Coach Under Fire in Peoria School | Phoenix News

A Sunrise Mountain High School baseball coach faced allegations of inappropriate behavior with female students in 2025, prompting an investigation by police and the Arizona Department of Education. The case emerged alongside similar accusations against two teachers in the same district, highlighting a troubling pattern of misconduct. The coach was placed on administrative leave but has since returned to school. Reports included disturbing incidents like suggesting a car race with a student’s lunch as a prize for losing — behavior allegedly known within the team’s community but rarely spoken up against due to fear of retaliation. School staff are legally required to report such suspicions, and while the district acted promptly, police have yet to release an update. This case adds to a growing list of scandals within Peoria Unified, including a former basketball coach sentenced for soliciting explicit videos — raising urgent questions about accountability and safety in the district. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0e035f0a7c3b0c75