Interscholastics
SPORTS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Welcome to Sahuaro HS Activities. Please contact our Activities office at 520-731-7137 with questions regarding all interscholastic activities.
Football - Coach Algodfrey Alexander
We are so excited about the direction of the Football Program. Coach Al was the assistant head coach at Salpointe Catholic. He helped many athletes play and excel at the College level. Coach Al is also the offensive line coach for the Tucson Sugar Skulls our very own indoor professional football team. Our football program is always one of the best in the State. We have been to the State Playoffs 10 out of the past 12 years. We have turned out over 40 college players in those 12 years. Our program is year-round with summer/spring activities and a weights class. Use this form to sign up for football:
Girls Volleyball - Coach Sean Haynes
Before Sahuaro, Coach Haynes was girls’ volleyball coach at Desert Christian for 5 years and the assistant coach for Boys Volleyball at Sabino. Please reach out to Coach Haynes for more information.
Baseball - Coach Andres Hackman
The Sahuaro High School Baseball Program is one of the richest baseball programs in the state of Arizona. Sahuaro has won 4 State Championships and was twice a state runner-up. The Cougars have produced 6 Major Leaguers, 36 minor leaguers and 100’s of college players. The program is year-round playing not only in the spring but also during the summer, fall, and winter under the club name Gatos. If you're interested in being a Cougar/Gato please contact Coach Hackman.
Boys Basketball - Coach Jim Henry
Coach Henry is a Sahuaro graduate who has coached our Cougars for the last 13 years. Coach Henry runs a camp at Sahuaro for grades 1-12 during the summer. Our basketball team has made the State Playoffs 10 out of 13 years including 3 Elite 8 appearances. Coach Henry was the 2018 Dick McConnell Coach of the Year. 18 players have played in college, and one is playing the NBA G league.
Girls Basketball - Coach Steve Botkin
Coach Botkin is a Sahuaro graduate who has been the head coach for 23 years and is also the Athletic Director. Our girl’s basketball team has qualified for the state playoffs for 34 years in a row and most recently turned out the #1 player in the State and the Gatorade Player of the Year. We have 21 Region Championships, 4 runners up and 2 State Championships. Coach Botkin is second in State History for active coaches with over 590 wins and was most recently named a coach of the Decade by the Arizona Daily Star sportswriter Greg Hansen. Contact Coach Botkin at 520-731-7135 for girls’ basketball and all sports questions.
Spirit Line/Cheer - Coach Davis
Please reach out to Coach Davis for more information.
Boys and Girls Cross Country - Coach Michael Pratt and Coach Melissa Slade
We have lots of fun as we participate in team dinners and travel to invitationals. Our program is built to grow you as a runner, and we ease into running. We also coach track and field, and these two sports complement each other. If you want to get great shape and join a fantastic group of runners contact the coaches for more information
Boys and Girls Swimming - Coaches David and Jenny Kruszewski
The Sahuaro boys and girls swim teams have had a storied history for decades. Including 2 state championships, 2-time state runner up, two Olympic medalists, numerous state champions and state record holders. Will you be the next Olympian? Come join us! The team practices at the Udall Center pool. Please contact the coaches for more information.
Boys and Girls Wrestling - Coach Isaiah Garrett
Join the Sahuaro Boys and Girls wrestling team!
Girls Soccer - Coach Luis Linares Alvarez
Contact the coach for more information.
Boys Golf - Coach Matthew Barany
Girls Golf - Coach Scott Nehls
Football - Coach Algodfrey Alexander
We are so excited about the direction of the Football Program. Coach Al was the assistant head coach at Salpointe Catholic. He helped many athletes play and excel at the College level. Coach Al is also the offensive line coach for the Tucson Sugar Skulls our very own indoor professional football team. Our football program is always one of the best in the State. We have been to the State Playoffs 10 out of the past 12 years. We have turned out over 40 college players in those 12 years. Our program is year-round with summer/spring activities and a weights class. Use this form to sign up for football:
Girls Volleyball - Coach Sean Haynes
Before Sahuaro, Coach Haynes was girls’ volleyball coach at Desert Christian for 5 years and the assistant coach for Boys Volleyball at Sabino. Please reach out to Coach Haynes for more information.
Baseball - Coach Andres Hackman
The Sahuaro High School Baseball Program is one of the richest baseball programs in the state of Arizona. Sahuaro has won 4 State Championships and was twice a state runner-up. The Cougars have produced 6 Major Leaguers, 36 minor leaguers and 100’s of college players. The program is year-round playing not only in the spring but also during the summer, fall, and winter under the club name Gatos. If you're interested in being a Cougar/Gato please contact Coach Hackman.
Boys Basketball - Coach Jim Henry
Coach Henry is a Sahuaro graduate who has coached our Cougars for the last 13 years. Coach Henry runs a camp at Sahuaro for grades 1-12 during the summer. Our basketball team has made the State Playoffs 10 out of 13 years including 3 Elite 8 appearances. Coach Henry was the 2018 Dick McConnell Coach of the Year. 18 players have played in college, and one is playing the NBA G league.
Girls Basketball - Coach Steve Botkin
Coach Botkin is a Sahuaro graduate who has been the head coach for 23 years and is also the Athletic Director. Our girl’s basketball team has qualified for the state playoffs for 34 years in a row and most recently turned out the #1 player in the State and the Gatorade Player of the Year. We have 21 Region Championships, 4 runners up and 2 State Championships. Coach Botkin is second in State History for active coaches with over 590 wins and was most recently named a coach of the Decade by the Arizona Daily Star sportswriter Greg Hansen. Contact Coach Botkin at 520-731-7135 for girls’ basketball and all sports questions.
Spirit Line/Cheer - Coach Davis
Please reach out to Coach Davis for more information.
Boys and Girls Cross Country - Coach Michael Pratt and Coach Melissa Slade
We have lots of fun as we participate in team dinners and travel to invitationals. Our program is built to grow you as a runner, and we ease into running. We also coach track and field, and these two sports complement each other. If you want to get great shape and join a fantastic group of runners contact the coaches for more information
Boys and Girls Swimming - Coaches David and Jenny Kruszewski
The Sahuaro boys and girls swim teams have had a storied history for decades. Including 2 state championships, 2-time state runner up, two Olympic medalists, numerous state champions and state record holders. Will you be the next Olympian? Come join us! The team practices at the Udall Center pool. Please contact the coaches for more information.
Boys and Girls Wrestling - Coach Isaiah Garrett
Join the Sahuaro Boys and Girls wrestling team!
Girls Soccer - Coach Luis Linares Alvarez
Contact the coach for more information.
Boys Golf - Coach Matthew Barany
Girls Golf - Coach Scott Nehls
COUGAR SPORTS
Registration for Activities
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FALL
CheerleadingCross Country
Football
Golf
Swimming
Girls Volleyball
WINTER
CheerleadingBoys Basketball
Girls Basketball
Boys Soccer
Girls Soccer
Wrestling
SPRING
BaseballSoftball
Boys/Girls Tennis
Track
Boys Volleyball