Athletics
2025-2026 Heritage Academy Athletics
25-26 Set to be a Special Year for Heroes Sports
Heritage Academy Maricopa opened its doors the fall of 2019. The sixth graders that started with us that day are now SENIORS! They have seen all the growth up close. Our sports teams are flush with seniors and ready to continue to dominate. Each of our teams had great seasons last year. We had many teams advance to the state semifinals and championship games. Wrestling, softball, baseball and cornhole each were crowned champions in 24-25. In wrestling, softball, and baseball, these athletes have never known anything but championships. Those three sports are now 4-time CAA State Champions and if these seniors have their way, they are headed to five-in-a-row.
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.) 25-26 CAA Physical Form – Athlete physical form required by the CAA for participation in competitive sports.
2.) 25-26 HAMC Athletic Packet – 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.) 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.