Link: https://arizonavarsity.rivals.com/n...ffers-the-toxic-side-of-recruiting-in-arizona

Spring Ball Interview: Casteel HC/OL Duo Joe Bushman and Bryce Greer

Link: https://arizonavarsity.rivals.com/n...casteel-hc-ol-duo-joe-bushman-and-bryce-greer

I'm fascinated by the region placement that takes Casteel out of the CUSD and gives them a chance to compete in the second half of the season- something they haven't been able to do in their time in the Premier region.

You can also do a lot of reading between the lines in the talks about a positive atmosphere. I think Bobby Newcombe is a brilliant coach, but sometimes voices don't match the ears they get matched up with- especially over time, and in a situation where your late season opponents are all monsters.

Awesome story from @Zalvira about an Arizona high school basketball player who made the decision to pursue his father's NFL path- now on his fourth college and his second position, Malik Charles is ready to make his mark for Oklahoma State football

Link: https://arizonavarsity.rivals.com/n...les-embraces-unique-route-to-the-big-12-stage

Spring Ball Interview: Higley Head Coach Eddy Zubey

Via @AdamBeadle

Link: https://arizonavarsity.rivals.com/news/spring-ball-interview-higley-head-coach-eddy-zubey

Higley was at 6A for two years and didn’t have a winning record in either season despite having multiple D1 athletes. This will be interesting, because I think they have a more favorable region placement, and played a much tougher schedule in 2024 than they used to play prior to their previous move upward.

Link: https://arizonavarsity.rivals.com/news/2026-safety-niko-jandreau-commits-to-oklahoma

I'll work on a commitment analysis in the next week or so- good stuff @AdamBeadle!