James Kelley
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Covering the Tucson Roadrunners, high school sports and UA sports for the Arizona Daily Star
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Despite a furious fourth quarter comeback, Arizona women's basketball fell short in its Big 12 season opener Monday vs. the Utah Utes.
Burke not content with 'moral victory' in Arizona women's hoops' Big 12 opener
Despite a furious fourth quarter comeback, Arizona women's basketball fell short in its Big 12 season opener Monday vs. the Utah Utes.
tucson.com
December 23, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Despite a furious fourth quarter comeback, Arizona women's basketball fell short in its Big 12 season opener Monday vs. the Utah Utes.
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Utah beat the Wildcats 63-62 on Monday afternoon in the four-corner rivals’ first Big 12 games of the season.
Arizona women’s basketball rallies late, falls short in Big 12 opener, 63-62
Utah beat the Wildcats 63-62 on Monday afternoon in the four-corner rivals’ first Big 12 games of the season.
tucson.com
December 22, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Utah beat the Wildcats 63-62 on Monday afternoon in the four-corner rivals’ first Big 12 games of the season.
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Saturday’s AHL Three Stars of the Night ⤵️
⭐️ Mitch Gibson
⭐️⭐️ Ben McCartney
⭐️⭐️⭐️ Jayson Megna
⭐️ Mitch Gibson
⭐️⭐️ Ben McCartney
⭐️⭐️⭐️ Jayson Megna
December 14, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Saturday’s AHL Three Stars of the Night ⤵️
⭐️ Mitch Gibson
⭐️⭐️ Ben McCartney
⭐️⭐️⭐️ Jayson Megna
⭐️ Mitch Gibson
⭐️⭐️ Ben McCartney
⭐️⭐️⭐️ Jayson Megna
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"there's a new serif in town"
Marco Rubio ordered diplomats to return to using Times New Roman font in official communications, calling his predecessor's decision to adopt Calibri a “wasteful” diversity move
Rubio Stages Font Coup: Times New Roman Ousts Calibri
The secretary of state called it a "wasteful" diversity move, according to an internal department cable seen by Reuters.
www.huffpost.com
December 10, 2025 at 1:06 AM
"there's a new serif in town"
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Salpointe honored its late girls soccer coach Kelly Pierce by renaming the women's portion of the Brandon Bean Tournament after Pierce. Her team made it to the title game Friday.
Late Salpointe girls soccer coach's presence felt in title game of Tucson tournament
Salpointe honored its late girls soccer coach Kelly Pierce by renaming the women's portion of the Brandon Bean Tournament after Pierce. Her team made it to the title game Friday.
tucson.com
December 6, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Salpointe honored its late girls soccer coach Kelly Pierce by renaming the women's portion of the Brandon Bean Tournament after Pierce. Her team made it to the title game Friday.
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Mica Mountain football will defend its 4A title in Tempe on Friday, seeking to win back-to-back state championships. This time the team has Jay Campos at the helm.
First-year Mica Mountain football coach is no stranger to state championship games
Mica Mountain football will defend its 4A title in Tempe on Friday, seeking to win back-to-back state championships. This time the team has Jay Campos at the helm.
tucson.com
December 4, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Mica Mountain football will defend its 4A title in Tempe on Friday, seeking to win back-to-back state championships. This time the team has Jay Campos at the helm.
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Last year's NCAA Tournament snub had Arizona volleyball on edge during the 2025 selection show, but the Wildcats exhaled upon learning that they'd be returning to the Big Dance.
Arizona volleyball returns to Big Dance and heads to familiar territory
Last year's NCAA Tournament snub had Arizona volleyball on edge during the 2025 selection show, but the Wildcats exhaled upon learning that they'd be returning to the Big Dance.
tucson.com
December 3, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Last year's NCAA Tournament snub had Arizona volleyball on edge during the 2025 selection show, but the Wildcats exhaled upon learning that they'd be returning to the Big Dance.
