Friday, March 28th, 2025

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Good morning, Maricopa. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of March.
ACTIVE NEWS
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ State data showed that major school districts in Maricopa County struggled with students not reading or doing math at grade level—education officials will review the results and plan new measures to boost performance. 12 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today marks Opening Day for the Arizona Diamondbacks as they begin the 2025 season — 12News is providing live coverage for local fans. 12 News
- ➤ Arizona State star Cam Skattebo ran a 40-yard dash in 4.53—4.57 seconds during a private workout Thursday at ASU's practice facility where NFL scouts were present. His performance will be key as he awaits draft decisions in the upcoming NFL Draft. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ Perry senior Koa Peat announced his commitment to play college basketball at the University of Arizona on the Pat McAfee Show on ESPN Thursday morning, unzipping his Perry hoodie to reveal an Arizona t-shirt and thanking teammates, coaches, and school officials. He averaged 20 points and 10 rebounds this season despite playing with a fractured shooting hand earlier in the month — he chose Arizona over four other finalists including Arizona State, Baylor, Houston, and Texas. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ Diamondbacks owner Ken Kendrick detailed his vision for the 2025 season during an exclusive interview, noting a record payroll and a major off-season signing—he believes these moves will boost the team’s performance. 12 News
- ➤ Yesterday, Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo stuck with pitcher Zac Gallen for his third consecutive Opening Day start against the Cubs, as Gallen held a 2.60 ERA in six career matchups against them. Today, the Cubs—after a season opener in Tokyo and key moves including adding Kyle Tucker and Ryan Pressly—face a new challenge at Chase Field with a game scheduled for 6:40 p.m. The Arizona Republic
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Wild West Music Fest
2 PM – 10 PM — Copper Sky Regional Park — Visit website for ticket info — Experience three days of music, rides, and food in a festive atmosphere.
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