BY PETE MOHR | JUNE 30, 2010

Danica Gianni, coaching softball and teaching life lessons, is Sonoran News’ 2009-2010 Girls ‘Coach-of-the-Year’

coach danica gianniCSHS – Nearing the end of the interview for this feature, Girls Head Softball Coach Danica Gianni (“Doneet-sa,” is the correct pronunciation of the Serbian word for “morning star”), obviously more than a little touched, told this writer, “My team calls me Mama G.” and she, “right back at” them. I tell ‘em, ‘You’re my second family. We’re a family. And because we’re so close, we get through the tough times together.’ That’s a big thing for me.”  Keep reading ...

BY PETE MOHR | JUNE 30, 2010

Falcon ‘7-on-7s’ end Passing League Tournament play with quarterfinals berth

PHOENIX – After semi-stumbling to a 0-2-2 mark during Friday evening’s seeding play, the 7-on-7 Falcons came back 2-2 strong on Saturday, battling to a close loss in the quarter-finals to Tempe’s 5A-II Marcos de Niza June 25 – 26 at Brophy College Prep.   
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