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Chandler High - (2018-2019) Solomon Liddell and Alan Valadez signed letters of intent to play soccer at Mesa Community College.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Tatum Slate and Kayla Myers signed letters of intent to play softball at Ave Maria and Park Universities.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Sydney Wiedeman signed a letter of intent to play soccer at Adams State University.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Nate Rohlicek and Brendy Bryan signed letters of intent to play baseball at Cochise College and Chandler-Gilbert Community College.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Alexys Matcuk signed a letter of intent to swim at Southwest University (Texas).  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Gracie Bonenberger signed a letter of intent to compete in Field and Track at Hastings College.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Tanaeya Johnson signed a letter of intent to compete in Track and Field at Mesa Community College.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Da'Jon Walker, Andrew Kirk, Demetrius Warren, Tim Boyd, Javan Ah Quin Jr., Kaipo Magsayo, Jacob Zevallos, and Jon Williams signed letters of intent to play football at the collegiate level.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Emily Kendall signed a letter of intent to play volleyball at Pacific University Oregon.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Twenty Chandler High student-athletes participated in Chandler High's Spring NCAA College Signing Recognition Day and committed to play at the next level. That makes 41 signees this year.  
   Payne Junior High - (2018-2019) Open letter from self-contained Special Education teacher to Payne staff, teachers and students: "Panther Pride, Words can't express the overwhelming pride that Amber and I have in the Payne Staff and students! What an memorable experience you gave the Unified BASKETBALL team today! Payne has truly shown what it means to embrace inclusion and celebrate everyone's successes. Please take a moment and tell your students how proud we are of them! The energy in the gym was UNBELIEVEABLE!!! Payne ROCKS! Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone who come out and watched the Unified Basketball game today vs. Santan. Can't wait for our next year's basketball game!"  
   Arizona College Prep - Erie Campus - (2018-2019) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Kaitlyn Starks is the first female Arizona College Preparatory athlete to commit to playing at the collegiate level in soccer. Kaitlyn excels in everything she does. She is the current Student Government President and also a member of National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, and She's the First. Kaitlyn was awarded Outstanding Student of the Year 2018-19 for her commitment to ACP and her classmates. She will graduate this year as a Distinguished Scholar and has earned an Academic Letter all four years for a GPA far above a 4.0. Kaitlyn is the Varsity Soccer Captain and has also earned an Athletic Letter all four years. She plans to attend St. Joseph's College Brooklyn in the fall to further both her soccer and academic careers. ACP Erie Seniors Highlights 
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Mikaila Williams is a multi-sport athlete, playing both beach and indoor volleyball. As a Distinguished Scholar and member of National Honor Society, she has maintained a 4.44 GPA throughout her high school career. Mikaila received a scholarship to continue her volleyball career at South Mountain Community College. Chandler High Seniors Highlights 
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Chandler High boys volleyball and Coach Bobby Robson won the state championship in a five-set thriller over Mountain View on Saturday, May 11, 2019. The victory is Chandler Volleyball's first state title in school history.  
   Casteel High - (2018-2019) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Maddie Zook shows leadership both in the classroom and on the soccer field. Maddie is kind to all and has worked hard to graduate with honors. She spends countless hours on the soccer field and has been recognized as a scholar athlete. Maddie has a 4.0 GPA and will attend U of A on the Wildcat Excellence Scholarship to study Business. Casteel High Seniors Highlights 
   Casteel High - (2018-2019) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Eli Ludwig is a respectful student who leads by example. The way he goes about his business, day in and day out, exemplifies not only the three Cs (Courage, Character, and Commitment) but also what being a baseball player and a short stop is all about. As a three year varsity starter, Eli has proven to be reliable on and off the field. He has been an anchor in the lineup throughout three region championship seasons and earned a spot on the All-State 2nd team during his senior season. Eli maintains a strong 3.8 GPA, all while taking AP classes and being a member of Casteel's Baseball team. He will attend NAU to study Criminal Justice. Casteel High Seniors Highlights 
   Hamilton High - (2018-2019) Our 2019 girl's tennis season came to an end, but not before making an improbable run into the state championship match where Hamilton finished as the state runner up behind Xavier.  
   Hamilton High - (2018-2019) After four and a half hours of battling with Brophy, the boys tennis team ended with a score of 3-5, state runner-up champions! The boys had an incredible regular season at 13-1 and finishing 2nd in state! We are very proud of these tough young men!  
   Hamilton High - (2018-2019) Please congratulate our state champion Boys Double team of Neil Bhardwaja and Rahul Bhat! This is the 2nd year in a row that our Boys Tennis Double team has claimed the state championship. We are so proud of these seniors and Coach Gonzalez for all of their hard work.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Cole Neff played on the Chandler High state champion football team for three years. His senior year, he chose to join the EVIT (East Valley Institute of Technology) program to study firefighting. On May 4, 2019 Cole graduated from the East Valley Regional Cadet Academy as a Fire and Rescue Cadet. He will attend EVIT next year to continue his firefighting career goal and then plans to join the service for firefighting. Chandler High Seniors Highlights 
   Chandler Online Academy - (2018-2019) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Kenadie Cooper has attended all four years of high school at Chandler Online Academy. She is an outstanding young lady who excels in both ice hockey and her academics. Going to online school allowed for her to capitalize on the opportunity to attend the North American Hockey Academy in Vermont during each year, while completing her Honors and AP high school courses with outstanding success. In the fall, she will attend St. Anselm College in New Hampshire, as an NCAA Division I ice hockey player. It has been a privilege to watch Kenadie flourish, competing in a sport she has such a passion for. Her ability to focus, train, learn, live away from home and still keep everything organized will be a tremendous asset to her in this next part of her journey. We know she will find even further success as a St. Anselm Hawk! Chandler Online Academy Seniors Highlights 
   Hamilton High - (2018-2019) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Madeline York has enjoyed her four years pole vaulting for the Hamilton Varsity Track and Field team. At the Arizona State Division I Championships, she pole vaulted to a 4th place finish her freshman year and 3rd place finish her junior year. It is with a strong sense of pride and honor that Madeline has accepted an appointment to the US Military Academy West Point. Hamilton High Seniors Highlights 
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Congratulations to the Chandler High Girls and Boys Track Teams, 2019 Division I State Track and Field Champions! This is the fourth championship in a row and 13th out of the last 14 years for the girls. The boys are eight-time state champions, and have won State three out of the last four years. Kudos to all of the athletes who won their races and events, including QuaRon Adams for running the 9th fastest U.S. all-time 100 meters for a freshman at 10.49 seconds. His time is a top-five all-time in Arizona as well.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Congratulations to Chandler Boys Volleyball, the 2019 Premier Region Champions.  
   Jacobson Elementary - (2018-2019) Congratulations to Chloe Faria, 5th grade student in Mrs. Clapham's class. Chloe won the USA Gymnastics Region 1 Level 6 Beam Championship in Reno. Her proud mom added, "She works so hard, and it wouldn't be possible without the support she gets in the classroom as her education always comes first."  
   Arizona College Prep - Erie Campus - (2018-2019) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Ashley Gaskin was awarded the Silver Level Graduating Seniors Award on behalf of the Program Development Committee of U.S. Figure Skating. The U.S. Figure Skating Graduating Seniors Award recognizes the commitment and dedication of student athletes who have participated in figure skating throughout high school along with high academic achievement. Ashley will attend Arizona State University, Barrett in the fall. ACP Erie Seniors Highlights 
   Hamilton High - (2018-2019) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Jennifer Curry made us Husky Proud by becoming a state champion in wrestling during the first year it was an AIA sanctioned sport for girls in Arizona! She maintains a rigorous academic schedule while blazing a path in her sport. She brings humor and comrade to all of her classes and demonstrates a fierce competitive spirit which she will take with her as college athlete. Hamilton High Seniors Highlights 
   Hamilton High - (2018-2019) Congratulations to Hamilton student Daniel Obarski who was selected as the Boys' Arizona State Winner in the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) Student Athlete Scholarship Competition. He received a plaque and a $500 check. Additionally, his application will go onto compete in the next round for a chance at that national award.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Braxton Bradbeer is an outstanding scholar and athlete. He has been on the High Performance club volleyball team in Arizona for several years. On the Chandler High volleyball court Braxton was a true team player. He has been recognized for being a grounding force that allowed the team to shine. His integrity and courage to push the team's pace earned him the volleyball Wolf Award. Chandler High Seniors Highlights 
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Timothy Boyd is an incredible multiple-sport athlete. As a field goal kicker for Chandler High football he stood out as the player to kick the ball down the middle of the goal post. On the volleyball court, he was often at center stage volleying the ball with tremendous force. Whether field or court, Timothy spent hours at each sport. As a student athlete, he never took the easy road, pushing himself mentally and taking nothing less than 3 honors or AP classes each year. Timothy is a force of a young man. Chandler High Seniors Highlights 
   Casteel High - (2018-2019) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Cooper Christensen was one of the pioneers in terms of getting our student cheering section built and is very involved and influential in school spirit at Casteel. He works with Unified Sports and is involved with interact club. Cooper was a 4-year captain for the Varsity basketball team. Casteel High Seniors Highlights 
   Casteel High - (2018-2019) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Odalis Jackson is a multisport student-athlete who consistently works to better herself in the classroom, on the field, and in the weight room. She has a very coachable, humble demeanor while amassing many exemplary accomplishments. Casteel High Seniors Highlights 
   Casteel High - (2018-2019) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Timothy Mayhew started wrestling at Casteel on May 5, 2016, which was the first night he ever put on wrestling shoes. He worked very hard in his three seasons to overcome a late start in the sport and qualified for State all three years, including a 5th place at State finish this year. Timothy was selected on to the All CUSD Wrestling 1st team, and earned All State Honorable Mention All Academic Team with a 3.83 GPA. We are extremely proud of how much Timothy grew not only as a wrestler, but as a person. Casteel High Seniors Highlights 
   Hamilton High - (2018-2019) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Brandon Hill has worked hard on both academic and athletic endeavors. He has earned a 4.0 in the classroom while participating in two varsity sports. He will be continuing both his athletic and academic careers in college. Hamilton High Seniors Highlights 
   Basha High - (2018-2019) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Ty Siffermann is passionate about both football and baseball. He is going to Grand Canyon University to play baseball and plans to major in sports management. He has played baseball all his life and has many accomplishments on the field such as being named to the All State team as a sophomore. He also loved football and has played on Basha varsity team for three years now. Ty broke the catches record in Basha history and was also named two-way player of the year in its respected region. Not only has he dedicated himself to the sport programs at Basha, but also in the classroom being a true student athlete. Ty has a weighted GPA of 4.12 and unweighted GPA of a perfect 4.0! He pushes himself to being a good student athlete, but most important, an even better person. Basha High Seniors Highlights 
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Kable Moore, Chandler High freshman, became the Trampoline and Tumbling State Champion in three events: Level 5 tumbling, Level 8 double mini and Level 8 trampoline. Kable's scores on double mini have earned him a spot at Junior Olympic Nationals in July.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Cienna Samiley, CHS Junior, competed at the USA Gymnastics Region 1 Championships last weekend in Las Vegas, Nevada. She competed against the top Junior Olympic level 10 gymnasts from California, Arizona, Utah, and Nevada in her age group. Cienna won the All-Around bronze medal after competing in all four events: Vault, Uneven Bars, Balance Beam, and Floor Exercise. Cienna's third place finish earned her a spot to compete at Junior Olympic nationals to be held next month in Indianapolis. The best level 10 gymnasts from across the country qualify to nationals. Congratulations, Cienna!  
   Hamilton High - (2018-2019) Hamilton High School softball team won a Play Ball Fund Grant from the Arizona Diamondbacks. It included on-field recognition. Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation: Play Ball Fund Grant Program website 
   Hamilton High - (2018-2019) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Since the age of 10, Fiona Huang's biggest passion has been volleyball. She currently is a starting player on both a club team and the Hamilton varsity volleyball team. In addition to athletics, Fiona is also an outstanding scholar. She has a 4.3 weighted GPA and scored extremely high on both the ACT and SAT. She has taken many AP classes, including Biology, AP Language Arts and Composition, AP Calculus, AP Statistics and AP Mandarin. Fiona received many acceptance letters from colleges all over the country. She has chosen to attend AZUSA Pacific University in California where she plans to earn her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and continue on to get her Masters in Nurse Practitioner. Hamilton High Seniors Highlights 
   Hamilton High - (2018-2019) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Connor Bottrill is an outstanding student who has maintained a 4.3 weighted and 4.0 unweighted GPA all four years of High School. Connor has been a member of the Hamilton varsity hockey team since his freshman year and is now the captain of the team. He also was involved in many clubs, including Spanish National Honors Society, Republican Club, and National Honors Society. He also volunteered on the Link Crew to help welcome new students to Hamilton High. Hamilton High Seniors Highlights 
   Basha High - (2018-2019) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Constantine "Gus" Pyle is a very hard-working and dedicated student. He has a GPA of 4.2 and has maintained a 4.0 or above throughout his time at Basha. He has been involved in National Honor Society for the last two years and has received the Outstanding Academic Accomplishment Award all four years. Gus played football at Basha for two years. Unfortunately, he sustained a serious back injury that withheld him from the field his junior and senior years, so he decided to stay involved with the program as a student volunteer coach. He enjoyed being a role model to the younger student athletes on the Freshman team and loved the opportunity he was given. Gus plans to attend the University of Arizona this fall and major in Sports Management. Basha High Seniors Highlights 
   Hamilton High - (2018-2019) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Huge congratulations to Daniel Obarski who was chosen as this year's first Taco Bell Student Athlete of the 2018-2019 school year! Daniel's weighted GPA is a 4.3 while being captain of both the hockey and football teams at Hamilton. He also played both soccer and volleyball this school year, while still finding time to volunteer and be a member of multiple clubs on campus. Hamilton High Seniors Highlights 
   Hamilton High - (2018-2019) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: We are proud to call Macy Simmons a Husky. She is not only an a stellar student (holding a GPA of 4.3), but also an incredible athlete! Macy has made the USA Softball Junior National team. Only 20 players from across the county were chosen for this honor. Best of luck, Macy, as you go for the gold this summer. Hamilton High Seniors Highlights 
   Hamilton High - (2018-2019) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Isaac Hansen was groundbreaking in his efforts with graphic designs on social media outlets for the Hamilton Boys Varsity Soccer Program. His work ranged from Game Day Graphics, Individual Recognition, Team Recognition, and Highlights. The Hamilton Boys Soccer Team received national attention from other high schools and college programs because of his work. Hamilton High Seniors Highlights 
   Basha High - (2018-2019) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Anna LeRoy is a level 10 gymnast at Desert Lights Gymnastics. She trains 20 hours per week while maintaining a 4.2 GPA. She received scholarship offers from multiple Division I college gymnastics teams. As a sophomore in high school, Anna committed to Sacramento State University on a full athletic scholarship, and she will be competing on their Division I gymnastics team in the spring of 2020. Anna will major in Environmental Studies and plans on pursuing a career in environmental law. Basha High Seniors Highlights 
   Basha High - (2018-2019) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Throughout high school, Sydney Stolze has maintained a 3.7 GPA and played school softball all four years at Basha, as well as club softball since she was 10. Sydney has been in Student Government her junior and senior year, where she learned exceptional leadership skills. When things got tough, Sydney never quit... which has made her a well-rounded Basha student athlete. Sydney's freshman year, she made JV softball and was sad because all her friends made Varsity that year, but she refused to give up. In fact, it made her work harder. Sydney switched over from hitting righty to slapping on the left side to use the speed she had. Since then, Sydney has acquired so much confidence hitting left handed. Last season, Sydney made 1st Team All CUSD, 1st Team All-Region, and has signed to continue playing softball at Mesa Community College next season on a Presidential Scholarship. She will be majoring in Interior Design Applied Sciences in hopes of becoming a successful interior designer. Basha High Seniors Highlights 
   Perry High - (2018-2019) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Hayden Patterson participated in Varsity Football, Varsity Track and Field, and Varsity Wrestling. Hayden is one of the top discus throwers on the Varsity Track and Field team, with hopes of qualifying for the state competition. Hayden has volunteered his time at Feed My Starving Children and helped with the veteran recognition night. Hayden will attend Rocky Mountain College on a football scholarship where he will major in Small Business Entrepreneurship. Perry High Seniors Highlights 
   Basha High - (2018-2019) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Jonathon Durand is a student athlete who has lettered in football, basketball, and track and field at Basha High School, while maintaining a 4.62 GPA. He is a member of National Honors Society and contributes many hours a week to volunteering, coaching youth football. Jonathon was offered multiple opportunities to compete in Division I football while attending top of the line colleges, including Stanford, Princeton, Yale, Army, and University of San Diego. Next year, he will be starting his first year at Yale University, the school he chose that will best provide an opportunity to be a high level collegiate athlete, while also receiving a distinguished degree. Basha High Seniors Highlights 
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Decarlos Brooks, Brayden Liebrock, Max Sandlin, and Javan Ah Quin were recognized by the National Football Foundation for their athletics, academics and community service.  
   Chandler Unified School District - (2018-2019) Approximately 600 student-athletes turned out Monday night for the third annual Chandler Unified School District Elementary Track and Field meet at Perry High's John Wrenn Stadium. Students advanced to the finals by competing in qualifying meets at local junior high schools. Parents and students arrived proudly wearing their school attire. Riggs Elementary captured the girls and boys team titles. Thank you to Boosterthon and the Chandler Education Foundation for sponsoring the event.

