Athletics

Welcome to the Athletic Department at Sonoran Trails Middle School.  GO STINGERS!

For the 2026-27 School year, STMS is pleased to announce that we have joined the Canyon Athletic Association (CAA). Check back soon as we will post more information as it becomes available. Visit the CAA website at: https://azcaa.com/

Athletic Notes:

As part of the Canyon Athletic Association, all 6th, 7th and 8th grade students will be eligible to play in all of the sports offered.  The school year is broken down into 4 seasons. See below for a list of sports offered at STMS and their season. More information will be published soon!

Canyon Athletic Association website

Coming Soon

Eligibility

ELIGIBILITY FOR EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES (REF: POLICY JJJ)

Extracurricular activities are defined as all interscholastic activities which are of a competitive nature and involve more than one school where a championship, winner or rating is determined (State board rule R7 2-808).

In order to be academically eligible, a student-athlete must maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 (C average) with no F's. Student and parents may access grades on-line to ensure student-athletes are maintaining eligibility.

Grade checks will be performed every week (Monday) during scheduled sport seasons in the athletics department.  Students who are failing one or more classes, or have a grade point average (GPA) below 2.0 in a specific scheduled one week cycle, will be ineligible for that week (Monday-Saturday) in order to focus on academic responsibilities.  Students can re-establish academic eligibility prior to the end of the one week cycle by presenting a signed print out reflecting the improved grade from the teacher(s) in question and demonstrating improvement to a 2.0 GPA.  Failing grades include those which are earned as a result of excessive tardiness or absences.  If a student-athlete is ineligible for more than two weeks (not necessarily two weeks in a row) they may be dismissed from the team. 

Code of Conduct

Our entire Athletic Department and Administration is committed to enforcing the Code of Conduct. Playing for the Stingers is a privilege, not a right.  In accordance with the Code of Conduct, no member of a Sonoran Trails athletic team will:

A. Substance Abuse:  Knowingly use, attempt to use, possess, sell, distribute, or assist any other student in the use of the following:
           1. Tobacco/tobacco products
           2. Alcoholic beverages
           3. Any form of controlled substance/drugs, look-a-like drugs/drug paraphernalia, other than those prescribed by a physician for that student; or
           4. Performance-enhancement drugs or performance-enhancement drug paraphernalia.

B. Behavior: Exhibit any behavior that the Athletic Department or District Administration considers detrimental to the athlete’s team or school. Some examples of inappropriate behavior include, but are not limited to: illegal acts, insubordination, unsportsmanlike conduct, theft, fighting, vandalism, plagiarism, intentionally lying to school officials, falsifying information/signatures on permission or eligibility forms, hazing, bullying, or intimidating acts.
* Upon any school disciplinary action, or law related offense, a student will be automatically suspended according to the appropriate offense number and category.

SUSPENSION:  If an athlete is suspended from school for any reason he/she will not be eligible for practice or a contest until after the conclusion of the suspension.  Students are not allowed to dress out for games/competitions.  Students are not allowed to travel with the team to away games/competitions in district or chartered vehicles.  Once the athlete has served the suspension, he/she will be eligible to practice and also participate in contests at the coach’s discretion.

(TWO VIOLATIONS) of the Code of Conduct (SUBSTANCE and/or BEHAVIOR) will result in immediate removal from the current sport/activity and total exclusion from interscholastic athletics/activities at Sonoran Trails Middle School for the remainder of the academic year, August through July.

Final discretion and interpretation of any offense and consequence is up to the Athletic Director and Administration.  Students must follow all existing school practices as stated in the Board of Education’s policies and regulation and the Sonoran Trails student handbook.       

Athletic Emergency Information Form

2025-26 Physical Evaluation Form

2025-26 Physical Examination Form

Concussion Statement and Acknowledgement Form

Athletic Handbook

Tax Credit Forms

Coming Soon

2025-2026 Conference/ District Championship Results

Sonoran Trails State & National Championships

2022  Wrestling - Jax Finch - State Champion
2021  Cheer - State Champions
2019  8th Girls Basketball - State Champions
2017  Cheer - Jr. USA National Champions
2017  Cheer - State Champions
2017  Cheer - Runners-Up Jr. USA National Champions
2017  8th Girls Basketball - State Runners-Up
2015  Cheer - Runners-Up State Champions
2015  8th Boys' Basketball - State Champions
2015  8th Girls' Basketball - State Champions
2014  Cheer - State Champions
2013  Cheer - Runners-Up Jr. USA National Champions
2013  Cheer - State Champions
2013  8th Girls' Basketball - State Champions
2012  Cheer - Jr. USA National Champions
2012  Cheer - State Champions
2012  8th Girls' Basketball - Runners-Up
2011  Cheer - Jr. USA National Champions 
2011  Cheer - State Champions
2010  Wrestling - Richard Florez - State Champion
2009  Sloane Myers Lenz - Cross Country - State Champion