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Taser fails to drop suspect

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00 EST

PHOENIX — A Taser proved ineffective in subduing a 42-year-old Phoenix man after an alleged burglary attempt Sunday night, requiring backup from a SWAT team, according to the Phoenix Police Department.

Phoenix wrestlers pound North Valley in home finale

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 23:18 EST

PHOENIX — The third-ranked Phoenix wrestling team didn't disappoint in its final home dual of the year, collecting five pins and five forfeits en route to a 65-6 victory over North Valley on Wednesday.

Poised Mustangs top Pirates

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:36 EST

PHOENIX — The level of talent on the court Tuesday was essentially the same, but Hidden Valley used its advantage in experience and interior play to deny No. 2-ranked Phoenix in a pivotal Skyline Conference matchup.

Phoenix routs Henley, sets up showdown

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 01:27 EST

PHOENIX — Phoenix started each half with a surge and rolled to a 66-45 boys basketball victory over Henley in Skyline Conference basketball Friday.

Dungannon's career night powers Pirates

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 01:22 EST

PHOENIX — Just a sophomore, Tyler Dungannon isn't shy about putting up shots for the high-octane Phoenix boys basketball team.

Local 92-year-old athlete still going strong

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 23:58 EST

PHOENIX — If the residents of Bear Lake Estates look out their window, pull out of their driveway or head out for their morning walk at just the right time, they'll see something so completely out of the ordinary, a double-take is unavoidable.

Phoenix students get bugged and love it

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:21 EST

PHOENIX — After explaining the benefits, dangers and idiosyncrasies of all things creepy and crawly to Phoenix Elementary School third-graders, John Jackson casually announces he's going to pull out Charlotte, his pet tarantula.

Powell powers Mustangs past Pirates

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:51 EST

PHOENIX — Phoenix girls basketball coach Randy Kirkland couldn't identify what it was, but something lit a fire underneath Hidden Valley's belly at halftime and the Pirates had no answer on Friday.

Henley fends off cold-shooting Pirates

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:30 EST

PHOENIX — Shooting woes have been the nemesis of the Phoenix girls basketball team, and it cost the Pirates again on Tuesday against Henley.