 
   Riggs Elementary - (2018-2019) Congratulations to our Riggs Roadrunners who lived up to their name capturing the girls and boys team titles at the third annual Chandler Unified School District Elementary Track and Field meet at Perry High's John Wrenn Stadium. Thank you to Boosterthon and the Chandler Education Foundation for sponsoring the event.  
   Perry High - (2018-2019) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Madison Beasley was a four year member of the Varsity Volleyball Team as a setter, 1st team All Premier Region and 1st team All State. Madison had over 1,000 assists in her career and holds the school record for highest setting percentage in a single game. Madison is a member of FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) and is a Scholar Athlete. Madison will be attending Alabama State University on a volleyball scholarship where she will be majoring in Forensic Biology. Perry High Seniors Highlights 
   Perry High - (2018-2019) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: D'Shayne James participated in Varsity Football and Track, First Team All Region in Javelin and First Team Premier Region and CUSD in Football where he helped Perry to a state runner-up finish. D'Shayne is an Ed Doherty Award Nominee and All American First Team Football -Dairy Council of Arizona. Committed to play football at Iowa State University where he will major in Engineering. Perry High Seniors Highlights 
   Bologna Elementary - (2018-2019) Congratulations to Bologna student Amaya who placed in the Championship for Girls Long Jump Junior Varsity.  
   Bologna Elementary - (2018-2019) Congratulations to Bologna student Johanni who placed in the Championship for Boys Javelin Throw Varsity.  
   Bologna Elementary - (2018-2019) Congratulations to Bologna students Hamisi and Damian who placed in the Championship for Boys Long Jump Junior Varsity.  
   Bologna Elementary - (2018-2019) Congratulations to Bologna student A'Dunyae who placed in the Championship for Boys Long Jump Varsity.  
   Basha Elementary - (2018-2019) The Basha Elementary track team met with "Zoomer" at the district elementary track meet at Perry High School on April 1.  
   Basha High - (2018-2019) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Tera Smeltzer senior at Basha High School. Tera is this year's number one girls discus thrower on the team, holding the second highest school record. Taking five AP classes, including AP Research (which is a requirement in the AP Capstone program), she will be receiving a second diploma for Capstone. In addition to athletics and academics, Tera is AFJROTC commander this year. She is hoping to obtain an appointment to the Air Force Academy, but if not, will attend the Flight Academy at University of North Dakota on Air Force scholarship, and then to on to attend Northern Arizona University with Lumberjack and ROTC scholarships. Basha High Seniors Highlights 
   Haley Elementary - (2018-2019) We are so proud of our Haley 5th and 6th grade students who competed district-wide at the Elementary Track Meet on April 1. Congratulations to our 6th grade boy relay team for taking 1st place in the district. Congratulations to our 5th grade girls relay team for taking 2nd place in the district. We had many other winners, too, who made our school very proud!  
   Riggs Elementary - (2018-2019) Congratulations to the Riggs Elementary boys and girls track teams, placing 1st at the district elementary track meet on April 1!  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Holly Hoogstra, Lilly Ramirez, and Alyssa Stout (alternate) have been selected to represent Chandler High at Girls State at the University of Arizona this summer.  
   Perry High - (2018-2019) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Saige Stutz is in the top 10% of her Senior class and is a four year starting pitcher on Perry's Varsity softball team. Saige won single sport female athlete of the year her Freshman and Sophomore years, and multi-sport female athlete her Junior year. Saige was AIA All Region 1st team, All CUSD 1st team, Perry Softball Defensive Player of The Year, Team Captain the last two years and has earned an Academic Letter the last four years. Saige will be attending St. Joseph's University on a Softball scholarship where she will major in Biology. Perry High Seniors Highlights 
   Riggs Elementary - (2018-2019) Riggs Elementary staff recently participated in the "I Ran 4 Ira" event at Seville Country Club. This fun 5K walk/run and pancake breakfast event supports 3rd grade Riggs' student Ira Hamilton. The funds help to pay for Ira's intense 3-4 week therapy camp at the VIP Neurorehabilitation Center in California. The Riggs community is "Ira Strong."

