Articles by Kyle Odegard
Summer PrimeTime tourney showcases state’s top boys hoops teams
Eight of the best boys basketball teams in Arizona will convene at Highland on Friday and Saturday for the Summer PrimeTime tournament. Each team will have one exhibition game before the single-elimination tournament begins. The …
Height doesn’t stand in way of Pac-12 shot for Saguaro QB Luke Rubenzer
The Saguaro football program is no stranger to standout football quarterbacks.
Tim Ruben was the Tribune’s Player of the Year in 2007 after leading the Sabercats to a pair of state championships. Little brother Teddy earned …
Several high E.V. picks sign with MLB teams
The signings are coming fast and furious, as many former East Valley baseball stars have agreed to terms with the Major League Baseball teams which drafted them last week. All figures courtesy of Baseball America.
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Standout PG Jalen Jenkins may not be back for Mesa next season
Mesa High standout point guard Jalen Jenkins has not played with the boys basketball team at all this summer and may not be back with the Jackrabbits next year.
Mesa coach Shane Burcar said he’s been …
E.V. MLB draftees must now weigh financial factors
It was a good first two days for local players getting selected in the Major League Baseball draft, as most either went near their projections or above. The next part is signing with the professional …
East Valley players dot Baseball America’s MLB draft watch list
Baseball America published its Arizona prospect report on Thursday with the MLB draft one week away. Not surprisingly, several East Valley names dotted the list.
Desert Ridge shortstop Riley Unroe, the Tribune’s Player of the Year, …
Red Mountain boys hoops standout Sessions transfers to Mountain View
Andy Sessions, Red Mountain boys basketball’s second-leading scorer from a season ago, has transferred to Mountain View, his father, Greg, said.
Greg Sessions was fired as coach of Red Mountain at the end of last season, …
Summer hoops success can carry over to season
There is no such thing as the offseason any more, as the close of the school year simply allows more time for football passing leagues and basketball team camps.
While there should be a fair dose …
Ky Westbrook competes in Dream 100 on Saturday
Chandler track phenom Ky Westbrook will compete in the Dream 100 at the adidas Grand Prix in New York City on Saturday against some of the best high school sprinters in the country.
The Wolves junior …
Desert Ridge SS Riley Unroe earns D-I baseball coaches POY
The Arizona Baseball Coaches Association has released its All-State teams for each of the four divisions. Here are the East Valley players who made the list, led by Desert Ridge shortstop Riley Unroe, who was …
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