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For AzCentral/Arizona Republic I was assigned to cover Northern Arizona University football and other various assignments. I have had multiple articles featured in the sports section of the Arizona Republic paper and work as a digital producer on weekend evenings, editing, fact checking and posting stories as well as writing game updates for college football and select major league sports.

NAU football aims for success with return of key players, addition of new facesAfter posting a 5-6 record in 2021, the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks will look to build on returning talent for 2022.

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Arizona high school badminton 2022: Can anyone break Perry, Ironwood dominance?With the 2022-23 season underway, familiar faces will look to take home this year's girls badminton title.

NAU's PJ Poutasi went from Berkley to Flagstaff, now he's a leader on the offensive lineOffensive lineman PJ Poutasi played his entire undergraduate career at Cal before transferring to NAU in Fall of 2021.

Northern Arizona football hosts FCS No. 22 North Dakota in home openerLooking ahead to NAU football's game against North Dakota

Arizona high school esports competition sees change of season, continued growthArizona high school esports announce changes, excitement after partnership with PlayFly to expand the sport throughout the state.

Phoenix Rising fall to to San Diego Loyal on roadPhoenix Rising fall to to San Diego Loyal on road

Pandemic hobby to U.S. champion: How Sara Gebhardt of Phoenix turned archery into competitionSara Gebhardt of Phoenix, the "barebow pirate," began training in archery in October 2020 and since then has defeated a veteran on the national stage.

Northern Arizona football opens up Big Sky conference play against IdahoLooking ahead to Northern Arizona's matchup with Idaho

Hamilton ends Perry's streak, AZ College Prep upsets Prescott in state HS badminton championshipsHamilton snapped Perry's four year state title streak in badminton on Thursday while AZ College Prep upset Prescott in Division II

Northern Arizona looks to end three-game losing streak at home against Cal PolyNAU returns home to face Cal Poly for family weekend for the first time since 2018.

Ironwood Ridge tops Notre Dame to capture Division II Arizona high school boys golf titleIronwood Ridge captured the team title in boys Division II golf, while Carlos Astiazaran of Salpointe Catholic won the individual championship.

NAU men's basketball set to take on three Power Five teams as they open 2022-23 campaignAfter a mere 9-23 record last season, NAU men's basketball will open up its 2022-23 campaign against Michigan State on Nov. 7.

NAU women's basketball prepares for 2022-23 after successful campaign last seasonComing off a 17-14 (12-8 in Big Sky Conference play), NAU women's basketball hopes to build upon its success from last season.

Martinez named Big Sky Conference Offensive Player of the Week as NAU faces UC DavisComing off its first win in four matchups, NAU football will look to keep the streak going this weekend against UC Davis.

NAU football looks to end road trip on high note with win against Idaho StateAfter defeating UC Davis on the road last week, NAU will look to continue the streak in Idaho as they take on Idaho State on Saturday.

Week 12 Arizona high school football: scores, schedulesThis is the schedule and scores for Week 12 Arizona high school football

NAU hopes to improve record in matchup against Portland StateLooking ahead to Northern Arizona's matchup against Portland State

Hamilton ends Perry's streak, AZ College Prep upsets Prescott in state HS badminton championshipsHamilton snapped Perry's four year state title streak in badminton on Thursday while AZ College Prep upset Prescott in Division II

Ironwood Ridge tops Notre Dame to capture Division II Arizona high school boys golf titleIronwood Ridge captured the team title in boys Division II golf, while Carlos Astiazaran of Salpointe Catholic won the individual championship.

NAU football coach: Team needs to figure out how to finish games next yearNAU football will look to reflect on its lackluster 3-8 record (2-6 Big Sky) after falling to Weber State, 33-31 in its final game of the season

NAU football to host Weber State in final game of regular seasonThe 3-7 Lumberjacks are set to host Weber State at Toyota Findlay Field for the final game of the 2022 regular season.

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