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Arizona softball sweeps Hillenbrand Invitational

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February 25, 2024

Arizona softball sweeps Hillenbrand Invitational

No. 22 Arizona softball team swept the Hillenbrand Invitational extending their record to 15-1 at Mike Candrea Field at Rita Hillenbrand Stadium between Feb. 22-25.

The Wildcats played six games against Drake University (6-3), University of Indiana (6-3) (10-9), Marshall University (12-4) (10-2) and Central Michigan University (5-4).

Along with the six games, Arizona also played one of its longest games in program history. It would come when facing Indiana for a second time when the game was sent to extra innings and would not be decided until the 14th inning.

Day 1: Thursday, Feb. 22

Game 1: Arizona vs. Drake at 6 p.m

In game one on Thursday, Feb. 22, the Wildcats took on Drake. Arizona sent Brook Mannon out as the starting pitcher. The game quickly became a pitching battle that lasted for five innings. In the bottom of the fifth however, the Wildcats would break the 0-0 stalemate putting 5 runs on the board after back-to-back home runs by Carlie Scupin and Olivia DiNardo. Mannon stayed out for the Wildcats till the seventh inning where she gave up two runs and was replaced by Aissa Silva who closed out the last inning.

Day 2: Friday, Feb. 23

Game 2: Arizona vs. Indiana at 4:50 p.m

Friday brought day two of the Hillenbrand Invitational and the Wildcats’ first double header of the tournament. The Wildcats took on Indiana first, sending out Miranda Stoddard as the starting pitcher. Indiana took the early lead in the top of the first inning but after another Scupin homer to centerfield, the ‘Cats got the lead back 2-1. After an Indiana 2-run homer in the top of the fourth inning, Stoddard would be replaced with Silva as pitcher. Arizona would answer again in the bottom of the inning scoring 3 runs of their own, reclaiming the lead. The Wildcats would score once more in the bottom of the sixth inning to help them win 6-3.

Game 3: Arizona vs. Marshall at 7:15 p.m

In its second game of the day and third game of the tournament, Arizona took on Marshall. The Wildcats sent Miranda Stoddard out as their starting pitcher. Marshall took the early lead, scoring a run in the top of the first inning, but Arizona’s Tayler Biehl answered with her first career home run to take the lead 2-1. After some back-and-forth scoring, the game would become tied 3-3, but in the bottom of the fifth inning, the Wildcats’ offense would put up 7 runs and in the bottom of the sixth inning, the Wildcats scored 2 more runs mercy ruling Marshall to win 12-4.

Day 3: Saturday, Feb. 24

On day three of the Hillenbrand Invitational, Arizona played the same two teams from the day before, Indiana and Marshall.

Game 4: Arizona vs. Indiana at 4:35 p.m

In game one of the day, Arizona faced Indiana again and sent out Silva as their starting pitcher. Indiana would take the early lead in the top of the second inning but the Wildcats answered in the bottom of the inning, tying the game at 1-1. Arizona would take its first lead of the day in the bottom of the third, scoring 2 runs. Indiana soon tied the game at 3-3 following a solo home run in the fifth inning. Arizona and Indiana would both score in the seventh inning, keeping the game tied and sending the Wildcats to their first extra innings battle of the season.

In extra innings, teams start with a player on second base and in this game, it was all about advancing the runner. Both teams scored runs in the eighth, tenth, eleventh and fourteenth innings. In the top of the 14 inning, the Wildcats gave up 2 runs to Indiana after a line drive hit made it back to the center field wall. The Wildcats, having played basically two games, entered the bottom of the 14th inning down 2 runs their largest deficit of the day.

After Mannon was hit by a pitch and Blaise Biringer was intentionally walked, Emily Schepp singled, advancing all the runners and scoring one for the Wildcats. Taylor Beihl then hit a sac-fly, scoring Mannon, who tagged and took off for home, scoring the second run to tie the game at 9-9. With runners on second and third, Jasmine Perezchica hit a ground ball to third base, beating the throw and allowing the winning run to cross the plate. Arizona ended the game on top 10-9 over Indiana. Silva was taken out of the game in the fourth inning but put back in in the seventh she finished the game for the Wildcats, pitching 10.1 innings and getting her seventh win of the season.

