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Vote for No. 1. Top 10 Arizona HS flag football teams

Vote for No. 1. Top 10 Arizona HS flag football teams

These are The Republic's rankings for Arizona high school flag football as of Oct. 12, 2026. Vote in our poll for No. 1.
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Vote for No. 1. Top 10 Arizona high school football games, Oct. 15-16

Vote for No. 1. Top 10 Arizona high school football games, Oct. 15-16

Here is a look at The Arizona Republic's 10 most intriguing high school football games of the week.
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Arizona Republic's HS football rankings. Snowflake makes big jump

Arizona Republic's HS football rankings. Snowflake makes big jump

With Walden Grove snapping Mica Mountain's 16-game winning streak, there's a new No. 1 in 4A ranked by The Arizona Republic.
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John Giles once targeted photo radar ticket scofflaws. His went unpaid

John Giles once targeted photo radar ticket scofflaws. His went unpaid

Former Mesa Mayor John Giles supported photo enforcement programs. He's been cited by them, too.
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The Format to play 2 unplugged hometown concerts in Phoenix

The Format to play 2 unplugged hometown concerts in Phoenix

Nate Ruess and Sam Means are bringing The Format back to Phoenix for two unplugged concerts. Here's where and how to get tickets.
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Huge free music festival returns to metro Phoenix. What to expect

Huge free music festival returns to metro Phoenix. What to expect

P.O.D., DJ Muggs and dozens of emerging acts are headed to downtown Mesa. Inside the free festival built around discovery, community and big ambitions
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6 questions about Gilbert's probe into falsehood about Goons reporter

6 questions about Gilbert's probe into falsehood about Goons reporter

Gilbert is investigating how a Town Councilmember got wind of a debunked rumor about an Arizona Republic Reporter who investigated the "Goons."
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2 wounded in shooting involving off-duty Mesa officer

2 wounded in shooting involving off-duty Mesa officer

A juvenile and a man were wounded by gunfire outside Versalles Reception Hall on Oct. 10. Scottsdale police are leading the shooting investigation.
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Make your Battle of the Bands picks. Meet the Phoenix Elite 8

Make your Battle of the Bands picks. Meet the Phoenix Elite 8

Who's the best local band (or solo act) in metro Phoenix? Vote now in Round 2 of our Arizona Republic Battle of the Bands for the best in local music.
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Vote. St. Mary's, Desert Mountain, McClintock Play of Week nominees

Vote. St. Mary's, Desert Mountain, McClintock Play of Week nominees

Here are three nominees for The Arizona Republic's high school football Play of the Week from Oct. 8-9, 2026. Vote in our poll for the top play.
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Vote. Top Arizona girls high school volleyball players, Oct. 5-10

Vote. Top Arizona girls high school volleyball players, Oct. 5-10

Here are 10 of the best Arizona girls high school volleyball performances of Oct. 5-10.
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Vote for the top Arizona high school flag football players, Oct. 5-10

Vote for the top Arizona high school flag football players, Oct. 5-10

Here is The Arizona Republic's list of top high school flag football performances from Oct. 5-10.