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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 [...]

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 [...]

Here are some Catholic options for your holiday weekend… Memorial Day services at Catholic cemeteries, confirmations in three languages at two parishes, young adult gathering, singles gathering, plus TV programming for Catholics. Memorial Day Mass, service at Catholic cemeteries (locations) — 8 a.m. May 30 at St. Francis cemetery, Holy Cross Cemetery in Avondale and [...]

The Berklee College of Music is honoring Isabella Perrino, a freshman at Notre Dame Preparatory in Scottsdale, with a full academic scholarship to its five-week summer program. The award typically goes to juniors and seniors, but through Perrino’s work with the Phoenix Conservatory of Music, she has already proven her talent. Another artist from the [...]

In a nutshell, that was the results of this weekend’s track and field state championships. Brophy College Preparatory finished first and Xavier College Preparatory third in Division I competition. Notre Dame finished third among men in Division II competition. Other items of note include two Broncos earning 67 of Brophy’s 77 points (four-point boys team [...]