Desert Mountain
High School
Athletics
2026-2027 Sports Physicals - Honor Health
Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) athletes must undergo a physical examination – dated after Sunday, March 1, 2026 – to participate in any Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) athletic practices or competitions.
SPORTS PHYSICALS
The HonorHealth Sports Medicine team is partnering with SUSD to offer physical exams for SUSD student athletes at a reduced cost. The exam is performed by certified athletic trainers, physical therapists and licensed physicians. It will involve a comprehensive orthopedic and general medical evaluation plus a comprehensive heart screening, including an EKG, at no additional cost.
Our team provides care for athletes at all SUSD high schools throughout the school year through athletic trainers and sports medicine physicians.
Time, date and location: 7 a.m. – noon on Saturday, May 16 HonorHealth Sports Physical Therapy 8630 E. Via De Ventura Blvd., Suite 101, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Can't make it Saturday, May 16? Visit an HonorHealth Urgent Care to receive your physical at the standard $50 co-pay fee.
Appointments Appointments are required. For questions or scheduling assistance, please contact Lead Athletic Trainer Nickie Edwards at nedwards@susd.org or your school's head athletic trainer.
Cost: $25. We accept cash or checks. 100% of profits will go directly to your school's athletic training program.
Preparing for your appointment:
- Loose-fitting T-shirt or tank top
- Athletic shorts (you may wear pants over your shorts)
- Athletic shoes
- Corrective eyewear (contacts, glasses)
- Completed AIA forms with athlete's information, medical history, and all required signatures before arriving.
Click here to sign up for your 2026-2027 Sports Physical
Information Flyer (Provided for Print): English
Click here to view Fall Sports Varsity Home & Away Game Schedules
Desert Mountain High School's athletics program is a beacon of sportsmanship, excellence, and commitment in the heart of Scottsdale, Arizona.
As one of the premier high school athletic programs in the state, Desert Mountain offers a wide range of competitive sports for students, providing them with opportunities to excel both on and off the field. With a strong focus on teamwork, discipline, and personal growth, Desert Mountain's athletics program not only fosters a passion for sports but also instills valuable life skills that extend far beyond the game.
National Signing Day
A time honored tradition, that happens 3-4 times each school year, is to hold a ceremony for any student-athlete who is moving onto college in their respective sport. We are honored at DMHS to have many students participate in the NCAA National Signing Day and this school year we celebrated the following students who will be going onto the College Level in their respective sport or activity:
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Ava Archibald - Committed to New Mexico State University for Volleyball
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Jaden Berger - Committed to UMass Boston for Lacrosse
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Ronnie Broatch - Committed to Kenyon College for Football
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Roman Carrington - Committed to Utah Valley University for Baseball
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Maryjane Cockrill - Committed to Wheaton College for Volleyball
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Musse Deguzman - Committed to University of Wisconsin - River Falls for Football
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Zachary Durben - Committed to Pepperdine University for Baseball
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Alexandra Frazier - Committed to Rochester Institute of Technology for Tennis
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Avery Gehrke - Committed to Penn State for Softball
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Lillian Goodwin - Committed to Northwestern University for Softball
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Everett Hagen - Committed to Yavapai College for Baseball
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Nicollete Kelly - Committing to UMass Boston for Girls Basketball
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Caroline Knecht - Committed to Clark University for Soccer
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Kaleigh Mack - Committed to Cleveland State University for Swimming
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Nathaniel Malcolm - Committed to Cornell University for Swimming
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Gavin Maldonado - Committed to Hesston College for Academics & Baseball
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Amanda Maynard - Committed to University of Arizona for Girls Soccer
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Ryan McDonough - Committed to Georgetown University for Football
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Bennett Nordini - Committed to Northern State University for Baseball
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Katelyn Pettigrew - Committed to Eastern Washington University for Girls Soccer
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Emily Raines - Committed to Yale University for Softball
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Connor Ring - Committed to Central College for Football
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JJ Schibel - Committed to University of Arizona for Gymnastics
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Alexandra Wodka - Committed to Ohio State University for Rifle
- Kaden Wynter - Committed to Arizona Christian University for Baseball
We wish you all the best and thank you for letting DMHS be a part of your journey! Congratulations!
Dr. Voie Stuart Chase Coy Individual and Team Awards for Athletics and Activities - Arizona Interscholastic Association
The Arizona Interscholastic Association participated in the 28th year of the Scholar Athlete/Activity Program, designed to recognize individual students and teams.
Individual Awards - Any individual athlete or activity participant who is a member of a varsity athletic team or AIA sanctioned activity program and earns a 3.500 grade point average on a 4.000 scale for the first semester in both first and second semester sports/activities.
Team Awards – Any varsity athletic team or AIA sanctioned activity program with a composite 3.500 grade point average on a 4.000 scale. A Team is defined as a varsity group recognized as athletic or activity members at the completion of the sport/activity season for the first semester in both first and second semester sports/activities.
Desert Mountain is proud to recognize the following Individuals and Teams in the Fall, Winter, and Spring Sport Seasons (see link below) and they will be receiving a certificate acknowledging their academic achievements. We are very proud of each and every one of our DMHS Students and that being a "Student" first and foremost is something you take just as serious as we do! Thank you for being such great leaders and role models!
DMHS AIA Scholar Individuals and Teams
IN THE NEWS...
Please take a look at this great story about DMHS Alumni and Head Boys Soccer Coach Justin Farley coming back to coach his alma mater.
UPDATES - Recent updates that you should know about.
Know where DMHS falls in the conference alignments for each sport.
High School students cannot be paid to play. A student entering into an NIL agreement must notify the school within 5 school days.
- Main Field - Photosensitive Lighting
We have new lights on our main athletic field. Please be advised that with each home team score or goal a coordinated music &/or light show will follow. It does contain bright, flashing lights that may cause discomfort and/or seizures for photosensitive viewers.
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Contact Us
Cher Fesenmaier
Athletic Director
Assistant Principal | 11th Grade
480-484-7008
Jackie Bedwell
Athletic Secretary
480-484-7006
Lisa Gore
Head Athletic Trainer
TBD
Equipment Coordinator
Tickets
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For the safety and security of all guests, re-entry is not permitted.