UPDATE: The Ira Run this year raised over $20,000! We were able to raise enough funds for Ira to attend her specialized therapy AND have enough funds to fulfill special grant requests to help other kids as well!  
   Perry High - (2018-2019) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Travis Calloway was a Varsity Wrestler for four years and Varsity Football player for three years where he helped Perry to back-back state runner-up finishes. Travis was state wrestling runner-up in the 195 pound weight class and placed 2nd at a National Wrestling Tournament held out of state. Travis was also a member of the All State Arizona Wrestling Team that took first place at nationals over the summer. Travis was male multi-sport athlete of the year as a Freshman and Sophomore. Travis will be attending Ventura College where he will play football and major in Business. Perry High Seniors Highlights 
   Perry High - (2018-2019) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Shaylynn Uyeshiro was a member of Perry girls soccer team. Shaylynn helped the Perry girls soccer team to back-back state runner up finishes. Shaylynn was 1st team All Region, 2nd team All 6A Conference and earned an academic letter all 4 years. Shaylynn is a member of FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes), Athletic Council, Link Crew and was Chemistry Student of the Year as a Junior. Shaylynn will be attending Dixie State on a Soccer scholarship where she will major in Exercise Science. Perry High Seniors Highlights 
   Perry High - (2018-2019) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Breann Brennan was a member of Perry's golf team. Breann was 1st Team All CUSD and 2nd team Premier Region for golf. Breann is Perry's first female Division 1 golf commit and will attend Utah Valley on a golf scholarship where she is undecided on her major. Perry High Seniors Highlights 
   Perry High - (2018-2019) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Brayden Rohme was a three year varsity Football player helping Perry to back-back state runner-up finishes. Brayden was team captain, a National Football Foundation Scholar Athlete and won the Frank Kush Offensive Lineman of the year for Arizona. Brayden will be attending California-Berkeley on a football scholarship where he will major in Business. Perry High Seniors Highlights 
   Perry High - (2018-2019) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Grace Ogden is in the top 10% of her Senior class and is Student Body President. Grace is in Choir, Orchestra and a member of the Varsity Tennis team. Grace plans on attending BYU majoring in Exercise Science. Perry High Seniors Highlights 
   Perry High - (2018-2019) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Caden Christopherson is a member of the Boy's golf team and played Baseball for three years. Cayden was Premier Region Golfer of the Year and CUSD top golfer of the year. Caden is in the top 10% of the Senior class, earned an Academic Letter all four years and had an ACT Composite of 34. Caden is a member of FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) and will attend Texas Christian University on a golf scholarship where he is undecided on his major. Perry High Seniors Highlights 
   Perry High - (2018-2019) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Julia Mumme was a 4 year member of the Badminton team. Julia helped guide the Badminton team to back-back state championships and was state runner-up in singles the last 2 years. She is a member of Hational Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society and Paws for a Cause club. Julia plans on attending NAU on the Lumberjack Scholarship where she will major in Elementary Education. Perry High Seniors Highlights 
   Perry High - (2018-2019) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Jalen Williams was a member of the Varsity Basketball team for all four years at Perry. He is a Sports 360 All Academic Basketball Team selection and will be attending Santa Clara University on a full ride basketball scholarship. Jalen volunteers at local shelters to help serve the community. Perry High Seniors Highlights 
   Perry High - (2018-2019) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Colby Dickie was a three year starter on the Varsity Football team, helping Perry to consecutive state runner-up finishes as a wide receiver. Colby is number two in career catches in Arizona high school football history. He will be attending Colorado State University-Pueblo on a football scholarship. Colby is Vice President of the Real Talk club and volunteers his time coaching youth football. Perry High Seniors Highlights 
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Stefana Jelacic, CHS Junior and #1 ranked wrestler in the U.S., defeated #2 Vayle-Rae Baker (Benton, Pa.) as part of the NCAA Fan Festival held between sessions of the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships in Pittsburgh, Pa. on Saturday, March 23. Stefana is pictured with Coach Vidal Mejia.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Congratulations to Adrian Chandler (4.3 GPA), Isaiah Somers (4.2 GPA), and Vean Simon (4.0 GPA) who were named to the Sport360AZ Arizona All-Academic Boys Basketball Team.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Members of the Chandler High Boys Basketball program received the following postseason honors:

• Isaiah Somers - All CUSD 1st Team and Premier Region 1st Team
• Carson Kelly - All CUSD 1st Team and Premier Region 1st Team
• Vean Simon - All CUSD Honorable Mention and Premier Region 2nd Team
• Adrian Chandler - Premier Region Honorable Mention
• Carl Wilson - Premier Region Honorable Mention

