Announcements
Spring 2026 Registration is Live!
Arete Prep Spring Sports 2026 begin in February, with high school sports beginning the week of 2/9 and middle school sports beginning the week of 2/16. Please be proactive and register early to help us measure offerings, staffing, and facilities. Sports we intend to offer, based on participation include:High School (Grades 9-12):Beach Volleyball (girls) – practices and home matches at Gene Autry (Mesa Tennis Center)Golf (coed)(tentative based on participation. practices at Apache Creek in Apache Junction, must have own clubs)Track and Field (coed)- practice locations TBDVarsity Baseball - practice locations TBD Middle School (Grades 5-8):Boys Basketball (multiple teams)Girls Basketball (multiple teams)Track and Field (coed) practice location TBDLearn everything you need to know about the registration process and get started here:https://areteprepchargers.my.canva.site/athleticsregistration/#page-2All items must be completed and turned in before your student may participa
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Chargers Earn All Academic Honors for Fall 2025
For fifteen years, Sports360AZ has been committed to acknowledging the best and brightest student athletes in Arizona. We are excited once again to introduce the 2025 Sports360AZ All-Academic Fall Teams brought to you by Homeowners Financial Group and OrthoSport AZ to recognize excellence of student-athletes not only in competition but in the classroom as well.An incredible 43 Chargers were recognized for their hard work in the classroom during the fall 2025 seasons:Football:1st Team All-Academic:Nhattan PhamJimmy MillsHarrison KremerRayan AhmedJack GlascockNicholas SchadeMilan Patel Gavin Heim Honorable Mention All-Academic:Dillon EvansLucas AllgoodAnthony Soto Will StraubCJ Morris Case Morris Payton Sharp Volleyball:1st Team All Academic:Victory OlorunsolaMakaria VaughnKailee JarmanAubree Larranaga Hannah Antonio Honorable Mention All-Academic:Kiki AragonRegina GonzalezTomi Atologbe Maggie Laystrom Flag Football 1st Team All-Acad
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Senior Harrison Kremer etched his name into the record books by becoming the all-time leading scorer in Arete Prep boys basketball history. Harrison surpassed the previous record of 1,276 points, held by Ryan Mourad (Class of 2023), with a layup during an 11-point performance at Veritas Prep.He wasn’t done there as he followed up his historic moment with a 23-point outing on Friday night, powering the Chargers to an exciting win over Santa Cruz.This milestone is a testament to Harrison's four years of dedication, relentless work ethic, and commitment to excellence on the court. Congratulations to Harrison on an incredible achievement!
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Arete Prep Boys HS XC qualified for their 8th straight state meet with a 2nd place sectional finish. The Chargers ran at Cave Creek GC on Saturday. Junior John Bruns came in 5th place, crossing the finish line in 16:54. Fellow Junior Jorge Partida also medaled, placing 17th at 17:28.
More About Bruns and Partida Medal at AIA State XC State MeetAIA Announces All Region Teams for Fall 2025
Arete Prep athletes earned all-region recognition for their outstanding performance on the field this fall. The following student athletes were honored by region coaches: Varsity Flag Football:1st Team All 3A Central Region: Izzy Restivo- ReceiverMolly McClelland- Running BackMolly McClelland- Defensive Back/LinebackerEvie Tiner- RusherLeilani Aragon- Utility/Flex PlayerMaggie Botros- Punter 2nd Team All 3A Central Region:Sophia Gray- ReceiverMaggie Botros- Defensive Back/LinebackerIzzy Restivo- Defensive Back/Linebacker Honorable Mention All 3A Central Region:Havilah DeLaughter- RusherMerolla Mekhael- Offensive Utility/Flex Varsity Football1st Team All Metro 1 Region Rayan Ahmed- Defensive BackMilan Patel- Defensive LinemanLucas Allgood- Kickoff ReturnerLucas Allgood- Punt ReturnerLucas Allgood- ReceiverIsaac Walter- Offensive LinemanNhattan Pham – Running Back 2nd Team All Metro 1 Region Isaac Walter- Defensive LinemanNicholas Schad
More About AIA Announces All Region Teams for Fall 2025Archery Results- Empire HS Touranment
Arete Archery had a very successful first competition tournament of the '25-26 season. The Chargers competed in both Bullseye and 3D Competition. Genevieve Thus was top female shooter on BE and 3D, and Sadie Frasure was the 2nd place female shooter on BE & 3D. Matthew Hillquist was 2nd highest shooter on 3D. Overall, Arete took home 16 of the 36 possible awards from the tournament. Archway:Boys 3D 3rd Place - Owen SaylorGirls 3D 3rd Place - Adalynn GalanosGirls Bullseye 2nd Place - Abigail JuddGirls Bullseye 3rd Place - Adalynn GalanosPrep Middle School:Girls 3D 1st Place - Genevieve ThusGirls 3D 3rd Place - Natalia StraubBoys 3D 1st Place - Matthew HillquistBoys 3D 3rd Place - Everett JerryGirls Bullseye 1st Place - Genevieve ThusGirls Bullseye 2nd Place - Natalia StraubBoys Bullseye 1st Place - Matthew HillquistBoys Bullseye 3rd Place - Vinay CheungPrep High School:Girls 3D 1st Place - Sadie FrasureGirls 3D 3rd Place - Desirae GalanosGirls Bullseye 1st Place - Sadie Fr
