Higley High School Pickleball
Welcome, players and families. Higley Pickleball started in 2024 as one of the first high schools in the state offering both recreational and competitive pickleball. Here you’ll find how the program works, what the season looks like, and how to reach the coach.
Everything families need, in one place
Arizona now has more than 20 high school pickleball teams, and Higley is proud to be one of them. Use the pages below to find what you need.
Program
Our story, what we expect from players, the events we compete in, and what equipment to bring.
Learn more →Season & Schedule
When the season runs, practice and match days, and upcoming dates.
See the season →Players
Meet the Knights: player cards for our roster.
Meet the players →Coach & Contact
How to reach Coach Pendleton and how team updates are shared.
Get in touch →How to Join
Fill out the 2026–27 interest form, see what to expect, and get answers to common questions.
Join the team →What’s happening now
- Monday, Nov 9, 2026
Parent Kickoff & Info Session
7:00 PM (MST) at Coach Pendleton’s home. The address is provided separately.
- Monday after Thanksgiving
Season begins
We operate as a winter sport, starting the Monday after Thanksgiving and running through the first week of February. Practices are Mondays and Wednesdays.
- February 2027 · Date TBA
State Championships
The AZHSPB will host the 2nd Annual Arizona High School Pickleball State Championships in February 2027.
- April 2027 · Date TBA
Spring Cup Championship
A spring cup championship will follow in April 2027.
2025–26 highlights
- Higley players competed in the inaugural Arizona High School Pickleball State Championships on December 6–7, 2025, at Dink & Dine Pickle Park in Mesa.
- On January 23, 2026, Higley hosted Payson at Center Court Gilbert. League organizers described it as the first-ever high school team-format match officially certified by USA Pickleball.
- In spring 2026, Higley fielded three teams that competed at the AZHSPB Club Cup on April 25, 2026, in Mesa.
- Opponents in 2025–26 included Payson, Brophy/Xavier, Mountain View/ALA, Westwood, Horizon, and Red Mountain.
Stay connected
Registered families get team updates, schedules, and calendar events through the SportsYou app. Everyone can follow along on Instagram at @higley_pickleball.