 
   Hull Elementary - (2018-2019) Hull Elementary 5th and 6th grade track students recently participated in a track competition.  
   Payne Junior High - (2018-2019) Congratulations to Payne Junior High student Barron Silsby who made 24 out of 25 shots at the Region 7 Elks Hoop Shoot Championship in Las Vegas, Nevada on March 9 and is now a four-time state champion in his division! Barron will move on next to compete at the national competition in Chicago in April. Elks Hoop Shoot website 
   Chandler Traditional Academy - Liberty Campus - (2018-2019) Our Liberty Eagle runners did an amazing job at our second race at Sendigar Park. Congratulations to our top 5 finishers in each grade level: Michael Ryan, Ben Bermudez, Ryland Benton, Cruze Laubenthal, Jordyn Price, Cayson Benton, Mateo Valverde, Paul Schwarz, Lauren Bermudez, Lucy Schwarz, Parker Butson, Caleb Eichner, Mason Trujillo, Nora Milner, Joseph Diaz, Lincoln Schmidt, Wesley Rigsby, Isla McMullan, Travis Johnson, Owen Thompson, Joshua Nguyen, Keiserinne Li, Emilia Carder, Jessica Nicoll, Parker Schmidt, T.J. Gallahar, Trey Dillman, Benwa Nguyen, Bella Schmerfeld, Roan Milner, Jason De La Torre Evan Eckhoff, and Eleanor Tibbits. CTA Liberty Running Club Photo Album - Second race of the season 
   Hamilton High - (2018-2019) Hamilton High's girls basketball team captured its second state title in four years Tuesday night by defeating Xavier College Prep of Phoenix, 45-33, in the 6A championship game at Wells Fargo Arena. The Huskies, under the direction of coach Trevor Neider, wrapped up a 26-5 season with nine straight wins, capturing the Premier Region title along the way.  
   Santan Junior High - (2018-2019) Santan Junior High cheer teams won the U.S.A. Championship in Anaheim, California in the "Show Cheer Advanced" and the "All Girl Stunt" team categories. The girls set goals and made them happen through determination and hard work.  
   Basha Elementary - (2018-2019) U.S. Lacrosse announced that Basha Elementary School was selected to receive a Soft-Stick Equipment Grant (with an approximate retail value of $600.00). Through this grant award, Basha will receive 15 blue and 15 red soft lacrosse sticks, as well as 30 orange soft lacrosse balls.  
   Basha High - (2018-2019) Basha High cheer team won the Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) State competition in Div. I Varsity Coed Cheer Small. Additionally, the Div. I Varsity Coed Cheer Small and the Div. I Varsity Dance Large team won at the Arizona State Cheer and Pom competition.  
   Hamilton High - (2018-2019) Hamilton Dance Company Varsity Jazz, and Varsity Hip Hop and the Hamilton Cheer Pomline, Varsity Pom (small), won state titles at the Arizona State Cheer and Pom competition. It was Hamilton's sixth straight win in the jazz competition.  
   Perry High - (2018-2019) Perry High won the AIA cheer competition in Div. I Varsity Cheer Large squad. This was the school's first state cheer championshop. In addition, the freshman "show cheer" team won at the Arizona State Cheer and Pom competition.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Congratulations to Mr. Jim Culver who was selected as the Premier Region Athletic Director of the Year.  
   Chandler Online Academy - (2018-2019) Congratulations to Chandler Online Academy/Hamilton High School student Luke Linder for winning the 2019 Junior Olympic gold medal in Junior Men's Sabre Fencing. He is the #1 ranked Cadet in the country! We are so proud of him and all of his accomplishments. He will represent the United States at the Cadet World Championships in Torun, Poland in April.  
   Santan Junior High - (2018-2019) Santan Junior High's Cheer team, coached by Chalene Baxter, Heather Kochanski and Dustin Santoni, had an exciting weekend, winning the State Championship again for the fifth time in a row. A 5-Man Stunt team was added this year, and they won State Championship, too! Santan Cheer is heading next to Nationals in California.  
   Perry High - (2018-2019) Congratuations to Myka Willden, the Taco Bell Student Athlete Citizen of the Month for February 2019.  
   Basha Elementary - (2018-2019) The Arizona Coyotes donated equipment to Basha Elementary. Students and staff have enjoyed using it. Physical Education teacher Josh Waggoner is seen riding the so-called "Zamboni" around the "ice" as third graders play hockey.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Chandler High hosted National Signing Day/Day of Recognition for 21 student athletes who have signed National Letters of Intent to participate in athletics at the collegiate level. CHS proudly welcomed back Paul Perkins, CHS Class of 2012, UCLA graduate and current NY Giants Running Back, to share his collegiate experience with the Class of 2019 and guests.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Twelve CHS Wolves signed letters of intent to play football at the collegiate level: Zach Bowers, University of Hawaii; Jacob Conover, Brigham Young University; Max Sandlin, United States Naval Academy; Joshua Pena, United States Naval Academy; Avery Carrington, University of Nevada, Reno; Brayden Liebrock, University of Texas; DeCarlos Brooks, University of California, Berkeley; David Eppinger, University of Idaho; Trey Franco III, Colorado School of Mines; Jacob De La Torre, Lake Forest College; Matthew Pola-Mao, Kansas State University; and Daseau Puffer, University of Idaho.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Mihajla Milovanovic, Becca Taylor, and Morgan Foster have signed letters of intent to run track and field/cross country at Loyola University Chicago, University of Hawaii, and Stanford.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Isabella Adkins has signed a letter of intent to play volleyball at Brandeis University.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Ilyana Carrillo signed a letter of intent to play softball at Phoenix College.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Annika Lagos signed a letter of intent to play golf at Lincoln Memorial University.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Ne Che Newton signed a letter of intent to play volleyball at Northern Arizona University.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Mikaila Williams has signed a letter of intent to play volleyball at South Mountain Community College.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Destiny Kling has signed a letter of intent to swim at the University of Nevada, Reno.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) The Chandler High boys basketball team captured the 2018-2019 Premier Region Championship.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Victoria Mason, CHS junior and varsity basketball player, scored her 1,000th point in February.  
   Chandler Unified School District - (2018-2019) Six athletes from Chandler Unified won titles at the AIA State Wrestling Championships in Prescott, February 8-9, and Basha High won the team title in the first-ever girls wrestling competition. In addition to Basha High capturing the girls title, Stefana Jelacic of Chandler High (118 pounds) and Jennifer Curry of Hamilton High (160 pounds) won individual championships. CUSD had four individual state champions among the boys. Zach Espalin of Chandler High (113 pounds), Alex Rodriguez of Basha High (126 pounds), Joe Carey of Basha High (182 pounds) and Nathaniel Deasey of Chandler High (220 pounds) brought home medals. In Division I, Hamilton placed fourth, Chandler fifth and Basha eighth as teams. Casteel placed ninth in Division II. AIA State Wrestling Championships 
   Santan Junior High - (2018-2019) Santan Junior High cheer earned first place both in Team Performance and Stunt Group at the USA Open recently.  
   Basha High - (2018-2019) Congratulations to Trinity Howard (2nd), Taylor Haney (3rd), Amber Rodriquez (4th) and Gaby Winter (4th) for their great work at the AIA State Wrestling Championships in Prescott, February 8-9 in the first ever All Girls State Tournament. Because girls wrestling is classified as an emerging sport, an official team title was not awarded, but the Bears accumulated the most points of any school. AIA State Championships 
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Congratulations to Nathaniel Deasey, the Division 1 State Wrestling Champion at 220 pounds. AIA State Wrestling Championships 
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Congratulations to Zach Espalin, the Division 1 State Wrestling Champion at 115 pounds. Zach, a sophomore, is now a two-time state champ. AIA State Wrestling Championships 
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Congratulations to Stefana Jelacic who made history by becoming Chandler High's first Girls Wrestling State Champion at 118 lbs. AIA State Wrestling Championships 
   Hamilton High - (2018-2019) Congratulations to Jennifer Curry, the State Wrestling Champion (160 pounds), winning at the AIA State Wrestling Championships in Prescott, February 8-9 in the first ever All Girls State Tournament. AIA State Wrestling Championships 
   Basha High - (2018-2019) Basha wrestlers did an outstanding job at the AIA State Wrestling Championships in Prescott, February 8-9. Congratulations to Division 1 STATE CHAMPION Alex Rodriquez (126 pounds), STATE CHAMPION Joe Carey (182 pounds), and RUNNER UP Dylan Quinn (138 pounds). AIA State Wrestling Championships 
   Payne Junior High - (2018-2019) Congratulations to Payne student Nathan Andersen who set a big goal to run in the Phoenix Half-Marathon on Saturday, February 9. He not only finished, but did so in an amazing time of 1 hour and 58 minutes!  
   Arizona College Prep - Oakland Campus - (2018-2019) Congratulations to Michael Lucero, ACP Oakland 8th grader and third year player on the ACP Oakland/Erie soccer team under Coach Milan and Coach Paul. Michael has earned a spot to play soccer at the prestigious Barça Academy, FC Barcelona's Youth Residency Academy in the United States, for the 2019-2020 school year.  
   Basha High - (2018-2019) Chandler Sports Hall of Fame recognizes four from CUSD. Lance Michel, athletic trainer and sports medicine teacher at Hamilton High, will be among four people from CUSD inducted into the Chandler Sports Hall of Fame. The 15th annual induction will also include Hamilton High grad and current Los Angeles Dodger Cody Bellinger, Chandler High product and current Seattle Seahawk Dion Jordan and Basha High grad and current minor leaguer in the Arizona Diamondbacks system Jamie Westbrook.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Chandler Sports Hall of Fame recognizes four from CUSD. Lance Michel, athletic trainer and sports medicine teacher at Hamilton High, will be among four people from CUSD inducted into the Chandler Sports Hall of Fame. The 15th annual induction will also include Hamilton High grad and current Los Angeles Dodger Cody Bellinger, Chandler High product and current Seattle Seahawk Dion Jordan and Basha High grad and current minor leaguer in the Arizona Diamondbacks system Jamie Westbrook.  
   Hamilton High - (2018-2019) Chandler Sports Hall of Fame recognizes four from CUSD. Lance Michel, athletic trainer and sports medicine teacher at Hamilton High, will be among four people from CUSD inducted into the Chandler Sports Hall of Fame. The 15th annual induction will also include Hamilton High grad and current Los Angeles Dodger Cody Bellinger, Chandler High product and current Seattle Seahawk Dion Jordan and Basha High grad and current minor leaguer in the Arizona Diamondbacks system Jamie Westbrook.  
   Basha Elementary - (2018-2019) Basha 4th - 6th grade P.E. students were invited to the Dream Day at the Waste Management Phoenix Open. Thirty Basha students attended. There, they had a chance to practice their golf skills, listen to an interview with Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo and D-backs pitcher Archie Bradley, see golf pro Cameron Champ do a long drive challenge, and watch Joey O. perform a trick shot. The students enjoyed themselves and had a wonderful time.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Stefana Jelacic (Section 1 Champ), Carla Rivas (Section 1 Runner-Up) and Ryleigh Dye (3rd place Section 1) are Arizona Girls Wrestling State qualifiers.  
   Chandler Traditional Academy - Liberty Campus - (2018-2019) CTA Liberty runners competed in their first race of the season on January 22. They had a blast showing off all the hard work they put in this season so far. Congratulations to our finishers: Jordyn Price, Kylee Palmer, Norah Schmidt, Michael Ryan, Ben Bermudez, Jared Diaz, Lucy Schwarz, Lauren Bermudez, Parker Butson, Cayson Benton, Mateo Valverde, Bobby Stickler, Nora Milner, Albany Giefski, Caleb Eichner, Tristan Boyce, Riley Mora, Isla McMullan, Joseph Diaz, Lincoln Schmidt, Ishaan Sandeep, Keiserinne Li, Emilia Carder, Travis Johnson, Josiah Sinohui, and Owen Thompson, Bella Schmerfeld, Parker Schmidt, Trey Dillman, Benwa Nguyen, Eleanor Tibbits, Roan Milner, Jason De La Torre and Evan Eckhoff. CTA Liberty Running Club Photo Album - First race of the season 
   Hull Elementary - (2018-2019) Jack Dickinson was the top fundraiser at Hull for the Kids Heart Challenge!  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Morgan Foster competed against mostly collegiate runners at the University of Washington Preview indoor track meet and finished fourth overall in the 1,000 meters at 2 minutes, 48.10 seconds, and third in the 600 at 1:31.82. Her 1,000 meters time is the fastest among high school girls this year, and her 600 time is the second-fastest high school time. Morgan, an honors student with a 4.65 GPA, will be running at Stanford next year.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Chandler High Co-Ed Cheer won the 2019 Cactus Cup for their division.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) The Chandler High School football team was recognized by the National Guard and MaxPreps Tour of Champions during halftime of last week's varsity basketball game against Basha. Chandler High finished the season ranked as the #15 team in the country. This is the fourth time in the past five years that Chandler has finished the season in the top 25 nationally.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Zach Espalin won second place in Temecula, CA after losing a hard-fought championship match in triple overtime. The Temecula Battle for the Belt Tournament is one of the top wrestling tournaments in the country.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Don TchIlao, Chandler High Class of 2015, was recently drafted by the Los Angeles Galaxy in the 2nd round of the Major League Soccer Draft. Don played on the 2015 Championship Soccer team at Chandler prior to attending Oregon State on a soccer scholarship.  
   Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus - (2018-2019) CTA Goodman's "Gator Gallop" holiday fun run prior to break was a wonderful success.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Coach Shaun Aguano and Brayden Liebrock were invited to coach and compete in the Under Armour All American Game in Orlando, Florida over winter break.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Ty Templeton, CHS Senior, received honorable mention for the 2019 azcentral Sports Awards Boys Golfer of the Year. Ty was one of 13 Arizona high school golfers to be named finalist or receive honorable mention. In addition to playing golf, Ty is part of CHS's IB Diploma Program and Student Council, and maintains a 4.6 GPA.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Vean Simon, Isaiah Somers, and Adrian Chandler were named to the Black Hawk Holiday Invite All-Tournament Team. Adrian Chandler was named tourney MVP.  
   Hamilton High - (2018-2019) Congratulations to Hamilton catcher Macy Simmons who was named to the USA Softball Junior National team. AZCentral.com - Hamilton catcher Macy Simmons named to USA Softball Junior National team 
   Sanborn Elementary - (2018-2019) Congratulations to our 5th-6th grade basketball team -- the 2018-19, 5th-6th grade Chandler Sports League tournament champions!  
   Bogle Junior High - (2018-2019) Congratulations to Sebastian Vega Paredes who repeated as East Valley Conference Cross Country Champion!  
   Bogle Junior High - (2018-2019) Bogle Unified Sports hosted a basketball game against the Unified team from Willis Junior High in December.  
   Hamilton High - (2018-2019) For seven years, Sport360AZ has been committed to acknowledging the best and brightest student athletes in Arizona. Congratulations to these Hamilton High football players who were named to the Sports360AZ All-Academic Football First Team:

