The Hatch/Strawn family has been a pillar of Mesa High athletics over the past two decades. Their impact has been felt on and off the court in the Mesa community.
Walden Grove beat Pueblo 28-20 to take control of the 4A Gila Region. The Red Wolves are now one game away from clinching a region title and the playoff berth that comes with it.
The Rio Rico Rattler Cross Country meet will run on Saturday morning starting at 8:30 a.m. The course will be the same for the Southern Arizona sectional races.
The Arizona College Prep Knights were defeated by the Fountain Hills High School Falcons 31-16 in a Class 3A Metro East Matchup on Friday at Hamilton High School.