BY PETE MOHR | MARCH 10, 2011

charlie dominickSenior bats not enough

After stumbling-and-bumbling to 11 errors (likely a CSHS dubious record) in their 6-14 loss at Raymond Kellis, March 3, the Baseball Falcons had only one way to go in their March 8 home opener against Sunrise Mountain: up!   Keep Reading...

BY PETE MOHR | MARCH 9, 2011

chad degrenierChad DeGrenier new head football coach at east valley's Mesa Mountain View

Will become only the fourth head football coach in school's 35-year history

CSHS – From my long-ago days in the U.S. Navy: “There’s always 10 percent that doesn’t get ‘the word’.” And until Monday, March 7, this writer didn’t get the word that Chad DeGrenier, 38, would be resigning his head football coaching position at Cactus Shadows to become Head Football Coach at (Mesa) Mountain View High School.   Keep Reading...

BY PETE MOHR | MARCH 9, 2011

Lady Falcons post 3-2 mark at Sunblast tourney; McIver, Goulder set new CSHS marks

‘Softball Marathon’ fundraiser at Varsity Field set for Saturday, March 12

CSHS – Sure, the Lady Falcons had hoped to fare better than 3-2 at Boulder Creek’s Sunblast Tournament, March 3-5; but somehow, they always seem to make their appearance interesting.   Keep Reading...

BY PETE MOHR | MARCH 9, 2011

elyssa hartsockElyssa Hartsock: A multi-talented Lady Falcon!

If I were to ask my readers if they know senior Elyssa Hartsock, many would answer, “Sure. She’s the centerfielder for the Softball Lady Falcons. One of their most consistent hitters.” That she is; but listen to CSHS Music Director Gary Wykoff: ...    Keep Reading...

BY PETE MOHR | MARCH 9, 2011

Lauren Lazo named to All-Arizona

lauren lazoNine soccer Falcons make All-State

CSHS – Reflecting the solid seasons that carried both boys and girls Soccer to the 4A Conference, Division I State Tournament semifinals, nine Falcons received post-season recognition by The Arizona Republic. Leading the award winners was senior midfielder Lauren Lazo who was named to the “All Arizona” team, honoring the 11 best players, 1A-5A Conferences. Lazo will play next season for the Princeton University Lady Tigers.

Other Falcon award-winners (in alphabetical order): senior Casey DeBusk (Honorable Mention), senior Tri-Captain Jack Huettner (Honorable Mention), senior Thor Kellin (1st Team), Lazo (1st Team), senior Co-Captain Tiffini Maitland (Honorable Mention), senior Taryn McClendon (Honorable Mention), junior Co-Captain Saige Williams (Honorable Mention), senior Bethany Park (2nd Team) and senior Tri-Captain Phil Wiltfong (Honorable Mention).

Sonoran News congratulates all award winners on their well-deserved recognition. Good luck to all seniors at the next level!