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Since the AIA began placing football teams based on on-field success instead of enrollment, the 4A-sized Lancers moved up to 5A and now 6A, the highest level of Arizona football.
Salpointe Catholic football's 4A power fuels 6A success
Since the AIA began placing football teams based on on-field success instead of enrollment, the 4A-sized Lancers moved up to 5A and now 6A, the highest level of Arizona football.
tucson.com
December 2, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Since the AIA began placing football teams based on on-field success instead of enrollment, the 4A-sized Lancers moved up to 5A and now 6A, the highest level of Arizona football.
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The Thunderbolts are back to defend their 2024 state championship title despite returning only one offensive starter and six defensive starters from last season.
Mica Mountain snags another road playoff upset; earns a spot in state championship
The Thunderbolts are back to defend their 2024 state championship title despite returning only one offensive starter and six defensive starters from last season.
tucson.com
December 2, 2025 at 6:03 PM
The Thunderbolts are back to defend their 2024 state championship title despite returning only one offensive starter and six defensive starters from last season.
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A pair of Southern Arizona football teams remain and they’re a couple familiar names: Salpointe Catholic in 6A and Mica Mountain in 4A, both in the state semifinals.
2 Tucson-area high school football teams remain in playoffs race
A pair of Southern Arizona football teams remain and they’re a couple familiar names: Salpointe Catholic in 6A and Mica Mountain in 4A, both in the state semifinals.
tucson.com
November 27, 2025 at 4:03 PM
A pair of Southern Arizona football teams remain and they’re a couple familiar names: Salpointe Catholic in 6A and Mica Mountain in 4A, both in the state semifinals.
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Boko Imama on the penalty shot with ease😮💨
##WBSvsHER
##WBSvsHER
November 27, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Boko Imama on the penalty shot with ease😮💨
##WBSvsHER
##WBSvsHER
Good seats are still available. Seriously though, forcing so many early games on 1 team is nasty work. Saturday mornings are for youth sports not major college football. After what happened with Oklahoma you’d think the Big 12 would limit how many early games a team has to endure
November 22, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Good seats are still available. Seriously though, forcing so many early games on 1 team is nasty work. Saturday mornings are for youth sports not major college football. After what happened with Oklahoma you’d think the Big 12 would limit how many early games a team has to endure
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6A, 5A and 4A high school football tournaments have reached the quarterfinals and 3A and 2A are on semifinals as some Southern Arizona teams get a second chance in rematches.
Quarter, semifinals set for Tucson-area high school football
6A, 5A and 4A high school football tournaments have reached the quarterfinals and 3A and 2A are on semifinals as some Southern Arizona teams get a second chance in rematches.
tucson.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:01 PM
6A, 5A and 4A high school football tournaments have reached the quarterfinals and 3A and 2A are on semifinals as some Southern Arizona teams get a second chance in rematches.
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After fireworks, the Marana mayor delivering the game ball, a police car escort to the field and a pregame flyover from a police helicopter: Marana out-dueled Yuma Catholic on Friday.
Under the Friday night lights, Marana football delivers for its fans
After fireworks, the Marana mayor delivering the game ball, a police car escort to the field and a pregame flyover from a police helicopter: Marana out-dueled Yuma Catholic on Friday.
tucson.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:16 PM
After fireworks, the Marana mayor delivering the game ball, a police car escort to the field and a pregame flyover from a police helicopter: Marana out-dueled Yuma Catholic on Friday.
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Saturday’s AHL Three Stars of the Night ⤵️
November 16, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Saturday’s AHL Three Stars of the Night ⤵️
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Dozens of Tucson-area high school athletes took part in early signing day Wednesday, inking deals with colleges near and far.
Tucson-area high school athletes ink deals with colleges
Dozens of Tucson-area high school athletes took part in early signing day Wednesday, inking deals with colleges near and far.
tucson.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Dozens of Tucson-area high school athletes took part in early signing day Wednesday, inking deals with colleges near and far.
