SAN TAN VALLEY — After leading the team for multiple years and several playoff appearances, including a state championship appearance, Poston Butte football head coach Dain Thompson decided to step

CASA GRANDE — Former Vista Grande baseball standout Emilio Barreras has endured a variety of hardships, but has always kept a smile on his face while playing the sport he

MARICOPA — Although Maricopa’s Jose Cardona Jr. is best known for his talent on the gridiron, football wasn’t his first sport.

Similar to small school 11-man football in Pinal County, there’s some shake up in the 4A and 5A Conferences that include new coaches and new conference moves.

CASA GRANDE — Coming from a long standing athletic pedigree, it’s no surprise that Casa Grande Union’s Cameron Armstrong Jr. excels in so many different sports.

There’s quite a bit of change coming to Pinal County football this season. Aside from new opponents, some teams are in a new conferences and a handful of teams are

COOLIDGE — Although originally from Tucson, Aaron Monteverde was quickly welcomed within the Coolidge community after moving to the area during his middle school years.

CASA GRANDE — June was a busy month for many high school basketball teams in Pinal County.

QUEEN CREEK — Moving from Nebraska to Arizona was an adjustment for Ayden Williams in more ways than one.

QUEEN CREEK — Football has always played a role in Myron Blueford’s life, even when he thought he was taking some time off after stepping down as head coach of

CASA GRANDE — Since she first stepped onto the softball diamond at Vista Grande, Aaliyah Ramos instantly became a defensive highlight reel.

MESA — While Section 7 is a tournament camp that bridges a gap between high school athletes and college coaches, it’s also a chance to see prep teams and what

MESA — Entering its fourth year, the Section 7 basketball showcase has moved to a new home.

FLORENCE — Playing at the varsity level all four years of high school isn’t an easy feat to accomplish, much less when it comes to playing on a long standing

There were a couple of surprises this season in both the good and bad sense when it comes to Pinal County baseball.

COOLIDGE — The 2021-22 season was a magical ride for the Coolidge boys basketball team that went 20-2 and came up just a hair shy of claiming a state title.

The picture was a bit muddled during the preseason when trying to determine which Pinal County softball teams would excel.

SIGNAL PEAK — The Pinal SportsCast podcast is back for the summer and kicking off the third season is Central Arizona College men’s basketball coach Greg Meier.

CASA GRANDE — Flag football has caught like wildfire and the Casa Grande Union team is at the forefront when it comes to building up the sport in the community.

COOLIDGE — There’s no such thing as an offseason or summer break when it comes to athletics.