• Jacob Munguia - 4.56 weighted GPA
• Kaden Hattendorf - 4.41 weighted GPA
• Colin Fuller - 4.37 weighted GPA
• Aidan Harrison - 4.32 weighted GPA
• Daniel Obarski - 4.32 weighted GPA
• Brandon Navarro - 4.31 weighted GPA
• Sam Winegarden - 4.29 weighted GPA
• Jeremiah Trojan - 4.15 weighted GPA
• Jared Therre - 4.13 weighted GPA
• Jon Damore - 4.0 weighted GPA
• Mo Parson - 4.0 weighted GPA
• Sean Dailey - 4.0 weighted GPA
• Will Witter - 4.0 weighted GPA

Sports360 All-Academic Football Teams 
   Hancock Elementary - (2018-2019) We're so proud of our Hancock 3rd and 4th grade basketball team. The team did well this year. They had a blast and learned so much about basketball. Thank you, Coach Hewitt!  
   Hull Elementary - (2018-2019) Congratulations to Hull's 3rd and 4th grade basketball team -- the fall 2018 District Champions!  
   Sanborn Elementary - (2018-2019) Congratulations to J'Cory Horne for being selected to represent his football team at the American Youth Football (AYF) and Cheer National Championship Week in Florida! The AYF champions education and rewards academic achievement in student athletes.  
   Casteel High - (2018-2019) Congratulations to Morgan Fiedler and Faith Luckey who were selected for the Arizona Soccer Association 2019 05 Girls ODP (Olympic Development Training) roster to participate in the 2019 season. They will now move on to compete in the ODP West Championships. ASA Names 2019 ODP Rosters 
   Hamilton High - (2018-2019) Clean sweep! All Hamilton Cheer and Pom teams took 1st place in their division and category at the Spring it On Pom/Cheer Competition at Dobson High School. Varsity Pom won highest score out of ALL routines!  
   Perry High - (2018-2019) Perry High competitive Special Olympics basketball team recently went 2-1 in a tournamnent. The team, coached by Rose Escalante and Lani Redmond, is the only competitive Special Olympics team CUSD.  
   Perry High - (2018-2019) Perry High girls soccer team won the Coyote Classic tournament on December 8 at Campo Verde High School.  
   Arizona College Prep - Erie Campus - (2018-2019) For seven years, Sport360AZ has been committed to acknowledging the best and brightest student athletes in Arizona. Congratulations to these ACP Erie players who were named to the Sports360AZ All-Academic Girls Volleyball First Team:

• Julia Golichowski - 4.72 weighted GPA
• Daria Sukhareva - 4.70 weighted GPA
• Krista Rowan - 4.68 weighted GPA

Sports360 All-Academic Girls Volleyball Team 
   Arizona College Prep - Erie Campus - (2018-2019) For seven years, Sport360AZ has been committed to acknowledging the best and brightest student athletes in Arizona. Congratulations to these ACP Erie cross country athletes who were Sports360AZ All-Academic Cross Country Team Honorable Mentions:

• Conner Dosmann - 3.50 weighted GPA, 3.03 unweighted GPA
• Elias Hernandez - 3.89 weighted GPA, 3.22 unweighted GPA
• Ethan Fawkes - 3.87 weighted GPA, 3.20 unweighted GPA
• Joseph Maddox - 3.92 weighted GPA, 3.17 unweighted GPA

Sports360 All-Academic Cross Country Teams 
   Arizona College Prep - Erie Campus - (2018-2019) For seven years, Sport360AZ has been committed to acknowledging the best and brightest student athletes in Arizona. Congratulations to these ACP Erie cross country athletes who were named to the Sports360AZ All-Academic Cross Country First Team:

• Elizabeth Nakai - 4.83 weighted GPA, 4.00 unweighted GPA
• Devon Baggot - 4.75 weighted GPA, 3.92 unweighted GPA
• Evelyn Jimenez - 4.62 weighted GPA, 3.97 unweighted GPA
• Makenzie Hanson - 4.16 weighted GPA, 3.90 unweighted GPA
• Jacob Kottraba - 4.00 weighted GPA, 3.33 unweighted GPA

Sports360 All-Academic Cross Country Teams 
   Basha High - (2018-2019) For seven years, Sport360AZ has been committed to acknowledging the best and brightest student athletes in Arizona. Congratulations to these Basha High cross country athletes who were named to the Sports360AZ All-Academic Cross Country First Team:

• Jacob Block - 4.69 weighted GPA, 3.97 unweighted GPA
• Kavi Manik - 4.88 weighted GPA, 4.00 unweighted GPA
• Lauren Birely - 4.6 weighted GPA, 4.0 unweighted GPA
• Christian Barreto - 4.16 weighted GPA, 3.50 unweighted GPA
• Tyler Fichiera - 4.54 weighted GPA, 3.79 unweighted GPA

Sports360 All-Academic Cross Country Teams 
   Basha High - (2018-2019) For seven years, Sport360AZ has been committed to acknowledging the best and brightest student athletes in Arizona. Congratulations to these Basha High cross country athletes who were Sports360AZ All-Academic Cross Country Team Honorable Mentions:

