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A decent percentage of the 12,000 students who attend a Catholic school in the Phoenix Diocese play at least one sport. Athletes and their coaches have recently proven themselves to be leaders of the pack. Here is a look at their accomplishments this month alone: Athletes ESPN, USA Today and Max Preps ranked St. Mary’s [...]

Another reason to appreciate Catholic school student ability. Production value, creativity and maybe a degree of self-sacrifice . . . all for a cause that’s not their own. Some 48 students and 15 teachers signed up to grow mustaches (with a special exemption for violating dress code) to raise awareness and money for prostate and [...]

Watch this: The pitcher you see, Max Ashton, is a student at Brophy College Preparatory. He was chosen to throw the first pitch in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series Oct. 5 through his involvement with the Foundation for Blind Children. Despite being vision impaired, Ashton excels at Brophy, climbed the highest mountain [...]

Some highlights from local Catholic schools: Football — In Brad Shear’s 13th season as Brophy’s freshmen football coach, his record now stands at 100-9-1. That includes a 21-game win streak. He’ll be recognized at tonight’s game. Don’t forget, local games will be carried on TV or livestreamed online. Check the schedule. Cross country — Notre [...]

Catholic school athletes make up half of the two-page spread in the current AZTeen Magazine’s “Ones to watch” article (p.30-31). All three are seniors. They are: Lauren Betlach, volleyball, Seton Catholic Preparatory High School in Chandler. On varsity since freshman year and part of three state championships. Placed in Junior Olympics. Haley Lawless, volleyball, Seton [...]