More About Archery Results- Empire HS TouranmentWinter '25-26 Tryout and Sport Specific Information
Winter athletes and families, Here is tryout and initial sport specific information for winter '25-26. Most important, will be ensuring you are in your team communication app. Reach out directly to your coach if you need that access. General registration info can be found here:https://areteprepchargers.my.canva.site/athleticsregistrationMake sure all requirements are met before showing up to tryouts. General registration questions can be directed to AD Todd Conklin at tconklin@areteprepacademy.org Varsity Boys Basketball: Varsity Coach: Mike Caviness; micaviness@yahoo.com JV Coach: Todd Browning; toddbrowning10@yahoo.com1st Practices: 11/3 4-6pm, 11/4 4-6pm, 11/5 6-8pmPractice Schedule: Typically, Mondays and Wednesdays 6-8pm, Tuesday and Thursdays 4-6pm, Fridays alternate with girls, most Saturday mornings either 9-11 or 11-1pm. Game Schedule: Arete Prep Basketball - Boy's | AZPreps365Team Communication App: https://band.us/n/adacA4AbX1jdFVarsity Girls Basketb
More About Winter '25-26 Tryout and Sport Specific InformationWinter '25-26 Registration is Live!
Arete Athletics Winter Registration for '25-26 begins using this link. Please be proactive in registering to help us measure teams, levels, facilities, and staffing. https://areteprepchargers.my.canva.site/athleticsregistration High School sports officially begin 11/3, and MS the week of 11/10. Team specific information will be available in the near future. Your registration contact information will help us/your coach invite you to the team app, which will be used as the main form of team specific communication. As tryout information becomes available, it can be accessed here: Tryout Information - Winter *We are overseeing our field once again this year. Soccer tryouts and the first few weeks of practice will take place at Freestone Park (1045 E. Juniper Road, Gilbert, AZ 85234. Soccer fields are on the WEST end of the park) Sports offered for winter '25-26: MS:Baseball (grades 5-8) Boys Soccer (grades 5-8)Girls
More About Winter '25-26 Registration is Live!Archery 101 NASP Tournament Results
Our Archery 101 team shot in their first NASP Tournament over break. Some of our Archers were shooting in their first ever tournament, while veterans are getting tuned up for the competition season this winter and spring. We had many personal bests and outstanding performances, including:Eyla Scheletsky -2nd place elementary girls 3DVinay Cheung -3rd place Middle School boys 3DGenevieve Thus - 2nd place Middle School girls 3D & 2nd Place Middle School Girls BEDesirae Galanos 3rd place High School girls 3DSadie Frasure 2nd place High School girls BullseyeShooting personal bests: Harlow Martinez (BE), Lloyd Kjelvik (BE & 3D), Jon Chris Cagas (BE), Eyla Scheletsky (3D & BE), Vinay Cheung (3D), Genevieve Thus (BE) and Katelyn Frasure (3D)You can find full tournament results and learn more about NASP here:https://nasptournaments.org/TournamentExplorer.aspxhttps://www.naspschools.org/what-is-nasp/Our fall 101 season will conclude with our annual “Spook and Shoot” event on 10/18 s
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Senior Banner Photo Shoot - Saturday 8/23
Our seasonal senior banner photo shoot for Fall 2025 will take place on Saturday 8/23 starting at 9am at Arete Prep. Athletes should bring their uniform of choice, including footwear, and any props. Banners are optional, and cost $45- due the day of the shoot. Payment can be made via cash, check (Black forest images), or venmo (account provided day of).
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Purchase Your Arete Athletics Season Ticket Now!
Arete Athletics '25-26 season tickets are now on sale! As a season pass member ($125) you and your immediate family members receive admission to all Arete HOME football, volleyball, and basketball games for the '25-26 seasons.'25-26 Athletics Season Ticket*Tournaments and AIA Postseason Events NOT included. No need to carry cash or pre purchase tickets on GoFan...Season Pass members are listed at each Arete admission gate/table. Thank you for your support of our programs. Go Chargers!
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