Athletics
2024-2025 Heritage Academy Athletics
Heroes add 5 Banners to the Gym Rafters in 23-24
Heritage MARICOPA Heroes continued their dominance over their league rivals in Varsity Baseball, Varsity Softball, Varsity Wrestling and JH Coed Soccer. The Heroes started off the year with two state championships for JH sports. JH baseball, while so close in previous years with two runner up trophies, finally brought home the championship. After a mediocre regular season, they peaked at the right time and rolled through the playoffs. JH Coed soccer has dominated the fall season for the last 4 years. They only have two losses on record over that time and have three straight state championships.
In the varsity season, wrestling continued to roll over their competition, winning their third straight team championship. Congrats to Jaxon Howell 113, Reagan Fonner 120, Mason Nichols 150, Aiden Behnke 175, Lee Kondravy 285, and Gianna Chavez, Sarah Gillies, Jackeline Certalic, Deanna Gonzales for winning gold medals in the state tournament. Gianna Chavez (FR) was also awarded Female Wrestler of the Year.
Heroes baseball has only lost three games over the last three years that has seen them dominate the league. They graduated 6 seniors but continue to reload each year. Matthew Martin (SO) was awarded CAA Player of the Year honors.
Softball won their championship game by the mercy rule. They won each game by an average margin of 14 runs. In the championship game, Bailey LaBounty (SR), had a clutch hit and made a big out at the plate seal the win.
Each of our sports teams are improving and having success!
Jadon Hutson (JR) was awarded CAA Male Swimmer of the Year and won state in the 200fr and 50bf. The girls varsity swim team was runner up in state and Emma Hutson (FR) won state in the 200fr and the 200fr relay team (Emma Hutson, Lorelei Adams, Jayla Santa Cruz, and Gianna Chavez) won the gold. JH girls cross country team came in second in state, just a few points behind the champions. Varsity girls volleyball has been runner-up in the state championship the last two years. JH softball had a great season and was runner-up in the state championship. And finally, our varsity cornhole team came in 2nd in state and Madilyn Ellsworth (SR) won state in Girls Singles and Madilyn and Michael Blondin (SO) pulled off a huge upset to take home the gold medal in Mixed Doubles.
We are excited for what 24-25 will bring!
Welcome to our athletics page! Heritage Academy employs the best coaches & faculty in Arizona. Part of being the best includes knowing what makes a good team and how to have fun while developing character in youth through academics and athletics. We invite you to come take a tour, meet our staff, come watch a game, and see how our scholars are excelling in the classroom and in competition.
We compete in the CAA (http://azcaapreps.com)
Below are the forms that both scholars and parents need to review and fill out before participating in sports.
1.) 2024-25-CAA-Physical Form– Athlete physical form required by the CAA for participation in competitive sports.
2.) Athletic-Packet_Maricopa-2024-2025 – This packet needs to be printed and returned to campus. It consists of emergency contact information and consent to treat, parent and athlete code of contact, class fee acknowledgement, transportation permission, insurance information, concussion form, and ECA tax credit information.
3.)Concussion in Sports (For HS Athletes Only)- Must be watched prior to any participation once during your high school tenure. Please watch the video and answer all questions (aprox 30 minutes). Then either download the certificate and print it and bring it to school. Once you have a completion code while a high school student, you do NOT need to do it again.
4.) Heritage Academy Academic Eligibility – As a reminder, Heritage Academy has an academic eligibility requirement in order to compete. From our handbook: “Academic Eligibility to Compete: Scholar Athlete grades are checked every Monday during the sports season. Players must be passing with 70% or above in each of their individual classes to participate in the game/meet, for that week. Eligibility, therefore, is determined on a week-to-week basis.” A weekly email is sent to parents and scholars alerting them of any ineligibility. 
Below are some articles recommended by our athletic staff:
1. “Coaching from the Sidelines”
2. Heritage Academy strongly encourages and recommends that all of our Athletes be Multi-Sport Athletes https://changingthegameproject.com/the-race-to-nowhere-in-youth-sports/
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Heritage Academy Maricopa Heroes Baseball is a dominating force in the CAA.
Coach Carpenter has led the Heroes to a 43-3 record over the last three seasons. In 22-23, the Heroes did not have any seniors on the team so the forecast is more wins for the future.
If you are interested in finding out more about Heroes Baseball, please contact Coach Tanner Carpenter (tanner.carpenter@heritageacademyaz.com)
20-21 13-2 STATE SEMIFINALIST
21-22 15-0 STATE CHAMPION
22-23 15-1 STATE CHAMPION
Heritage Academy Maricopa has quickly become a dominant force in boys high school basketball.
From the surprise run to the boys varsity CAA state finals in our first year, to our participation in the CAA open league along with another boys varsity CAA state final appearance in the second year, the Heroes have shown that basketball is in our blood!
Expectations are high in year three (21-22). New incoming coach, Tony Rowan, looks to pick up where we left off with our boys program. Our girls program is headed into its second year under Coach Colin Comerford and returns a strong squad. We are excited to see what the Heroes do this year!
Interested in Cross Country? Come improve your running skills by taking a class in as one of your physical education classes! We run various courses in Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa and Chandler.
Heritage Heroes Football are led by Coach Daniel Ramirez. Our first season of competition was in the 20-21 year. The Heroes finished the season with 6-2 record and a CAA state runner-up trophy.
Personal accolades came to Martreon Risper and Sam Coates. Risper was selected to the CAA first team on both sides of the ball, receiver and safety and Coates was awared with a first team selection as defensive end. They both return to lead the Heroes into their junior season.
Flag Football – State Champs in 2022! READ PRESS HERE
Interested in golf? Learn the game and improve your skills by taking a golf class for one of your physical education credits! We play at locally at the Duke here in Maricopa.
Heritage has an outstanding co-ed soccer program for junior high and junior varsity. We plan on adding varsity as the upper grades are added in the coming years.
Congratulations to the Varsity Girls Softball three peat champions!
2021 State Champions of the CAA Division 2
2022 State Champions of the CAA Division 2
2023 State Champions of the CAA Division 2
Heritage competes in the Charter Athletic Association for junior high, junior varsity and varsity girls volleyball. Can you jump, set or spike? Come out and play!
This class offers students an opportunity to improve their strength and basic athletic conditioning. Students and teacher will work together to fit the individual’s needs. Classes are held in our own fitness center.
This class offers students an opportunity to improve their strength and basic athletic conditioning. Students and teacher will work together to fit the individual’s needs. Classes are held in our own fitness center.