Here are The Arizona Republic's top 10 leading candidates for high school football defensive player of the year. Vote in our poll for No. 1.

Freshman Gio Richardson "does not look like a young player running around out there with the offense." Plus, Kris Hutson and ...

Peoria Christian hurdler brought home gold at the IHSA boys state track meet, while Delavan, Princeton and Bureau Valley athletes also won titles.

These Peoria-area girls track athletes who advanced to the 2025 state finals, scheduled for May 22 at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston.