Among the young athletes' many ways of helping Sun City residents were washing dogs and windows, planting flowers, weeding flower beds and pruning shrubs. The teams' service initiative is called "Helping Hands."

The plan for phase four of San Gabriel Park improvements shows the integration of the new fields with the structures currently in place. (Rendering courtesy of Parkhill)

Grace Beach performs a candlestick pose on the trotter horse, Atlas in Weir during a Thursday night practice, on February 13.

Sophia Nicholas competed in barrel racing, where she received 12th place.

Southwestern University’s women’s golf team, from left, Assistant Coach Jordan Williams, Rachel Harris, Ryleigh Erickson, Sydney Jackson, Isabella Valenzuela and Sloane Panter.

Levi Drake Rodriguez, standing front and center, celebrates at his Georgetown home after being selected in the NFL draft Saturday, April 27.

Phantom Lacrosse founder Michael Hazy poses with new Lacrosse heads. Photo courtesy of Phantom Lacrosse.

Georgetown High School coaches Reghan Hartsell and Jeremy Kline stand with the 5A champions.

Meghan Sammons, who goes by Goldie when playing roller derby, wears a blue helmet covering called a pantie and skates through the blockade. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

East View senior Ashlyn Walther elevates for a spike, during the Patriots' September 8 home victory over the Elgin Wildcats. (Photo by David Hernandez)