Brenden Martin
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Halftime | Flagstaff 19 - AZ College Prep 10
Jaidyn McClellan hits a corner 3 right before the half for Flagstaff’s first bench points. The Knights got to the foul line a lot, but got outscored 15-3 in the quarter.
Shandiin Bluelake leads all scorers with 6 points.
Jaidyn McClellan hits a corner 3 right before the half for Flagstaff’s first bench points. The Knights got to the foul line a lot, but got outscored 15-3 in the quarter.
Shandiin Bluelake leads all scorers with 6 points.
December 13, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Halftime | Flagstaff 19 - AZ College Prep 10
Jaidyn McClellan hits a corner 3 right before the half for Flagstaff’s first bench points. The Knights got to the foul line a lot, but got outscored 15-3 in the quarter.
Shandiin Bluelake leads all scorers with 6 points.
Jaidyn McClellan hits a corner 3 right before the half for Flagstaff’s first bench points. The Knights got to the foul line a lot, but got outscored 15-3 in the quarter.
Shandiin Bluelake leads all scorers with 6 points.
Low scoring first quarter as turnovers were rampant. Shandiin Bluelake with all four points for the Eagles.
[End Q1] AZ College Prep 7 - Flagstaff 4
[End Q1] AZ College Prep 7 - Flagstaff 4
December 13, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Low scoring first quarter as turnovers were rampant. Shandiin Bluelake with all four points for the Eagles.
[End Q1] AZ College Prep 7 - Flagstaff 4
[End Q1] AZ College Prep 7 - Flagstaff 4
Arizona College Prep wins the tip.
December 13, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Arizona College Prep wins the tip.
The semifinals of the girls bracket of the Pepsi Holiday Tournament are here. The Flagstaff Eagles take on the Arizona College Prep Knights.
Both teams are 3-0 in the tourney. Both teams won their pool. Winner goes to the championship game at 5 p.m.
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Both teams are 3-0 in the tourney. Both teams won their pool. Winner goes to the championship game at 5 p.m.
Follow along for updates.
December 13, 2025 at 6:08 PM
The semifinals of the girls bracket of the Pepsi Holiday Tournament are here. The Flagstaff Eagles take on the Arizona College Prep Knights.
Both teams are 3-0 in the tourney. Both teams won their pool. Winner goes to the championship game at 5 p.m.
Follow along for updates.
Both teams are 3-0 in the tourney. Both teams won their pool. Winner goes to the championship game at 5 p.m.
Follow along for updates.
It’s Pepsi time. The first boys semifinal between ALA - Queen Creek and Estrella Foothills is coming down to the wire.
The winner plays the winner of Flagstaff/River Valley.
Flagstaff girls vs. Arizona College Prep for a spot in the championship game is coming up next.
The winner plays the winner of Flagstaff/River Valley.
Flagstaff girls vs. Arizona College Prep for a spot in the championship game is coming up next.
December 13, 2025 at 5:49 PM
It’s Pepsi time. The first boys semifinal between ALA - Queen Creek and Estrella Foothills is coming down to the wire.
The winner plays the winner of Flagstaff/River Valley.
Flagstaff girls vs. Arizona College Prep for a spot in the championship game is coming up next.
The winner plays the winner of Flagstaff/River Valley.
Flagstaff girls vs. Arizona College Prep for a spot in the championship game is coming up next.
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Final | Flagstaff 1 - Arcadia 0
Diego Soto’s game-winner in the final moments gives the Eagles the win in the home opener.
Flagstaff will host Saguaro here on Monday.
Diego Soto’s game-winner in the final moments gives the Eagles the win in the home opener.
Flagstaff will host Saguaro here on Monday.
December 12, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Final | Flagstaff 1 - Arcadia 0
Diego Soto’s game-winner in the final moments gives the Eagles the win in the home opener.
Flagstaff will host Saguaro here on Monday.
Diego Soto’s game-winner in the final moments gives the Eagles the win in the home opener.
Flagstaff will host Saguaro here on Monday.
Another great save by Dojo Coleman on a free kick.
Flagstaff 0 - Arcadia 0
Flagstaff 0 - Arcadia 0
December 12, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Another great save by Dojo Coleman on a free kick.
Flagstaff 0 - Arcadia 0
Flagstaff 0 - Arcadia 0
The home openers continue as Flagstaff boys soccer (1-1) plays host to the Arcadia Titans (0-0-1) at Rick Smith Athletic Field.