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After a mixed week of action for Southern Arizona tackle football last Friday, all of the conferences are finally experiencing November madness.
Desert View, Marana, Salpointe, Mica Mountain football start postseason play
After a mixed week of action for Southern Arizona tackle football last Friday, all of the conferences are finally experiencing November madness.
tucson.com
November 13, 2025 at 6:04 PM
After a mixed week of action for Southern Arizona tackle football last Friday, all of the conferences are finally experiencing November madness.
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There was no shortage of big wins last week for Southern Arizona teams, like Tanque Verde, Benson and Cienega, but it’s Mountain View that comes out on top.
Southern Arizona football teams notch upset wins in postseason play
There was no shortage of big wins last week for Southern Arizona teams, like Tanque Verde, Benson and Cienega, but it’s Mountain View that comes out on top.
tucson.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:04 PM
There was no shortage of big wins last week for Southern Arizona teams, like Tanque Verde, Benson and Cienega, but it’s Mountain View that comes out on top.
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Walden Grove football’s postseason stay was shorter than expected, but under head coach Corey Noble, the Red Wolves have become a playoff fixture.
Walden Grove’s family-oriented football program is no stranger to the postseason
Walden Grove football’s postseason stay was shorter than expected, but under head coach Corey Noble, the Red Wolves have become a playoff fixture.
tucson.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Walden Grove football’s postseason stay was shorter than expected, but under head coach Corey Noble, the Red Wolves have become a playoff fixture.
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I miss the vision of the future from the 80s where everything was just much more 80s.
November 11, 2025 at 10:33 PM
I miss the vision of the future from the 80s where everything was just much more 80s.
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A career high 49 saves for Matthew Villalta last night with a packed week ahead🧱🙅
October 29, 2025 at 5:09 PM
A career high 49 saves for Matthew Villalta last night with a packed week ahead🧱🙅
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High school tackle football features a pair of Halloween treats with a packed schedule on Thursday and Friday throughout Tucson and Southern Arizona.
High school football in Tucson features Halloween treats
High school tackle football features a pair of Halloween treats with a packed schedule on Thursday and Friday throughout Tucson and Southern Arizona.
tucson.com
October 29, 2025 at 6:01 PM
High school tackle football features a pair of Halloween treats with a packed schedule on Thursday and Friday throughout Tucson and Southern Arizona.
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Since starting the season 0-3, the Pueblo Warriors have run back into playoff contention with their win streak and are near winning the Class 4A Gila Region title.
Pueblo High football rallies to beat Sahuarita, former coach
Since starting the season 0-3, the Pueblo Warriors have run back into playoff contention with their win streak and are near winning the Class 4A Gila Region title.
tucson.com
October 28, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Since starting the season 0-3, the Pueblo Warriors have run back into playoff contention with their win streak and are near winning the Class 4A Gila Region title.
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Söderhamn, Sweden native and Tucson Roadrunners rookie Noel Nordh has scored points in three of his last four games.
Swedish rookie Noel Nordh off to fast start for Roadrunners
Söderhamn, Sweden native and Tucson Roadrunners rookie Noel Nordh has scored points in three of his last four games.
tucson.com
October 27, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Söderhamn, Sweden native and Tucson Roadrunners rookie Noel Nordh has scored points in three of his last four games.
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In 1A high school football, the Arizona state tournament begins on Friday. In 2A, the first ever Region Crossover Games take place, pitting teams against an equal from another region.
As weather cools, action heats up for Tucson's big high school football teams
In 1A high school football, the Arizona state tournament begins on Friday. In 2A, the first ever Region Crossover Games take place, pitting teams against an equal from another region.
tucson.com
October 23, 2025 at 6:03 PM
In 1A high school football, the Arizona state tournament begins on Friday. In 2A, the first ever Region Crossover Games take place, pitting teams against an equal from another region.