Head coach Caitlin Lowe said she was so proud of the team and happy to see them stay in the game all the way through. “It took guts […] I was so proud of the team and [Aissa], especially for each inning being like, ‘yep, I got this,’” said Lowe.

Game 5: Arizona vs. Marshall at 8:40 p.m

The second game on Saturday, was decided in five innings, with the Wildcats mercy ruling Marshall again. Arizona sent Stoddard out for the start. She was relieved in the third inning by Ali Blanchard, who closed out the game for the Wildcats. After a slow start for the ‘Cats, giving up 2 runs in the top of the first, the Wildcats got on the board with 2 runs in the bottom of the second inning. It would be the bottom of the fifth inning where Arizona put Marshall away, scoring 6 runs, including back-to-back home runs again by Scupin and DiNardo. Arizona claimed their late-night victory 10-2 over Marshall.

Day 4: Sunday, Feb. 25

Game 6: Arizona vs. Central Michigan at 11:30 p.m

On the last day of the Hillenbrand Invitational, the Wildcats took on Central Michigan. Arizona sent out Brook Mannon for the start. However, she was replaced by Blanchard in the third, who also would be replaced by Stoddard in the third inning. Central Michigan got out to the early lead, scoring 1 run in the first inning and another 2 runs in the third. Arizona battled back, scoring a run in the bottom of the third, fifth and sixth innings. With no one scoring in the seventh, the Wildcats went to extra innings for the second time this weekend. Silva was brought in to pitch again, only giving up 1 run in the top of the eighth. Arizona would respond and get the winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning, winning 5-4.

Looking ahead:

Arizona now goes on the road to the Crimson Classic in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Games to watch next week in the Crimson Classic are both matchups against No. 10 ranked Alabama on Friday at 5:30 and Saturday at 2:30.

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Know Your Foe: Arizona Cardinals | Week 15

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December 12, 2025

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Know Your Foe: Arizona Cardinals | Week 15

Two years ago, the Arizona Cardinals arrived in Houston ready to spoil what had been a magical run to that point for the Houston Texans. QB Kyler Murray had the ball in his hands, down by five, driving for the potentially game winning touchdown. But, the Texans defense, as it has done many times before and since, held tight and kept Cardinals at bay for a hard fought 21-16 win

But, in that game, the Cardinals had Pro Bowl RB James Conner, WR Marquise “Hollywood” Brown and Murray in the lineup. They will have neither of those three in this contest, but they will have QB Jacoby Brissett slinging the rock all over NRG Stadium.

Brissett is 5-1 against the Texans in his career and he’s beaten the Texans, as the starter, with three different teams. With a Cardinals win, he’d match Sam Darnold, who beat the Texans earlier this year as the starter for Seattle, his fourth team to beat the Texans. But, that one in the left hand column for Brissett was a Texans win over the Colts on Thursday Night Football six years ago and here’s hoping it turns into a two late Sunday afternoon.

Coming up with win number nine won’t be easy facing one of the Texans’ biggest villains, who has one of the best pass catchers in the entire NFL – TE Trey McBride – on his side.

So, before Sunday arrives, let’s get to Know the Texans’ Week 15 Foe – The Arizona Cardinals.

2025 Arizona Cardinals Schedule (3-10)

Week 1 – W @ New Orleans Saints 20-13
Week 2 – W Carolina Panthers 27-22
Week 3 – L @ San Francisco 49ers 16-15
Week 4 – L Seattle Seahawks 23-20
Week 5 – L Tennessee Titans 22-21
Week 6 – L @ Indianapolis Colts 31-27
Week 7 – L Green Bay Packers 27-23
Week 8 – BYE WEEK
Week 9 – W @ Dallas Cowboys 27-17
Week 10 – L @ Seattle Seahawks 44-22
Week 11 – L San Francisco 49ers 41-22
Week 12 – L Jacksonville Jaguars 27-24
Week 13 – L @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20-17
Week 14 – L Los Angeles Rams 45-17
Week 15 – @ Houston Texans
Week 16 – Atlanta Falcons
Week 17 – @ Cincinnati Bengals
Week 18 – @ Los Angeles Rams