The Eagles are coming off a 9-1 road win over Mesquite on Monday.
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The Eagles are coming off a 9-1 road win over Mesquite on Monday.
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December 12, 2025 at 9:56 PM
The home openers continue as Flagstaff boys soccer (1-1) plays host to the Arcadia Titans (0-0-1) at Rick Smith Athletic Field.
The Eagles are coming off a 9-1 road win over Mesquite on Monday.
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The Eagles are coming off a 9-1 road win over Mesquite on Monday.
Follow along for updates.
“Zeb is a little bigger, so he is going to be a bigger target. The other two guys, Khalil and Josiah, are guys that I think are really versatile, can be inside and outside receivers.”
Brian Wright on the 3 high school wide receivers that are a part of NAU’s early signing class.
Brian Wright on the 3 high school wide receivers that are a part of NAU’s early signing class.
December 12, 2025 at 5:56 PM
“Zeb is a little bigger, so he is going to be a bigger target. The other two guys, Khalil and Josiah, are guys that I think are really versatile, can be inside and outside receivers.”
Brian Wright on the 3 high school wide receivers that are a part of NAU’s early signing class.
Brian Wright on the 3 high school wide receivers that are a part of NAU’s early signing class.
“Those are things we’ll take day by day as the process goes. He’s certainly going to elevate that room.”
Brian Wright of a redshirt is on the table for Donivan Dixon as he enters a quarterback room full of talent and players with years of eligibility remaining.
Brian Wright of a redshirt is on the table for Donivan Dixon as he enters a quarterback room full of talent and players with years of eligibility remaining.
December 12, 2025 at 12:38 AM
“Those are things we’ll take day by day as the process goes. He’s certainly going to elevate that room.”
Brian Wright of a redshirt is on the table for Donivan Dixon as he enters a quarterback room full of talent and players with years of eligibility remaining.
Brian Wright of a redshirt is on the table for Donivan Dixon as he enters a quarterback room full of talent and players with years of eligibility remaining.
“Donivan was always at the top. Very early on, as we threw that videotape on of him, and then started to get to know him and what he’s all about, we targeted him as the top guy all along.”
Brian Wright said of all the QBs he looked at, Donivan Dixon was his top choice to sign.
Brian Wright said of all the QBs he looked at, Donivan Dixon was his top choice to sign.
December 11, 2025 at 7:04 PM
“Donivan was always at the top. Very early on, as we threw that videotape on of him, and then started to get to know him and what he’s all about, we targeted him as the top guy all along.”
Brian Wright said of all the QBs he looked at, Donivan Dixon was his top choice to sign.
Brian Wright said of all the QBs he looked at, Donivan Dixon was his top choice to sign.
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“By intention, we want to fill the voids. We want to add to typically every position every year. It seems like this day and age in college football you’re doing that more and more.”
NAU’s early signing class was fairly spread out across offense, defense and special teams.
NAU’s early signing class was fairly spread out across offense, defense and special teams.
December 11, 2025 at 12:17 AM
“By intention, we want to fill the voids. We want to add to typically every position every year. It seems like this day and age in college football you’re doing that more and more.”
NAU’s early signing class was fairly spread out across offense, defense and special teams.
NAU’s early signing class was fairly spread out across offense, defense and special teams.
“It’s always about the people and the relationships. I think you have to develop that as a position coach, me as a head coach, all the people that are going to really touch the lives of their son while they’re here.”
Brian Wright on NAU’s biggest selling point to recruits.
Brian Wright on NAU’s biggest selling point to recruits.
December 10, 2025 at 6:12 PM
“It’s always about the people and the relationships. I think you have to develop that as a position coach, me as a head coach, all the people that are going to really touch the lives of their son while they’re here.”
Brian Wright on NAU’s biggest selling point to recruits.
Brian Wright on NAU’s biggest selling point to recruits.
“We were able to put a full year’s worth of work with these guys. We were able to get them here for spring practice on unofficial visits. We were able to get them here to our summer camps.”
NAU head coach Brian Wright on this year’s early signing class.
NAU head coach Brian Wright on this year’s early signing class.
December 10, 2025 at 4:52 PM
“We were able to put a full year’s worth of work with these guys. We were able to get them here for spring practice on unofficial visits. We were able to get them here to our summer camps.”
NAU head coach Brian Wright on this year’s early signing class.
NAU head coach Brian Wright on this year’s early signing class.
Final | Flagstaff 89 - Poston Butte 23
The defending 4A champions with a statement to start the season, blowing the doors off in their home opener.
