Nearly 200 student-athletes are preparing to represent Phoenix High School in fall athletic events.

The Pirates opened practices on Monday, August 14. At latest count, 195 boys and girls were vying for spots on fall teams, which include football, volleyball, boys' and girls' soccer, cross country and cheer. In addition, approximately 45 Pirates have been at the school preparing to be part of the school's band and color guard programs.

Football will conduct an intrasquad scrimmage beginning at 10 am Saturday morning (August 19). Admission to the event is free.

Next week will include jamborees for volleyball (August 24 and 25 at Hidden Valley), both soccer programs (August 25 at US Cellular Fields in Medford) and football (August 26 at Lost River).

Non-conference games will start the week of August 28 for the Pirates. Complete schedules for all fall sports teams are found on this site.