Phoenix
Union High School District has a long tradition of excellence in
interscholastic athletics. We believe that athletic participation can
play a significant role in the District’s mission of preparing every
student for success in college, career and life. Athletics and
extracurricular activities develop the whole student, providing learning
opportunities and experiences beyond the classroom. These activities
often reveal and strengthen new skills, while improving grades,
attendance, motivation, graduation and post-secondary attendance.
Athletic competition demands discipline, leadership, teamwork and
responsibility while enhancing self-esteem and healthy habits that can
last a lifetime. It is Phoenix Union’s goal to encourage and support
maximum student participation with affordable athletics, quality coaches
and outstanding facilities.
Ten
comprehensive high schools - Alhambra, Betty Fairfax, Camelback, Carl
Hayden, Cesar Chavez, Central, Maryvale, North, South Mountain and
Trevor Browne - compete in up to
13 Arizona Interscholastic Athletics (AIA) sports divided into three
seasons-Fall, Winter and Spring. There are 11 sports for girls and 10
sports for boys, including seven sports that have both girls and boys
teams. Many of the sports offer Freshman, Junior Varsity and Varsity
teams.
Metro Tech High
School competes in the Charter Athletic Association in boys and co-ed
soccer, girls volleyball and girls and boys basketball and cross
country.