The defending 4A champions with a statement to start the season, blowing the doors off in their home opener.
December 10, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Final | Flagstaff 89 - Poston Butte 23
The defending 4A champions with a statement to start the season, blowing the doors off in their home opener.
The defending 4A champions with a statement to start the season, blowing the doors off in their home opener.
[End Q3] Flagstaff 77 - Poston Butte 20
The Broncos opened the quarter with a 3-pointer, but the Eagles went on a 15-0 run after that to once again extend the lead.
The Broncos opened the quarter with a 3-pointer, but the Eagles went on a 15-0 run after that to once again extend the lead.
December 10, 2025 at 2:54 AM
[End Q3] Flagstaff 77 - Poston Butte 20
The Broncos opened the quarter with a 3-pointer, but the Eagles went on a 15-0 run after that to once again extend the lead.
The Broncos opened the quarter with a 3-pointer, but the Eagles went on a 15-0 run after that to once again extend the lead.
Halftime | Flagstaff 58 - Poston Butte 14
The Eagles outscore the Broncos 20-6 in the second quarter and extend their huge lead.
Shandiin Bluelake leads all scorers with 11 points.
The Eagles outscore the Broncos 20-6 in the second quarter and extend their huge lead.
Shandiin Bluelake leads all scorers with 11 points.
December 10, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Halftime | Flagstaff 58 - Poston Butte 14
The Eagles outscore the Broncos 20-6 in the second quarter and extend their huge lead.
Shandiin Bluelake leads all scorers with 11 points.
The Eagles outscore the Broncos 20-6 in the second quarter and extend their huge lead.
Shandiin Bluelake leads all scorers with 11 points.
Poston Butte wins the tip after the tie-up.
December 10, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Poston Butte wins the tip after the tie-up.
Only a few days before the Pepsi Holiday Tournament, Flagstaff girls basketball (2-0) has its home opener against the Poston Butte Broncos (2-1).
The Eagles have beaten Eastmark and Westview on the road to start the season.
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The Eagles have beaten Eastmark and Westview on the road to start the season.
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December 10, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Only a few days before the Pepsi Holiday Tournament, Flagstaff girls basketball (2-0) has its home opener against the Poston Butte Broncos (2-1).
The Eagles have beaten Eastmark and Westview on the road to start the season.
Follow along for updates.
The Eagles have beaten Eastmark and Westview on the road to start the season.
Follow along for updates.
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Final | Deer Valley 51 - Coconino 45
A valiant effort, but the Panthers’ comeback effort comes short. Coconino will be back here on Thursday against Page.
A valiant effort, but the Panthers’ comeback effort comes short. Coconino will be back here on Thursday against Page.
December 9, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Final | Deer Valley 51 - Coconino 45
A valiant effort, but the Panthers’ comeback effort comes short. Coconino will be back here on Thursday against Page.
A valiant effort, but the Panthers’ comeback effort comes short. Coconino will be back here on Thursday against Page.
[End Q3] Deer Valley 34 - Coconino 27
The scoring picked up later in the quarter. Cicilla and Samantha Romero each had 4 points in the quarter for Deer Valley.
The scoring picked up later in the quarter. Cicilla and Samantha Romero each had 4 points in the quarter for Deer Valley.
December 9, 2025 at 3:20 AM
[End Q3] Deer Valley 34 - Coconino 27
The scoring picked up later in the quarter. Cicilla and Samantha Romero each had 4 points in the quarter for Deer Valley.
The scoring picked up later in the quarter. Cicilla and Samantha Romero each had 4 points in the quarter for Deer Valley.
Halftime | Deer Valley 24 - Coconino 20
The Panthers closed the gap in the second quarter with 7 points from Jazlyn Hanley and 6 from Rebekah Wilson.
Mollie Childress ended Hanley’s 7-0 run with a 3.
The Panthers closed the gap in the second quarter with 7 points from Jazlyn Hanley and 6 from Rebekah Wilson.
Mollie Childress ended Hanley’s 7-0 run with a 3.
December 9, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Halftime | Deer Valley 24 - Coconino 20
The Panthers closed the gap in the second quarter with 7 points from Jazlyn Hanley and 6 from Rebekah Wilson.
Mollie Childress ended Hanley’s 7-0 run with a 3.
The Panthers closed the gap in the second quarter with 7 points from Jazlyn Hanley and 6 from Rebekah Wilson.
Mollie Childress ended Hanley’s 7-0 run with a 3.