Cardinals OFFENSE (in 2025 regular season)

Rushing Yards Per game – 96.8 ypg (26th in the NFL)
Passing Yards Per game – 238.7 ypg (7th)
Total offense per game – 335.5 ypg (18th)
Turnovers lost – 16 (8 INT, 8 Fumbles lost)

Expected Cardinals starting offense for Week 15

QB – JACOBY BRISSETT
RB – BAM KNIGHT
WR – Michael Wilson
WR – Andre Baccellia
WR – Greg Dortch
TE – Elijah Higgins
TE – Trey McBride
LT – JOSH FRYAR or DEMONTREY JACOBS
LG – Evan Brown (injured) or Jon Gaines
C – Hjalte Froholdt
RG – Isaiah Adams
RT – Kelvin Beachum

Other Key Offensive pieces

QB – KEDON SLOVIS
RB – Michael Carter
WR – TRENT SHERFIELD (PS elevation last week)
TE – PHARAOH BROWN

ALL CAPS – New to team in 2025

Keys to winning v. the Cardinals Offense

The Nemesis – During a Sunday game in Foxboro, MA on week two in 2016, yes, nine years ago, starting Patriots QB Jimmy Garoppolo left the game injured against the Miami Dolphins. Up next on the horizon for the Patriots, sans Tom Brady, was a visit from the 2-0 hot Houston Texans. However, Brady was suspended and Garoppolo was injured. I was convinced that was the night that the Texans would finally win in Foxboro. I mean, what…is rookie Jacoby Brissett going to beat us? YEP! Beating the Texans is exactly what he did that night and he’s done it four other times with two other teams over his long and illustrious career. In Arizona, earlier this year, he gave the Cardinals life when Kyler Murray was injured and the grizzled veteran is probably throwing the ball as well as he has at any point in his career. The Texans aren’t, more than likely, going to give up a designed run for a TD as they did in that 2016 game, but they also COULD get shredded through the air because of Brissett’s big arm and high football IQ.

The Emergence Continues – When Cardinals TE Trey McBride entered the draft in 2022, he was my highest rated TE in that group. But, after 16 games, 13 games as a starter, as a rookie, he was only targeted 39 times. Fast forward to his second season and his targets climbed to 106. Last year, he was targeted a whopping 147 times and is averaging even more targets per game than last year in 2025. But, what McBride is doing this year that he didn’t last year? Scoring TDs. He found his way into the end zone EIGHT times this year. He’s so good after the catch and he has vice grips for hands. He’s such a difficult cover because of his strength and ability to get into open areas. Last week at Kansas City, the Texans held future Hall of Famer Travis Kelce to one catch and did so with a litany of coverage options on him throughout the game. McBride demands a similar coverage scheme this week if the Texans defense wants to have success. IF the Texans hold McBride to one catch, they’ll win this one going away. I don’t expect that, but the Texans must limit his impact greatly.

Mike Willie! – Cardinals WR Michael Wilson was one of the more intriguing draft prospects that I studied a few years ago out of Stanford. He only played 14 games over his final three years in college, including just six games in his senior campaign. But, when I saw him in person at that year’s Senior Bowl, I was highly impressed. Strong hands. Physical. Excellent route runner. I remember thinking that he was going to make a really solid #3 or even a low level #2. But, he’s become a stud #1 wide receiver option in the passing game in Arizona, whether Marvin Harrison Jr is on the field or not. He has a great rapport with Brissett, so backshoulder fades, timing throws and deep shots are in play when Wilson is on the field. Harrison Jr. has been banged up, but even before he missed games, Wilson was the guy that Brissett targeted in the passing game. This Texans secondary will get tested by one heck of a competitor.

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Arizona Lottery Pick 3, Fantasy 5 results for Dec. 11, 2025

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December 12, 2025

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Arizona Lottery Pick 3, Fantasy 5 results for Dec. 11, 2025

The Arizona Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 results for each game:

Winning Pick 3 numbers

5-2-5

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Winning Fantasy 5 numbers

08-10-23-28-33

Check Fantasy 5 payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Triple Twist numbers

04-14-19-36-37-38

Check Triple Twist payouts and previous drawings here.

Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news and results

What time is the Powerball drawing?

Powerball drawings are at 7:59 p.m. Arizona time on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.

How much is a Powerball lottery ticket today?

In Arizona, Powerball tickets cost $2 per game, according to the Arizona Lottery.

How to play the Powerball

To play, select five numbers from 1 to 69 for the white balls, then select one number from 1 to 26 for the red Powerball.

You can choose your lucky numbers on a play slip or let the lottery terminal randomly pick your numbers.

To win, match one of the 9 Ways to Win:

5 white balls + 1 red Powerball = Grand prize.
5 white balls = $1 million.
4 white balls + 1 red Powerball = $50,000.
4 white balls = $100.
3 white balls + 1 red Powerball = $100.
3 white balls = $7.
2 white balls + 1 red Powerball = $7.
1 white ball + 1 red Powerball = $4.
1 red Powerball = $4.

There’s a chance to have your winnings increased two, three, four, five and 10 times through the Power Play for an additional $1 per play. Players can multiply non-jackpot wins up to 10 times when the jackpot is $150 million or less.

Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize

All Arizona Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $100 and may redeem winnings up to $599. For prizes over $599, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at Arizona Lottery offices. By mail, send a winner claim form, winning lottery ticket and a copy of a government-issued ID to P.O. Box 2913, Phoenix, AZ 85062.

To submit in person, sign the back of your ticket, fill out a winner claim form and deliver the form, along with the ticket and government-issued ID to any of these locations:

Phoenix Arizona Lottery Office: 4740 E. University Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85034, 480-921-4400. Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, closed holidays. This office can cash prizes of any amount.

Tucson Arizona Lottery Office: 2955 E. Grant Road, Tucson, AZ 85716, 520-628-5107. Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, closed holidays. This office can cash prizes of any amount.

Phoenix Sky Harbor Lottery Office: Terminal 4 Baggage Claim, 3400 E. Sky Harbor Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85034, 480-921-4424. Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Sunday, closed holidays. This office can cash prizes up to $49,999.

Kingman Arizona Lottery Office: Inside Walmart, 3396 Stockton Hill Road, Kingman, AZ 86409, 928-753-8808. Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, closed holidays. This office can cash prizes up to $49,999.

Check previous winning numbers and payouts at https://www.arizonalottery.com/.

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Where can you buy Arizona lottery tickets?

Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.

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Fruit-flavored cocaine being sold to young people, Arizona official warns

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December 11, 2025

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Fruit-flavored cocaine being sold to young people, Arizona official warns

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Arizona’s attorney general is sounding the alarm over a new illegal drug being marketed toward kids and young women.

The Attorney General’s Office says law enforcement agencies in Arizona are seeing an increase of fruit-flavored cocaine in the illegal drug market.

Attorney General Kris Mayes says dealers are marketing the flavored drug toward younger people and women, attempting to lure new users to using cocaine.

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is issuing a warning of fruit-flavored cocaine being marketed to young people.(Arizona Attorney General’s Office)

Mayes said the drug is being sold in flavors like piña colada, strawberry, coconut and banana, which may appeal to children. She added that illegal drugs like cocaine often contain the deadly drug fentanyl.

“We want everyone to stay safe and avoid the harms that come from using illegal drugs,” Mayes said.

The warning from the AG’s office comes after a man was sentenced in Pima County last month for selling fruit-flavored cocaine.

A release from Mayes’ office says that on July 17, Jaden Alfredo Covarrubias sold about 1.55 pounds of cocaine to another person after advertising his access to coconut, strawberry and banana flavored forms. Mayes said Covarrubias offered to sell the drugs on social media platforms like WhatsApp.

Jaden Alfredo Covarrubias was setenced to 1.75 years in prison and ordered to pay fines after... — Jaden Alfredo Covarrubias was setenced to 1.75 years in prison and ordered to pay fines after selling fruit-flavored cocaine in Pima County.(Arizona Attorney General’s Office)

Covarrubias was sentenced on Nov. 24 to 1.75 years in prison. He was ordered to pay $4,500 to the State Anti-Racketeering Revolving Fund and $300 for investigative costs to the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

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