The Mountain Lions return only four starters but hope to be a surprise team.
Soccer
Centennial goalkeeper Jacob Mays made six saves on Tuesday to lead the Bulldogs to a 2-0 boys soccer victory over visiting Palo Verde.
Maggie Shuirman scored with three minutes to play on Tuesday to give Faith Lutheran’s girls soccer team a 3-3 tie with host Shadow Ridge.
Arbor View defensive end Elijah Wade didn’t play football until ninth grade, but has developed quickly and earned a number of Division I scholarship offers.
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The defending Sunset Region champion Panthers are hoping for another big season.
The Aggies have won five straight state titles and hope to contend again this year.
The Diamondbacks are coming off a highly-successful 2016 season and hope to continue their momentum.
The Skyhawks return 15 lettermen, including nine starters, as they look to continue improving.
New head coach Tara Magdos inherits a team with 12 returning lettermen.
The Gators return 12 letter winners and are optimistic about the season.
The Gaels bring back six starters and aim to defend their Southwest League title.
The Spartans bring back seven starters as they aim for their fifth straight league title and a run at the Sunset Region and state crowns.
Despite losing three seniors who combined for 88 goals, the Gaels have the pieces in place for a big season.
The Roadrunners bring back nine starters from a team that advanced to the Class 3A state semifinals last season.