Sports Photos of the Year 2021
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Senior pole vaulter Eric Schrader elevates himself over the target for Sedona Red Rock High School during the Marauder Early Qualifier event on Thursday, April 1. Two days later, the Scorpions were back in action at the Blue Ridge Invitational in Lakeside. There, Schrader pole vaulted at 13 feet even, setting a new personal record — something the Scorpions did 13 times during the meet. (David Jolkovski / Larson Newspapers)

Sedona ballet instructor and former professional ballet dancer Jessica Phillips works with Rupert Israel, right, and Giselle Wolf at Sedona Dance Academy on Wednesday, Feb. 10. Phillips has been teaching dance in Sedona since October and has been impressed by the reception she’s gotten from the community and students. (David Jolkovski / Larson Newspapers)

Scorpions senior James Alagna (5) shoots the ball past Cowboys junior Devon James (24) during the boys basketball game between Sedona Red Rocks High School Scorpions and Camp Verde High School Cowboys at Sedona on Saturday, Feb. 20. Cowboys defeated Scorpions 73-46. (David Jolkovski / Larson Newspapers)

Scorpions junior Nyah Valdez (11) expresses her shock after the Pima Roughriders win the 2A state basketball game with a buzzer beater shot in overtime on Saturday, March 20 at St. John Paul II Catholic High School in Avondale. The Roughriders defeated the Scorpions 50 - 48 in overtime. (David Jolkovski / Larson Newspapers)

Pole vaulters from the Sedona Red Rock High School track and field team work on their approach during a practice on Thursday, March 4. (David Jolkovski / Larson Newspapers)

Sedona Red Rock High School senior baseball player Jaiah Grondin prepares to catch the ball as the runner slides in to second base during the Scorpions’ game against Northland Prep Academy on Thursday, March 25. (David Jolkovski / Larson Newspapers)

Renae Porteous swims the girls 100 yard backstroke during the Sedona Red Rock High School swim meet on Thursday, Sept. 9. (David Jolkovski / Larson Newspapers)

Sedona ballet instructor and former professional ballet dancer Jessica Phillips warms up the ballet class at Sedona Dance Academy on Feb. 10. (David Jolkovski / Larson Newspapers) (David Jolkovski / Larson Newspapers)

Scorpions Bella Williams (4) celebrates a point during the volleyball match between Sedona Red Rock High School Scorpions and Chino Vally Cougars at Sedona on Tuesday, Aug. 31. Scorpions won in three sets. (David Jolkovski / Larson Newspapers)

Sedona Red Rock High School freshman softball player Alyla Brooks catches the ball at third base during the Scorpions’ game against Northland Prep Academy on Thursday, March 25. (David Jolkovski / Larson Newspapers)

Scorpions freshman Rachel Roderick (30) trips while shooting the ball during the 2A state basketball game between Sedona Red Rock Scorpions and Pima Roughriders at St. John Paul II Catholic High School in Avondale on Saturday, March 20. The Roughriders defeated the Scorpions 50 - 48 in overtime. [David Jolkovski / Larson Newspapers] (David Jolkovski / Larson Newspapers)
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