbroken for over 20 years.
A look at 25 memorable moments for Tucson sports and the Arizona Wildcats in 2025.
Here are our picks for a team of 15 girls who dominated Tucson high school basketball from 2000-25. Plus, one of the winningest coaches in Arizona history to lead them.
Here are our picks for a team of 15 players who left their mark on local high school basketball from 2000-2025. Plus, a legendary coach to lead them.
Sahuaro senior Cisco Llamas recently set the school's career scoring record with over 1,700 points. He could break Sahuaro's record for career assists and steals, too.