Athletics In The News

TEMPE - Monday night’s 5A conference state softball championship was Desert Mountain’s opportunity to cement itself as one of the state’s greatest softball dynasties. 

Behind star junior pitcher Lilly Goodwin, the top seeded Wolves hoisted the gold trophy at Arizona State University’s Farrington Stadium for the third straight year, following a 4-0 victory over Tucson Canyon Del Oro.

“I don't think anything at this level matches playing for a championship. I mean having everybody in the stands cheer for you, whether they're here for the game or for you, or whether they're rooting against you. 
I mean, having those people here cheer, it’s a lot. It's so loud, I can’t hear myself think, but it's still so fun,” said Goodwin.

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Cyan De Luigi’s knows all about being patient.

And that attribute was vital in the Desert Mountain senior contributing to Monday’s celebration at Arizona State University’s Farrington Stadium.

De Luigi hasn’t had much playing time until this year, biding her time for that special senior year. She’s showed the same patience when she came to the plate for a second time in the 5A state softball championship game.

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Arcadia softball sophomore Sydney Kelley may be an underclassman, but she has played like an experienced veteran in her first two seasons with the Titans. 

The sophomore middle infielder led the team last season in five categories as a freshman, and she’s doing more of the same this year for the reigning Desert Sky Region champions.

Kelley last season batted a whopping .445 with 49 hits, 23 RBIs, 46 runs, 30 stolen bases, and an on-base percentage of .479 in 34 games played.

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The Chaparral girls soccer team is not only good on the field but they can cook up a mean bowl of pasta for bonding nights. 

To keep up with their championship appearances, Chaparral prioritizes the bond within the entire team.

Parties such as pasta nights helps keep the team as close knit as possible to continue to earn their state championship titles.  

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As Principal Margaret Serna prepares for retirement in 2025, her 48-year career with Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) leaves countless memories, celebrations, and success stories behind. Among those is that of Phoenix Jose, a student whose journey has been defined by perseverance and the support of family, friends, and educators.

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