AIA Everyday Hero

JamesBond Robinson
Paradise Valley High School
Student of the Year Boy Finalist

Bond, JamesBond has excelled at everything from the sports he’s captained to the fellow students he has tutored. He has been the coordinator for blood drives, a Football camp counselor, and for 12 years he’s helped out at the Life Care Center, selflessly volunteering his time. John McCain himself nominated JamesBond to the U.S. Military Academy, recognizing his caliber and potential. His superior academic record has not gone unnoticed as he has maintained a 4.0 grade-point average and an outstanding perfect attendance record four years in a row. Bond is an exceptional role model for our community, schools, and our athletic programs.

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Courtney Byron
Scottsdale Notre Dame Prep
Tennis

Byron captured her second straight Class 4A Division II state singles championship, leading Notre Dame to its first state team title with a 5-4 victory over Phoenix Arcadia.

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AIA Feature Story, by Don Ketchum: Jessica Tonn doesn’t really need a car. She can just run to wherever she needs to go.

The senior at Phoenix Xavier Prep has been running ever since she can remember. And it has served her well, resulting in various state and national honors as well as a recent scholarship commitment to Stanford University.

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In the news

San Luis knocked out in quarters - Yuma Sun
02/08/10
The Sidewinders were able to claw back against Gilbert High in regulation, but were unable to hold off the Tigers in overtime as San Luis lost its fourth straight quarterfinal match in the 5A-I state tournament.

State title games near for several teams in soccer - Arizona Daily Star
02/08/10
Southern Arizona will be playing for four - and possibly six - soccer state championships coming up this Friday and Saturday.

Local Roundup: Panthers crown three champions - Arizona Daily Sun
02/08/10
Cottonwood Mingus cruised to its fifth straight Grand Canyon Region wrestling crown Saturday, and prevailed in perhaps the marquee individual region match in all of Class 4A, Division II.

Pinnacle boys hold off Desert Mtn., reach semis - East Valley Tribune
02/06/10
A rampant comeback wasn’t in the cards for Desert Mountain during this Desert Valley Region (triple) rematch, as Pinnacle dominated most of the way and held on late for a 2-1 victory against the visiting Wolves in the 5A Division II boys soccer state tournament quarterfinals.

Carl Hayden advances past Rincon in boys soccer - Arizona Republic
02/06/10
Abner Calderon and his Phoenix Carl Hayden boys are state title contenders.

Amphi, Palo Verde win shootouts - Arizona Daily Star
02/06/10
Amphitheater star Ramon Aragon's versatility was on full display Friday night at Red Mountain Park.

Panthers, Eagles move into semis - Arizona Daily Sun
02/06/10
The Coconino and Flagstaff High girls soccer teams advanced to the Class 4A, Division II semifinals with a pair of victories Friday evening.

Desert Mountain upsets No.1 Millennium in girls soccer - Arizona Republic
02/06/10
Their steps, a little shorter. Their moves, a little slower. The game, slipping away.

Flagstaff High blanks Liberty to advance - Arizona Daily Sun
02/05/10
During its game against Flagstaff High, the Peoria Liberty girls soccer team was rudely introduced to the Eagles' 12th man.

Badgers use 20-0 run in fourth quarter to easily defeat host Sunnyside - Arizona Daily Star
02/05/10
The Tucson Badgers might be the most dangerous basketball team in Southern Arizona - and the most frustrating to watch.

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02/01/10
NFHS Citation Recipients Selected PDF File

01/26/10
Volleyball Substitution Change Allows for Requests Prior to Play PDF File

01/21/10
Can They Win it All Again - Estrella Foothills Girls Say Yes PDF File

01/13/10
Former Track Olympian Stephanie Hightower to Speak at NFHS Girls and Women in Sports Day Luncheon PDF File

01/11/10
National Coaches of the Year Selected by NFHS Coaches Association PDF File

01/06/10
Work Ethic Pushes Boulder Creek Basketball Team PDF File

01/05/10
New Mexico - Arizona Basketball Challenge PDF File

12/17/09
Corona del Sol Wrestlers Led by New Coach, 3 Returning Champs PDF File

12/16/09
Versatile Reed Leads Kingman Girls Basketball Team PDF File

12/09/09
5A Football Championship Storylines PDF File

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