Athletics
2026-2027 Heritage Academy Athletics
26-27 Heroes Athletics Joins the AIA
Heritage Academy Maricopa Heroes sports program is taking their talents to the AIA! Over the 6 years of competition in the CAA the Heroes have amassed a large trophy case with 17 VARSITY STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS and 13 runner ups. That is 30 championship games over 6 seasons! The Heroes dominated the CAA in varsity wrestling (5 championships), baseball and softball (4 championships each).
The Heroes will begin competing in the AIA 3A-East section. While we expect a learning curve as we adjust to the higher level of competition, we know our athletes will RISE TO THE CHALLENGE!
In the 25-26 season, the Heroes won their 5th championship in wrestling and their first for boys volleyball.
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.
Our JH athletics programs compete in the CAA (http://azcaapreps.com)
Our HS athletic programs compete in the AIA (https://aiaonline.org/)
Below are the forms that both scholars and parents need to review and fill out before participating in sports.
1.) 26-27-canyon-athletic-physical-form – JH Athlete physical form required by the CAA for participation in competitive sports.
2.) 26-27 AIA Physical Form – HS Athlete physical form required by the AIA for participation in competitive sports.
3.) 26-27 HAMC Athletic Packet – ** COMING SOON ** 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.
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 basketball has a strong tradition with two state runner-up trophies in our case. The Heroes are led by Coach DeMone Demar (demonedemar81@gmail.com)
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.
Heroes Football has continued to grow under the direction of Head Coach, Josh Taylor. The Heroes were state runner-up this past year and will be competing in the AIA this coming fall.
Reach out to Coach Taylor for more information jstaylor52@gmail.com
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 four time 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
2024 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.
Please contact coach David Hettinger (david.hettinger@heritageacademyaz.com) for more information about our Hero Wrestling program.
5-time CAA State Champions!
