Goodyear and Surprise are seeing a church and an auto dealership expand while Glendale is getting a new sports store.

With the academic year coming to a close in the next few weeks, it’s time for Southern Arizona student-athletes to test their skills at the highest level at the AIA Spring State Championships.

An aerial view of University of Phoenix Stadium, the Gila River Arena and the Westgate Entertainment District in Glendale on July 21, 2016. David Wallace/The Republic An aerial view of the Heard ...