The Xavier Prep girls have won nine state championships including three in a row from 1995 to 1997 and then six in row from 2007 to 2012. Added to that incredible accomplishment is six runner-up finishes including the last two in 2013 and 2014.
23 teams will be taking part in the Marana Mountain View Lions Den Invitational this Friday and Saturday. The teams participating include returning Division IV state champion Thatcher and 2013 Division V state champion St. David.
Track relationship evolves for Ellsworth sisters as the Highland tandem - senior Lauren and sophomore Alena, a top contender in the Division I 400 meter dash - deal with Lauren's year on the sidelines after tearing her ACL.