• Alex Linford - 3.97 weighted GPA, 3.86 unweighted GPA
• Carson Zych - 3.72 weighted GPA, 3.66 unweighted GPA
• Caydn Baldwin - 3.91 weighted GPA, 3.75 unweighted GPA

Sports360 All-Academic Cross Country Teams 
   Basha High - (2018-2019) For seven years, Sport360AZ has been committed to acknowledging the best and brightest student athletes in Arizona. Congratulations to these Basha High players who were named to the Sports360AZ All-Academic Girls Volleyball First Team:

• Samantha Drewry - 4.58 weighted GPA
• Chayse Daugherty - 4.36 weighted GPA
• Lindsey Otero - 4.0 weighted GPA

Congratulations also to our Basha High Sports360AZ All-Academic Girls Volleyball Team Honorable Mention:

• Kyky Porch - 3.4 weighted GPA

Sports360 All-Academic Girls Volleyball Team 
   Casteel High - (2018-2019) For seven years, Sport360AZ has been committed to acknowledging the best and brightest student athletes in Arizona. Congratulations to these Casteel High cross country athletes who were Sports360AZ All-Academic Cross Country Team Honorable Mentions:

• Cassidy Cann - 3.87 unweighted GPA
• Daniel Kirkland - 3.84 unweighted GPA
• Dayton Carlson - 3.75 unweighted GPA
• Derek Baca - 3.5 unweighted GPA

Sports360 All-Academic Cross Country Teams 
   Casteel High - (2018-2019) Casteel High School Boys Varsity Wrestling finished 1st place at the Desert Mountain Duels meet. The Colts got pins from Jimmy Maheras, Xylex Abele, Jayden Martin, Jackson Rudd, Timothy Mayhew, Aj Valle and Diego Webster, and a couple of hard fought wins by Will Effinger and Jaden Lemos. The Colts travel next to the prestigious Reno Tournament of Champions. Great work, Colts!  
   Casteel High - (2018-2019) For seven years, Sport360AZ has been committed to acknowledging the best and brightest student athletes in Arizona. Congratulations to these Casteel High cross country athletes who were named to the Sports360AZ All-Academic Cross Country First Team:

• Colin Zurek - 4.75 weighted GPA
• Graham Farnsworth - 4.72 weighted GPA
• Jadyn Herron-Jonap - 4.25 weighted GPA
• Kyle Shirley - 4.23 weighted GPA, 3.77 unweighted GPA

Sports360 All-Academic Cross Country Teams 
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) For seven years, Sport360AZ has been committed to acknowledging the best and brightest student athletes in Arizona. Congratulations to these Chandler High cross country scholars who were named to the Sports360AZ All-Academic Cross Country First Team:

• Morgan Foster - 4.65 weighted GPA
• Brooke Eversden - 4.6 weighted GPA
• Ryan Taylor - 4.6 weighted GPA
• Becca Taylor - 4.54 weighted GPA
• Mihajla Milovanovic - 4.24 weighted GPA

Sports360 All-Academic Cross Country Teams 
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) For seven years, Sport360AZ has been committed to acknowledging the best and brightest student athletes in Arizona. Congratulations to these Chandler High players who were named to the Sports360AZ All-Academic Girls Volleyball First Team:

• Kaylie Ray - 4.6 weighted GPA
• Mikaila Williams - 4.4 weighted GPA
• Taylor Aguano - 4.4 weighted GPA
• Emily Kendall - 4.3 weighted GPA
• Isa Glass - 4.3 weighted GPA
• Ne Che Newton - 4.2 weighted GPA

Congratulations also to our Chandler High Sports360AZ All-Academic Girls Volleyball Team Honorable Mention:

• Monet Whittier - 3.9 weighted GPA

Sports360 All-Academic Girls Volleyball Team 
   Hamilton High - (2018-2019) For seven years, Sport360AZ has been committed to acknowledging the best and brightest student athletes in Arizona. Congratulations to these Hamilton players who were named to the Sports360AZ All-Academic Girls Volleyball First Team:

• Diana Ethridge - 4.4 weighted GPA
• Reilly Babcock - 4.36 weighted GPA
• Fiona Huang - 4.33 weighted GPA
• Isabella Curcio - 4.21 weighted GPA
• Avery Akers - 4.13 weighted GPA
• Bailey Williams - 4.13 weighted GPA
• Edyssa Cervantes - 4.13 weighted GPA
• Kaia Ghosh - 4.0 weighted GPA

Congratulations also to our Hamilton Sports360AZ All-Academic Girls Volleyball Team Honorable Mentions:

• Delaney Sluis - 3.67 weighted GPA
• Hanna Northroup - 3.97 weighted GPA
• India Rhodes - 3.92 weighted GPA
• Noah Miyazumi - 3.76 weighted GPA
• Taylor Jacobsen - 3.91 weighted GPA

Sports360 All-Academic Girls Volleyball Team 
   Hamilton High - (2018-2019) For seven years, Sport360AZ has been committed to acknowledging the best and brightest student athletes in Arizona. Congratulations to these Hamilton High cross country athletes who were named to the Sports360AZ All-Academic Cross Country First Team:

• Gavin Vogt - 4.82 weighted GPA
• Deirdre Nelsen - 4.78 weighted GPA

Sports360 All-Academic Cross Country Teams 
   Perry High - (2018-2019) For seven years, Sport360AZ has been committed to acknowledging the best and brightest student athletes in Arizona. Congratulations to these Perry High cross country athletes who were named to the Sports360AZ All-Academic Cross Country First Team:

• Marcus Behling - 4.92 weighted GPA, 4.0 unweighted GPA
• Leah Andersen - 4.67 weighted GPA, 4.0 unweighted GPA
• James Cardon - 4.58 weighted GPA, 4.0 unweighted GPA
• Gavin King - 4.57 weighted GPA, 3.76 unweighted GPA
• Jacob Stable - 4.46 weighted GPA, 3.96 unweighted GPA
• Leah Andersen - 4.3 weighted GPA, 4.0 unweighted GPA
• Sam Anderson - 4.2 weighted GPA, 3.64 unweighted GPA
• Kate Miller - 4.15 weighted GPA, 4.0 unweighted GPA
• Kylie Miller - 4.15 weighted GPA, 4.0 unweighted GPA

Sports360 All-Academic Cross Country Teams 
   Perry High - (2018-2019) For seven years, Sport360AZ has been committed to acknowledging the best and brightest student athletes in Arizona. Congratulations to these Perry High cross country athletes who were Sports360AZ All-Academic Cross Country Team Honorable Mentions:

• Julia Hacnik - 3.5 weighted GPA, 3.9 unweighted GPA
• Keely Obrey - 3.34 weighted GPA, 3.23 unweighted GPA
• Owen Jackson - 3.57 weighted GPA, 3.29 unweighted GPA

Sports360 All-Academic Cross Country Teams 
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Mykah Anderson, Chandler High junior, was named AZCentral's Week 2 Girls Basketball Top Performer. Mykah had 46 points, including eight 3-pointers, last week in Chandler's win over Mountain Ridge High School. AZcentral Sports Awards Girls Athlete of the Week 
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Chandler High Varsity Cheer took 1st place this weekend at the USA Spirit competition in the Advanced Varsity Large Co-Ed division. They also earned a bid to USA Spirit Nationals and will be traveling to Anaheim, CA in late February.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Chandler High School Girls Wrestling competed at the Skyline Coyote Open this weekend and came away winners. CHS's girls left the tourney as nine medalists, one Champion, two runners-up, and one Outstanding Wrestler.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Stefana Jelacic, Chandler High School junior, was named Outstanding Wrestler at the Skyline Coyote Open.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Zach Espalin and Nathaniel Deasey competed in the Skyline Coyote Open and won their weight divisions.  
   Chandler High School - (2018-2019) Chandler High defeated Perry, 65-28, Saturday night to capture its third straight 6A state football championship. The Wolves dominated on offense and defense. DeCarlos Brooks finished with 334 yards rushing on 33 carries and 6 touchdowns. Senior Jacob Conover became the first Arizona quarterback to lead a team to three state titles at the biggest level. Congratulations to Coach Aguano, his staff, the team, fans, band, JROTC, cheer, sports med, and parents for an incredible season and great win!

