Zach Alvira

Joined: Feb 15, 2026

Zach Alvira is an award-winning sports editor and writer with over 10 years of experience working in the Arizona high school, college and professional sports landscape. He now serves as the Editor for the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association while covering Arizona prep sports. He began contributing to High School On SI in 2026.

Mar 18, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Saint Mary's Gaels head coach Randy Bennett speaks to the team during a practice session ahead of the first round of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

Arizona

Basha head coach Chris McDonald holds up the Open Division Championship trophy.

Arizona

St. Mary's Knights Mick Riordan (11) shoots a jumper over Millennium Tigers DJ Spencer (11) during the open division semifinals at Chaparral High School in Scottsdale, on March 4, 2026.

Arizona

Coolidge guard Shane Enos (42) drives against San Tan Charter guard Peyton Lubash (1) during a game at San Tan Charter in Gilbert, Ariz. on Feb. 13, 2026.

Arizona

The injunction blocks the AIA's decision to place Coolidge on probation, allowing the Bears back into the tournament

Coolidge High School facing off against Chinle in the 3A Quarterfinals Friday, Feb. 20.

Arizona

The AIA voted to uphold its decision to place Coolidge on probation, eliminating the Bears from the playoffs

Chandler quarterback Will Mencl celebrates on the way to the end zone during the Wolves' first-round Open Division playoff game against Brophy.

Arizona

Will Mencl is now the No. 4 player in the country and No. 1 quarterback.

Central High senior John Mattingly during a summer basketball game at the Section 7 Showcase in Mesa, Ariz.

Arizona

Claims against Central High School say the basketball team lost on purpose to avoid the Open Division quarterfinals.

Former Chandler coach Rick Garretson has been hired to take over the Servite High School football program in Anaheim, Calif.

California

After building Chandler into an Open Division powerhouse, Garretson returns home to Orange County aiming to revive the Servite Friars in the nation’s toughest conference.

Zach Alvira

Joined: Feb 15, 2026

A Pair of Mesa District Alums Taking Over Major College Hoops Programs

Championship Rematch, Out-of-State Battles Headline Weeks 1 & 2 of 2026 Arizona 6A Football Schedule

Arizona High School Champions Crowned Across Multiple Sports as the Winter Season Winds Down

Buzzer Beaters and Nail Biters: Breaking Down the Arizona Boys Basketball Semifinals

Arizona

Judge Signs Injunction to Reinstate Coolidge into 3A Semifinals

Arizona

AIA Upholds Coolidge Probation, Bears Officially Out of 3A Conference Playoffs

Arizona

Chandler QB Will Mencl Elevated to Five-Star status in Class of 2027

Arizona

AIA Investigating Claims of Central High ‘Tanking’ Open Division Game Against Sandra Day O’Connor

California

Rick Garretson Comes Full Circle, Leaving an Arizona Dynasty to Lead His Alma Mater Into Trinity League Gauntlet