Ashley Paredez is an award-winning journalist who joined ABC15 as a late news reporter in December 2020. She has spent the past ten years of her career working in several markets across Texas.
PHOENIX — It's been nearly a year and a half since a Valley teacher and track coach was shot to death. His former athletes still keeping his legacy alive by sharing what they learned with others.
He is one of many athletes that Denogean left a mark on during his coaching career. They, along with head girl's coach Tori Anderson, decided a throwers-only meet would be a perfect way to honor his legacy. Friday was the second year it was held, with 16 teams across Arizona taking part. "By doing this, you know, David's name is still out there... we still need to continue to push forward and keeping David's memory alive in the public," said Frank Denogean, David's father.