Game stories, enterprises, profiles, columns & features
Writing as a beat reporter for AZPreps365.com has shown me the power of community storytelling and taught me how to write well on deadline. Every feature, gamer, and profile is a chance to highlight athletes whose dedication deserves recognition.
Learning the art of finding great stories, particularly diving into enterprise topics, was one of the highlights of my year.
The State of Recreational Skiing in America
May 6, 2026 | Enterprise
What was once a pay-as-you-go sport has become a prepaid, bundled system. And as ski giants reshape the industry around subscriptions, a new question is emerging: who can still afford to get on the mountain – and who is being left behind?
Think the NHL won’t return to Arizona? Think again.
December 8, 2025 | Enterprise
There were many reasons the Coyotes franchise struggled in Arizona – but they’re not what you’d think. A new group in town understands what went so wrong, and they think they can bring a team back to the Valley the right way.
The Vezina conversation is missing a name: Scott Wedgewood
February 17, 2025 | Column
Every NHL season, the Vezina Trophy conversation follows a familiar script. This year, there’s a glaring omission from that conversation… Scott Wedgewood.
Leveling the Field: Boys and Girls Clubs of the Valley launches new AZPlays program for study
March 3, 2026
Youth sports are becoming a luxury in America, but Arizona’s Boys and Girls Clubs of the Valley (BGCAZ) fights back with its newest program, AZPlays.
Take Back the Game: When Sports Start Looking Like the Rest of Our Economy
February 17, 2025 | Column
Even the Colosseum had affordable seating. Let’s face it: attending and participating in sports is a luxury good in America, and being a die-hard fan is a lot harder these days.
From D-Pairings to Wine Pairings: What Italian Cuisine Can Tell Us About Olympic Hockey in Milan
January 26, 2026 | Column
It’s high-time someone answers the true question on everyone’s minds: What Italian dish would these four Olympic hockey teams be and why?
Scottsdale Christian battles injuries, smaller roster
September 24, 2025 | Game Story
A small roster and lingering injuries didn’t stop Scottsdale Christian Academy’s swim team from posting personal bests and relay milestones in Tuesday’s meet against Notre Dame Prep, Phoenix Christian Prep and Phoenix Country Day School.
Scottsdale Christian extends streak, tops Horizon Honors in 3 sets
September 19, 2025 | Game Story
The Scottsdale Christian girls volleyball team closed a hard-fought third set with a 10–0 run to sweep Horizon Honors, 25–12, 25–17, 25–19, on Thursday evening, notching its seventh straight win to remain atop the 2A division.
A quiet confidence: Kennedy Trillo’s journey as a deaf athlete
October 27, 2025 | Feature
Kennedy is deaf. That alone would have made playing a sport impressive. But she wanted to be good at it – college-good. A senior at Scottsdale Christian Academy, her prowess has earned her a softball offer from Western New Mexico University.
Scottsdale Christian headed to state title match
November 14, 2025 | Game Story
On Thursday, junior outside hitter Kaya Olafson was a force to be reckoned with, racking up 20 kills – more than the entire Knights roster, which finished with 14.