The heart of Arizona's greatest stories begins long before the championship trophy.
An honest journey that shines a light on the struggles many face but few are willing to discuss.
True victories are not always earned on the field. Sometimes they are fought for every single day.
Hope, forgiveness, and the people who remind us that every ending can become a new beginning.
For more than four decades, Kevin McCabe has been one of Arizona’s most recognizable sports storytellers, documenting the athletes, coaches, and communities that have shaped generations. From local football fields to national broadcasts, his career has always been driven by a passion for sharing the human side of competition.
But behind the camera was a battle few people saw. While celebrating unforgettable victories and unforgettable people, Kevin was quietly struggling with addiction that nearly cost him everything he valued. Choosing sobriety became more than a personal milestone. It gave him a renewed purpose, allowing him to tell stories with greater honesty, gratitude, and compassion.
Today, Kevin continues to preserve the legacy of Arizona high school sports while encouraging others through a journey built on faith, accountability, and second chances. The Dean’s List is his most personal story yet, inviting readers beyond the headlines into a life defined not only by the games he covered, but by the lessons he learned along the way.
For more than forty years, Kevin McCabe stood on the sidelines of Arizona’s biggest high school moments, witnessing championship celebrations, heartbreaking defeats, and the people who made those moments unforgettable. But while he was telling everyone else’s stories, his own life was quietly falling apart.
The Dean’s List is more than a memoir about sports. It is an honest account of a broadcaster’s remarkable career, his battle with addiction, the faith that carried him through recovery, and the second chance that gave his life new purpose. Along the way, readers will meet legendary athletes, coaches, lifelong friends, and the communities that helped shape Arizona’s rich high school sports tradition.
This is a story about far more than what happened under the Friday night lights. It is about discovering that the greatest comeback is often the one nobody sees coming.