 
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Chandler High Student Council hosted a pep rally and lunchtime tailgate parties to hype students up for the State Championship game.  
   Santan Elementary - (2018-2019) Santan Elementary's Running Club members had more energy and inspiration at one of their practices... Coaches Brian Navarro and Aaron Sloan dressed up as a turkey and chicken for the occasion, "gobbling up" extra smiles and better running times!  
   Chandler Online Academy - (2018-2019) Congratulations to Kenadie Cooper who signed to play NCAA Division I Women's Ice Hockey at St. Anselm College in New Hampshire for the 2019-2020 school year.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Congratulations to Decarlos Brooks, Jacob Conover, and Brayden Liebrock who earned Ed Doherty Nomination Medallions for outstanding performances during the 2018 football season.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Chandler's girls cross country team finished second at State this year! Individually, CHS Seniors finished the meet strong; Morgan Foster took 2nd place overall with a time of 18:04 in the 5000 Meter Run, Mihajla Milovanovic finished 11th, and Becca Taylor finished 12th. Leonela Lizarraga and Brooke Eversden, both underclassmen, also ran great times. This team has finished in 1st or 2nd place at State in each of the last four years. Morgan and Mihajla will continue their cross country careers at Stanford and Loyola - Chicago in the fall.  
   Jacobson Elementary - (2018-2019) Despite being his first year ever in cross country, Jacobson student Tristan Solomon ran his heart out and placed among the top 30 runners in the Junior Olympic Regional Cross Country Championships on November 17, qualifying him to compete for the national championship in Reno, Nevada. Tristan's 5th place finish out of 89 other 8U boys from 4 different states solidified his spot and earned him a full travel scholarship to compete in Reno. On December 9, he will race the fastest kids in the country for a chance to become a Junior Olympic All American! Good luck, Tristan!  
   Perry High - (2018-2019) Congratulations to Perry High School junior Kalli Fama who won the Div. I state championship in the 100 freestyle and was runner-up in the 200 freestyle in November.  
   Arizona College Prep - Erie Campus - (2018-2019) Arizona College Prep - Erie had a deep run into the state volleyball playoffs in its first year competing at the 3A level. The Knights upset No. 1 Snowflake in the semifinals to advance to the championship game where they were ultimately defeated by Northwest Christian.  
   Arizona College Prep - Erie Campus - (2018-2019) In girls volleyball, ACP Erie was named 3A Metro East Region Champions and were the AIA 3A state runner up.  
   Arizona College Prep - Erie Campus - (2018-2019) Congratulations to ACP Erie coach Melanie Underwood who was named the Coach of the Year for the Division II East Valley Section.  
   Casteel High - (2018-2019) On Saturday November 10, Casteel earned state runner-up in boys cross country at the Cave Creek Golf Course, placing only behind Flagstaff. Sophomore Dayton Carlson led the way for the Colts.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) The 200 Medley Relay of Sarah Quintana, Abby Taylor, Haley Morton, and Sasha Gesner finished 3rd at the State Swim Meet.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Destiny Kling finished 2nd in the 200 IM at the State Swim Meet and holds a new school record.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Lucas Kelly finished 3rd in the 100 Butterfly at the State Swim Meet.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) On Saturday, November 10, in Division I girls cross country at the Cave Creek Golf Course, Chandler, behind second place runner Morgan Foster, was state runner-up, finishing behind champion Xavier.  
   Hamilton High - (2018-2019) Hamilton's boys golf team finished Division I state runner-up to Brophy, Alexander Yu and Mahanth Chirravui cracked the Top 10 for the Huskies to earn AllState.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Scruffy the Wolf recognized Isabella and Julianna, student leaders from San Marcos Elementary and future Wolves, to be part of his Scruffy's Tuffys.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) The Chandler Wolves defeated Boulder Creek 64-14 in the first round of the State Playoffs.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Ty Templeton, Chandler High senior, shot -2 at the two-day State Golf Tournament at the Omni Tucson National Golf Course, to place 5th in State.  
   Perry High - (2018-2019) Perry High students Caden Christopherson (Golf) and Matea Suan (Volleyball & Beach) were named as Wendy's High School Heisman winners. They now compete for the state Heisman and a $500 scholarship.  
   Perry High - (2018-2019) Perry High girls soccer coach, John Roberts, was awarded the U.S. Coaches Arizona Large Schools Coach of the Year.  
   Bogle Junior High - (2018-2019) Bogle Junior High 7th grade flag football won their first East Valley Conference championship for football in Bogle's history!  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) The Chandler Wolves defeated the Hamilton Huskies 49-7 Friday night, October 26, to once again win the Battle for Arizona Avenue as part of Rivalry Week.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Congratulations to Jake De La Torre who received the Rival's Scholar Athlete Award in October 2018.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Congratulations to DeCarlos Brooks who was named the Great American Rivalry Series MVP.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Fox 10's Cory McCloskey was live from our courtyard on October 26 to kick off the Battle for Arizona Ave football game against Hamilton. The pep rally included band and cheer performances, shout-outs to athletes and performers competing at State, chants, a StuCo game, and awesome emceeing from CHS's own Mr. Sasha Hunter. Blue Bell Creameries also announced free ice cream for all students and staff in honor of Ms. Amy Komitzky, AZ Top 10 Teacher of the Year.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Morgan Foster, Mihajla Milovanovic, Becca Taylor, Gabriel Garcia and Ava Potts were named to the All-CUSD Cross Country Team.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Congratulations to Chandler High Coach Matt Lincoln who was named the Girls Cross Country Coach of the Year.  
   Perry High - (2018-2019) The Perry High girls badminton team won its second athletic team championship when the team defeated Corona del Sol, 5-2, Thursday, October 25. Congratulations!  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) The Lady Wolves Golf team qualified for the Division I Golf State Championship in Tucson on Oct. 29-30.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Ty Templeton, CHS Senior, qualified as an individual for the Division I Golf State Championship in Tucson on Oct. 29-30.  
   Casteel High - (2018-2019) Congratulations to Casteel High 8th Grade Flag Football, 2018-2019 East Valley Champions!  
   Casteel High - (2018-2019) Congratulations to Casteel High 8th Grade Girls Volleyball, the 2018-2019 East Valley Champions!  
   Casteel High - (2018-2019) Congratulations to Casteel High 7th Grade Baseball, the 2018-2019 East Valley Champions!  
   Hamilton High - (2018-2019) Congratulations to Daniel Obarski for his school record 54 yard field goal. AzPreps365: Hamilton's Obarski shines in his senior season 
   Payne Junior High - (2018-2019) Congratulations to the Payne Junior High 7th grade girls volleyball team who won the East Valley Conference (EVC) 2018 championship!  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) The Lady Wolves Golf Team took 3rd place out of 12 teams at the 2018 Higley Golf Classic. Senior Annika Lagos shot a 74.  
   Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus - (2018-2019) CTA Goodman recently held a ping pong tournament. After the physical education lesson of playground games, students in grades 4-6 competed in the tournament during lunch.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Girls Cross Country recently took first at the Chandler Invitational and Ojo Rojo Invitational Meets.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Ne Che Newton was named to the Westwood Tournament of Champions All-Tournament Volleyball Team.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Taylor Aguano, CHS Setter, was named to the 2018 House of Payne All-Tournament Volleyball Team.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Coach Shaun Aguano was named one of MaxPreps Top 10 High School Football Coaches with less than 10 years experience. Aguano, Wolves Head Coach since 2011, has led Chandler to three state championships in the past four years and two year-end bowl games. MaxPreps Website 
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) The Chandler Wolves Varsity football defeated Faith Lutheran (NV) 35-21 on Saturday in Nevada as part of the Polynesian Football Classic. In addition, Gunner Maldonado was named Offensive MVP.  
   Arizona College Prep - Oakland Campus - (2018-2019) Congratulations to ACP Oakland athlete Neomi Beach who was one of three CUSD students elected to represent Arizona at the USA Volleyball High Performance tournament in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Pictured left to right: Neomi Beach from ACP Oakland, Kylie Wong from Mountain Pointe, Jaylah Moreno from Perry High, and Andi Nothdurft from Casteel High. Their team placed ninth overall at the national level.  
   Casteel High - (2018-2019) Congratulations to Casteel High athlete Andi Nothdurft who was one of three CUSD students elected to represent Arizona at the USA Volleyball High Performance tournament in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Pictured left to right: Neomi Beach from ACP Oakland, Kylie Wong from Mountain Pointe, Jaylah Moreno from Perry High, and Andi Nothdurft from Casteel High. Their team placed ninth overall at the national level.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Sydney Chun, a Chandler High junior, has been chosen to train with the Singapore National Swim Team. She will have the opportunity to train with Singapore's top coaches and swimmers and be provided with state of the art strength and conditioning training, nutrition, and mental training. Sydney's ultimate goal is to be able to represent her country in the Olympics and prove that "sometimes you have to be willing to take a leap of faith into the unknown to achieve your dream."  
   Perry High - (2018-2019) Congratulations to Perry High athlete Jaylah Moreno who was one of three CUSD students elected to represent Arizona at the USA Volleyball High Performance tournament in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Pictured left to right: Neomi Beach from ACP Oakland, Kylie Wong from Mountain Pointe, Jaylah Moreno from Perry High, and Andi Nothdurft from Casteel High. Their team placed ninth overall at the national level.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Kaley Bigley, Chandler High junior, swimmer and honors student, has been selected to play on the Junior Olympic Women's Water Polo Team.  
