ELOY — Although he has been around the game for quite some time in different capacities, Thomas Cortez never really saw himself as being a head coach.

ELOY — After former coach Rishard Davis departed Santa Cruz following a 2020 state title victory, James Fitzgerald was brought in to keep the winning tradition alive. However, after only one year, Fitzgerald has decided to leave the program.

PHOENIX — The calling card for the Santa Cruz Valley softball team had been to play fast and aggressive both in the field and at the plate, while relying on their strong young core to lead the way. However, facing a tough Kingman Academy squad, the Dust Devils’ bats couldn’t keep up, ending …

PHOENIX — Before the season even began, Santa Cruz Valley head coach Andrea James told her team that the goal for them was to win the state championship. Now, after a 16-6 win over Heritage Academy-Laveen, the Dust Devils take the first step in achieving that championship goal.

ELOY — In front of a packed house at Santa Cruz Valley Union High School, the Dust Devils softball team took down to its Pinal County rival Coolidge 15-4 in five innings.

ELOY — After a solid 11-3 record in the 2021 season that ended at the quarterfinals round of the 2A Conference state tournament, the Santa Cruz Valley Dust Devils softball team has its eyes set on a back-to-back playoff run.

FLORENCE — With their last season ending in a winning record coming in 2016, the Santa Cruz Valley Dust Devils are looking to turn things around in 2022.

PHOENIX — Over the course of their high school careers, Wyatt Ogle and Diego Chavez have witnessed just about everything with the Santa Cruz Valley wrestling team.

ELOY — Santa Cruz Valley lineman Tanzor Gil became a force for the Dust Devils on both the offensive and defensive line. Although his senior season was cut short due to injury, the 6-foot-5 lineman did enough in his high school career to earn a scholarship to Garden City (Kansas) Community College.

ELOY — Three local wrestlers out of the Olympus club in Eloy have started off 2022 on top of the world after claiming the No. 1 spot in their respective weight class in the National Youth rankings.

ELOY — New Santa Cruz Valley basketball coach George Courtney has already made quite an impression in his short time at the helm in Eloy. Not only is he attempting to make the boys basketball program a winner, but he is also shining a spotlight on Eloy, bringing sports, community and hospita…

ELOY — Two Pinal County teams searching for their first win brought two very different styles to the Santa Cruz New Year’s Shootout, but it was the host Dust Devils who shot their way to victory.

ELOY — George Courtney has hit the ground running when it comes to rebuilding the Santa Cruz Valley Union boys basketball program.

CASA GRANDE — The Santa Cruz Valley Dust Devils were hoping to show what they can do at the Central Arizona Holiday Classic in Casa Grande, but the competition was too tough on Monday afternoon as they lost to Tucson Empire 74-50, and still searching for their first win of the season.

ELOY — The Santa Cruz Valley boys basketball team has hit a rough patch in the program’s history. The Dust Devils have not finished with a winning record since the 2016-17 season. However, new coach George Courtney believes that he has the young talent available to turn the program back into…

ELOY — Although the Santa Cruz Valley football team did not get a chance to defend its 2020 2A State Championship title, some individual members of the team are receiving recognition for their performances and the effort they put in during the season.

ELOY — For the Santa Cruz Valley Dust Devils, the objective all week was simple: win and you’re in.

ELOY — The United States Parachute Association’s National Championships have been ongoing since Oct. 17 at Skydive Arizona with both local and national competitors soaring through the skies, all looking to place high enough to receive an invitation to the US National team.

ELOY — The Santa Cruz Valley boys basketball team has hit a rough patch in the past two seasons.

TUCSON - The lights were dimmed on Santa Cruz Valley as injuries played a key role in Friday night's game against Tucson Tanque Verde.

ELOY — Skydive Arizona is one of the top skydiving locations in the country, and the United States Parachute Association decided on the Eloy location as host of its National Championships.

ELOY — Behind the running of Ricardo Alaniz and a strong defense the Santa Cruz Valley Dust Devils took down the Sequoia Pathway Pumas 27-18 in a pivotal game for playoff seeding.

ELOY – When it comes to 2A Conference football, winning the region still matters as the top regional teams earn an automatic bid to the state tournament.

ELOY — Skydive Arizona is one of the top skydiving locations in the country, and the United States Parachute Association has taken notice of this, naming it as the host for their National Championships event.

TUCSON — After a four-game losing streak, their longest streak in three years, the Santa Cruz Valley Dust Devils have had their backs against the wall.

ELOY - With their last two games resulting in losses, the reigning 2A state champion Santa Cruz Valley Dust Devils attempted to get the team back on track over Glendale Prep on Friday night.

ELOY — After suffering their first loss of the season last week on the road against Chandler Arizona College Prep, the Santa Cruz Valley Dust Devils looked for some redemption and to bounce back in their game against the undefeated Arizona Lutheran Academy.

ELOY — The Santa Cruz Valley volleyball team has had a tough string of seasons in the past. With only three wins coming last season, and going winless in 2019, the Dust Devils are looking to find some improvement on the court.

CHANDLER - It was a tale of two halves.

ELOY — After a strong season opening performance against San Tan Charter, the Santa Cruz Valley Dust Devils showed up even stronger in their home opener against Suprise Highland Prep. Jumping out to a big 36-6 lead at halftime and never looking back, taking down the Honey Badgers 50-6.

GILBERT — The Santa Cruz Valley Dust Devils took the first step in defending their 2A state championship Friday night. With the reigning champs handling business on the road, beating the Gilbert San Tan Charter Roadrunners 36-6.