Richard Smith

Sports Editor #westvalleypreps, Editor @GlendaleAZ Independent for @AzNewsmedia Storyteller, journalist. Mostly people with some data. Contact [email protected]

[Richard Smith @RsmithYWV]

Glendale election update: Baker, Goree leads dwindle slightly in Glendale council election: Calles, Baldenegro percentages grow in early morning update #Glendale #Election2026 #AZNEWSMEDIA
@LRBAZREALTOR @CMBaldenego @glendalelauren @GlendaleAZ

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[Matt Loeschman @MattLoeschman]

Terrific interviews with @Coach_ATaylor, @TorrinHill_TE, @TitusHill_QB, and @LukeFranklin_81 of @Cehsfootball this morning. Coyotes' 2026 season preview coming soon exclusively on https://t.co/nzICxYYXRP. #WestValleyPreps #AzNewsmedia

[Sunrise Mountain Football @SunriseMtFB]

Day 3 Squad Games tug-of-war! Coach Micah’s team was victorious. #OneHerd

[Montreal Expos @Montreal_Expos]

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have postponed our LeBron James introductory press conference indefinitely

[Richard Smith @RsmithYWV]

Great news Kadin. Show out and welcome to the Big Sky

[Kadin Johnson @KadinnJohnson1]

1000% COMMITTED!
I wanna thank god and the opportunities he’s gave me and everyone that supported me. GO BENGALS!⚫️🟠
@BengalGridiron @CoachEarly_MHS @MillenniumFB @JosephO24 @jaelon___ @CoachLanzarotto @coachrhiguera @BrandonHuffman @JUSTCHILLY @azc_obert @AZPrepVarsity @CodyHawkins

[Andrew Lwowski @Andrew_Lwowski]

Linebacker Jake Harned is taking on senior-level responsibilities as a junior for @FtnHillsFTBL. And he’s doing it the old school way.

“He’ll hit you in the mouth and get up and smile,” @N_Rock17 #AZNEWSMEDIA
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[Matt Loeschman @MattLoeschman]

We are about a month out from the start of Thursday Night Football on @EpicSportsTVN. I'm excited to join ESN to provide coverage from the sidelines. LET'S GO!! #EpicTNF2026

[Brittany Bowyer @RealLittwBritt]

When school ended in May, students were unsure if they would have the opportunity or not to participate in flag football this coming school year.

After a whirlwind of fundraising, the girls financially gathered what they needed to become a sport in just nine days.

Now, Cactus Shadows will debut its flag football program on Sept. 15th.

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[Factory 🏀 @Factorybball]

17u: tough L to SKG in 2ndR after big W over Showtime. finished 11-6 in @p32league 13 of 17g vs T15 teams! hardest SOS by far. Ws over Top teams. Lost to champs in OT by1. Played 3 of final 4, beat 2 of em. We had chance. 3 kids w offers. also beat Nike Az team. Kids got better

[Factory 🏀 @Factorybball]

Year 24. We are the Top program in Az for developing college level players. It’s not a secret. It’s just no politics. Been that way. So there’s alot of haters. Another GREAT yr for our 17u as we continually play/beat the top teams in the country. Regardless of shoe aff. 🏎️💨🏭✌️

[Trysten Tingley @TrystenTin63397]

I am excited to announce that I will be returning to Paradise Honors as the new in-stadium announcer for all of their Varsity Athletics home games and matches for the 2026-2027 Athletic year.

Thank you to Ben Clark and Paradise Honors for this amazing opportunity!

[Richard Smith @RsmithYWV]

This is one of 8 new teams we’re covering at @AzNewsmedia this year and the only newbie for #WestValleyPreps - 2026 football preview: ALA-Vistancia #Peoria #AZNEWSMEDIA
@Coach_DPerk @kohner87 @alaschools @VistanciaAz

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[Brittany Bowyer @RealLittwBritt]

Check out my newest story on @hzfbfamily making the journey back to Camp T for the first time in recent years.

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[Matt Loeschman @MattLoeschman]

Less than 5 weeks until Game 1. #EpicTNF2026

[Lee Patterson @radioguyaz99]

The table tent schedules have made their way out and about in the Gila Valley. Excited for year 27 on the air.

[Goodyear HS Mavericks @ghsmavs]

Goodyear High School is excited to announce our new Head Baseball Coach! Welcome to the HERD Coach Byler! @AustinByler14

[Richard Smith @RsmithYWV]

Thanks to @RealLittwBritt we are back covering sports in Scottsdale and the Northeast Valley again, in tandem with @Andrew_Lwowski in-depth coverage of Fountain Hills High sports for @FHTimesNews
#ScottsdalePreps is a real thing again
@NSIndependent @Report4America

[Daily Independent @AzNewsmedia]

From @RealLittwBritt: Notre Dame Prep athletes will compete on an upgraded Bemis Field this fall #AzNewsmedia https://t.co/ZVwytm8FEB

[Richard Smith @RsmithYWV]

Congratulations Parker

[Parker.Schmitz2027 @parkerschmitz08]

After a great conversation with @Coach_CEdwards I am blessed to receive my first offer from Ottawa University! @AZCoachRon @rudycar12 @GametimeRC

[Michael Zdebski @michaelzdebski]

@SRHSFootball1 @DysartUSD @azc_obert @gridironarizona @JUSTCHILLY @bradcesmat @CamCox12 @LWashingtonTV @CodyTCameron @Sports360AZ @AZHSFB @RsmithYWV @DeanAzdean06 @KevinMcCabe987 @wilkecoach @vvhsfbbooster @WillowCanyonFB @DysartFootball

[Richard Smith @RsmithYWV]

Congratulations Terrance

[Ani Umana @Ani_Umana]

2028 wing Terrance Byrd of AZ Factory has received an offer from Georgetown.
since last weeks’ live period, Byrd has also picked up Virginia Tech. A powerfully built wing that utilizes his strength to create separation and holds interesting play-making chops. Was a standout at the @p32league Elite 75

@TEEBYRD11
@P32League