   Hamilton High - (2018-2019) Congratulations to Hamilton freshman student Mahanth Chirravuri who represented Arizona at the 50th Hogan Cup golf tournament in Portland, Oregon August 11-12, 2018. Junior Golf Association of Arizona: Arizona Wins 50th Hogan Cup 
   Casteel High - (2018-2019) Congratulations to Coach Brian Whitacre who was named Arizona Boys Track coach of the year by USA Track and Field. 2018 USTFCCCA Boys High School Track and Field Coaches of the Year - State-by-State Winners 
   Carlson Elementary - (2018-2019) Carlson 5th Graders Parker Rahn and Ryan Sanchez were part of the the Chandler Stars -- one of 32 teams that played in the 10U division of the Extreme Diamond Sports (XDS) World Series in San Diego from July 23rd-July 28th. The Chandler Stars battled against several of the top teams in the country, finished the tournament 7-0, and are the undefeated XDS World Series Champions! XDS Baseball World Series Results 
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Sophomores Nathaniel Deasey and Zachary Espalin gained All-American status at the Freestyle National Tournament this summer. Nathaniel Deasey is a National Champion and Zachary Espalin took 4th. CHS had two of only three wrestlers in the whole state of Arizona to earn All-American status.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Chandler High School was awarded the prestigious AIA Director's Cup for 2017-18, an award given to one 4A-6A high school in Arizona for excellence in academics, athletics and activities. Chandler was recognized for its implementation of a character education/sportsmanship program, percentage of students participating in AIA activities/athletics, and few corrective incidents reported to AIA. Additionally, CHS's student-athletes recorded a 3.4 combined GPA.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Chandler HIgh is one of two schools in the country to have its girls, boys, and beach volleyball programs receive team academic recognition from the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA). Chandler Girls Volleyball was recognized as a Top 25 Academic Program in the country for earning a 4.1 team GPA. Girls Beach had a 4.2 team GPA, and Boys Volleyball earned a 3.65 team GPA.  
   Arizona College Prep - Erie Campus - (2018-2019) ACP Erie captured our first individual state wrestling championships. Yousef Halik, at 285 pounds, was the champion at Division IV.  
   Casteel High - (2018-2019) Casteel captured our first individual wrestling championships. Ramon Manos, at 120 pounds, wrapped up a 51-0 season by winning the Division IV title.  
   Chandler High - (2018-2019) Congratulations to Chandler High's Zach Esplain (at 106 pounds) and Gator Groves (at 145 pounds) who won Division I state wrestling championships.  
   Chandler Online Academy - (2017-2018) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Camden Pulkinen attended Chandler Online Academy and trained at the United States Ice Skating Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado for the past four years. Not only was he able to graduate high school, but he won the silver at the Junior Grand Prix (JPG) Final 2017, was the 2017 JPG Austria Champion, and is the 2018 U.S. National Junior Champion. He also placed 6th in the World Championships this year. Camden will attend the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs this fall and pursue his goal of skating in the Olympics in 2022 in Bejing, China. Chandler Online Academy Seniors Highlights 
   Chandler Online Academy - (2017-2018) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Reid Miller has spent the past four years at Chandler Online Academy and playing ice hockey for the North American Hockey League in Pennsylvania. He was able to train/play out of state and still do very well academically. He graduates with the goal of attending college back east while pursuing a career in professional ice hockey in either the United States or Canada. Chandler Online Academy Seniors Highlights 
   Chandler High - (2017-2018) Will Long and Javan Ah'Quin were named 6A 1st Team All-State for baseball.  
   Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus - (2017-2018) Anna Call (current 5th grade student at Goodman) and Kailey Donnelly (former Goodman Gator, now in 7th grade) won first place in the 12U Chandler Girls Softball tournament.  
   Chandler High - (2017-2018) CHS Wrestlers had outstanding performances at the Freestyle State Tournament last week. Zachary Espalin, Benji Alanis, Nathaniel Deasey and Chris Kelly were State Champions!  
   Basha High - (2017-2018) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Gevon Grimes has a 3.2 GPA, is a member of the Football and Track & Field teams, and is the 2018 Men's Varsity Long Jump Division I State Champion. He will be attending Maricopa Community College on an athletic scholarship. Basha High Seniors Highlights 
   Hamilton High - (2017-2018) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Hamilton Senior Morgan Parzych set a new school record in the 200 meter dash Friday night at the Queen Creek Saunders Montague Desert Classic with a time of 24.92 seconds. It was a great overall meet for Hamilton Track and Field where many athletes set personal records in their events and the Boys' team took second place overall. Congratulations also to all who competed. Hamilton High Seniors Highlights 
   Hamilton High - (2017-2018) SENIOR HIGHLIGHT: Hamilton senior Nya Buckner was the winner of the Touching Hearts through Athletics Award honoring and encouraging athletes of outstanding character, athleticism and sportsmanship. The Touching Hearts through Athletics organization seeks to develop character beyond athletics: courage requiring action, integrity not limited to athletic competition, inspiration that fuels the pursuit of excellence, leadership that grafts others in, and selflessness that ignites generosity in daily living. Hamilton High Seniors Highlights 
   Chandler High - (2017-2018) Michael Klauss and Terry Yang signed letters of intent to swim at the collegiate level.  
   Chandler High - (2017-2018) Diamond Black, Veronica Core, Shawndre'a Amos, and Teryah Pane signed letters of intent to participate in track at the collegiate level.  
   Chandler High - (2017-2018) Rafael Garcia signed letters of intent to participate in wrestling at the collegiate level.  
   Chandler High - (2017-2018) Desiree Arnold signed a letter of intent to play softball at the collegiate level.  
   Chandler High - (2017-2018) Tristan Rael, Robert McPhee, Tre Hart, Anthony Rieck, Jamari Tansmore, Damien Maxwell, and Randy Robinson signed letters of intent to play football at the collegiate level.  
   Chandler High - (2017-2018) Brandon O'Neill and Will Long signed letters of intent to play baseball at the collegiate level.  
   Chandler High - (2017-2018) Twenty-six student-athletes were recognized this spring for committing to participate in athletics at the collegiate level next year. In all, 48 Chandler High athletes have signed letters of intent this year.  
   Chandler High - (2017-2018) Caden Hercules signed a letter of intent to participate in Cross Country/Track at Middle Tennessee State University.  
   Chandler High - (2017-2018) Gabbi Senior and Berenice Lizaraga signed letters of intent to play soccer at the collegiate level.  
   Chandler High - (2017-2018) Marcos Hernandez, Roman Macias, Jesus Garcia, Ricardo Grijalva, and Briant Sanchez signed letters of intent to play soccer at the collegiate level.  
   Chandler High - (2017-2018) Mason Mullins signed a letter of intent to play volleyball at Concordia University Irvine.  
   Santan Junior High - (2017-2018) Peggy Newendyke recently wrote a grant to support our Unified Sports, allowing athletic equipment and uniforms to be a part of the ongoing athleticism in our year-round sports.  
   Casteel High - (2017-2018) Congratulations to Casteel High Men's Track and Field who won the Division III State Championship at Mesa Community College on May 4. Isaac Davis placed 1st in Men's Division III 400 Meters, and Casteel also placed 1st in Men's Division III 4X400 Relay.  
   Casteel High - (2017-2018) Isaac Davis was recognized by the Phoenix Chapter of the National Alliance of African American Athletes as the Class of 2020 Sophomore Scholar Athlete of the Year. The Phoenix Chapter website 
   Chandler High - (2017-2018) The Chandler Girls Track Team won the state title, their 12th since 2006!  
   Chandler High - (2017-2018) Ms. Jessica Peacock has been named the AIA Unified Sports Coach of the Year! Under Ms. Peacock's leadership, CHS's Unified Sports Program is regarded across Arizona as the gold standard for Unified Sports.  
   Perry High - (2017-2018) Congratulations to Perry's Beach Volleyball team - 2018 Division I, Section I State Champions! VIDEO: Perry WINS the Beach State Championship on this point! 
   Chandler High - (2017-2018) Congratulations to Chandler High Women's Track and Field who won the Division I State Championship at Mesa Community College on May 2. The men's team also placed second. Chandler High men and women Track and Field individual state champs are: Jaheim Brown-Taylor - 1st place Men's 100 meters and Men's 200 meters; Ta'Mir Waters - 1st place Men's 400 Meters; Morgan Foster 1st place Women's 800 Meters; Haley Wolf - 1st place Women's 3200 Meters; Jai Gruenwald - 1st place Women's 100M Hurdles, Women's 300M Hurdles, Women's Long Jump, and Womens Varsity Triple Jump; and Samantha Ponds - 1st place Women's Varsity Discus. CHS also placed 1st in Men's 4 X 400 Relay, Women's 4X400 Relay and Women's 4X800 Relay.  
   Hamilton High - (2017-2018) Congratulations to Hamilton Track and Field Division I State Champs: Malik Whitaker - 1st place Men's Varsity High Jump, and Morgan Parzych - 1st place Women's 400 Meters.  
   Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary - (2017-2018) Hartford had a great representation of students who participated at the second annual track meet. We had two medal winners.  
   Chandler High - (2017-2018) Damion Maxwell, Chandler High School Senior, has been named a Scholar Athlete of the Year by the Phoenix Chapter of the National Alliance of African American Athletes.  
   Sanborn Elementary - (2017-2018) Congratulations to Sanborn 2nd grade student Chase Dryden, scholarship recipient for the Larry Fitzgerald Pro Football Camp.  
   Hancock Elementary - (2017-2018) Thank you, Mr. Hartwig and Mrs. Gee, for writing a Chandler Education Foundation (CEF) grant for a super fun pickle ball set for our students to enjoy at PE.  
   Hancock Elementary - (2017-2018) Hancock students Jordan Bivins and Sara Walker, along with our mascot Blaze (Natalie Horky), participated in the 2nd Annual Chandler Unified School District Track and Field event at Chandler High's Austin Field. Way to go, Hancock!  
   Chandler High - (2017-2018) Congratulations to the Chandler High Boys Volleyball team, winners of the 2018 Brophy Prep Invitational Volleyball Tournament.  
  

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