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5 Executive Board EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR HAROLD SLEMMER, Ed.D. PRESIDENT DR. DOUG WILSON Superintendent Marana Unified School District Arizona School Administrators VICE PRESIDENT MIKE DeLaO Governing Board Member Safford Unified District Arizona School Boards Assn. MEMBER KEN VANWINKLE Superintendent Heber-Overgaard Unified Dist. 1A Conference MEMBER WALLACE YOUVELLA JR. Athletic Director Hopi High School 2A Conference MEMBER BRENDA MAYBERRY Principal Combs High School 3A Conference MEMBER JOE PADDOCK, CMAA District Athletic Director Amphitheater Unified District 4A Conference MEMBER DR. ANNA BATTLE Principal Desert Vista High School 5A Conference MEMBER TONI BADONE Superintendent Yuma Union High School Dist. North Central Association MEMBER SR. LYNN WINSOR Athletic Director Xavier College Prep Arizona Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association page 3

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8 By Les Willsey AZPreps365.com Div. I Boys Hoops Corona del Sol Destined to Four-Peat There's a light at the end of the tunnel for Corona del Sol. Not that it's been a dark trip through the regular season and to the quarterfinals as the Aztecs seek a fourth consecutive Division I boys basketball crown. As coach Sammy Duane Jr. has been wont to say throughout the year, Corona manages to get most opponents best shot each time they suit up. The January and early February schedule afforded little time off for any team. Games came in bunches and often back-to-back. Now that state play has arrived each game offers a chance to catch a breath. For a team like Corona, that's bad news for the opposition as if Corona's talent wasn't enough to mesmerize foes. Corona got a week off between its supersectional final and its first playoff game -- a second-round game with Desert Ridge. An lambasting ensued for young Desert Ridge. With three full days off, Corona has a rematch with Central in the quarters. They'll be no surprising the Aztecs here. They'll know what to expect and the outcome will come down to execution. When the semis come around Saturday, another two days of rest (no games). Time to recharge and focus. It's likely Corona will be at its best each round with time to recharge and prep. Its opponents the final three games simply must outplay Corona - no ambushes available. #8 Central (25-5) vs. #1 Corona del Sol (29-1): Central gained confidence from the scare it gave Corona on Feb. 13. The Bobcats also took down Cesar Chavez in the second round to avenge two prior losses to the Champions. Central's record vs. the other teams in the quarters is 2-2 wins over Desert Vista and St. Mary's and losses to Corona and Gilbert. Corona is seeking its 67th win in a row over the past two years vs. Arizona opponents. The Aztecs are 5-0 vs. quarterfinal teams. Corona's Duane Jr. can become the first big-school coach in state history to win four successive titles. Phoenix Union won four straight titles in the late 1950s and early 1960s with two coaches. Also senior Cassius Peat can add a fourth hoops title in as many tries to his resume he takes to Michigan State to play football. #5 Chaparral (25-5) vs. #4 St. Mary's: (17-12): Chaparral didn't lose a regular-season, powerranking game (18-0), the only team other than Corona to do so. The Firebirds are 3-2 vs. the remaining quarterfinalists. Chaparral had to dig hard late to rally past pesky Westview in the second round, finally pulling out a win. An efficient, 22-point game from guard Brandon Hoffer helped bail out the Firebirds. St. Mary's had its hands full with Red Mountain, scoring the winning bucket in the final seconds to avoid an upset by the No. 13 seed. St. Mary's posted a 1-4 mark (win over Gilbert, losses to CDS-2, Central and Mtn. View) vs. other quarterfinalists. #6 Gilbert (21-7) vs. #3 Mesa Mountain View (23-7): This is a rematch and has the makings of a barnburner if the first is an indication. Mountain View snuffed out a win on buzzer-beater in overtime by Tommy Kuhse. Both team put four players in double figures back in late December at the VisitMesa.com Invite. The game was close throughout -- 8 ties and 13 lead changes. Mountain View is 3-3 vs. the tournament field; Gilbert is 3-4 and has played every team in the quarters. The Tigers lost to Corona, Chaparral, Mtn. View and St. Mary's and defeated Mesa, Desert Vista and Central. #7 Desert Vista (24-4) vs. #2 Mesa High (26-4): Desert Vista engaged in a slugfest with Perry in the second round, outlasting the Pumas and Markus Howard, The Thunder have plenty of weapons, perhaps more than Mesa can handle. Desert Vista is 1-3 against quarterfinal teams, beating Chaparral and falling to Corona, Central and Gilbert. Mesa has won its last nine games in a row, and is 4-0 in postseason with three supersectional victories and a second-round triumph over Boulder Creek. It's record vs. the quarterfinal field is 2-2. Both wins are over Mountain View; the losses to Gilbert and Chaparral. Predictions to the finish: Semifinals -- Corona del Sol vs. Chaparral and Gilbert vs. Desert Vista. Championship -- Corona del Sol over Gilbert. page 6

9 Wed, Feb 18 Sat, Feb 21 Wed, Feb 25 Sat, Feb 28 Mon, Mar 2 Apollo (#17) Div. I Boys State Championship Bracket Desert Ridge (#16) Desert Ridge (52-50) Corona del Sol (#1) Corona (81-46) North (#24) Cesar Chavez (#9) Cesar Chavez (71-53) Central (#8) Wells Fargo Arena 7:45 pm Central (61-55) Westview (#21) Brophy Prep (#12) Westview (65-60) Chaparral (#5) Chaparral (66-64) Grand Canyon 7:45 pm Horizon (#20) Red Mountain (#13) Red Mountain (83-76) St. Mary s (#4) Wells Fargo Arena 2:30 pm St. Mary s (57-55) Highland (#19) Basha (#14) Basha (62-55) Mesa Mt. View (#3) Mt. View (48-38) Gila River Arena 8:00 pm STATE CHAMPION Chandler (#22) Pinnacle (#11) Pinnacle (86-71) Gilbert (#6) Wells Fargo Arena 6:00 pm Gilbert (48-40) Desert Mountain (#23) Perry (#10) Perry (80-64) Desert Vista (#7) Desert Vista (73-66) Grand Canyon 6:00 pm Dobson (#18) Boulder Creek (#15) Boulder Creek (78-70) Mesa (#2) Wells Fargo Arena 4:15 pm Mesa (56-46) page 7

10 Div. I Boys State Quarterfinalists Central Bobcats 0...Anthony Hightower, F So. 5...Josue Alvarado, G Jr Obi Megwa, PG Sr Donavin Rusk, G Sr Terry Gardner, G/F So Jaquan Butler, G/F So Juan Gonzalez, F Jr Teancum Davis, G So Jerrious Moore, SG Jr Delaney Roach, PF Sr Fasil Derege, F Sr Micah Vanterpool, F Jr Famoun Miller, G/F Sr J. Bustos Derek Bustos... Head Coach: Darren Bustos 1...Colten Kresl, G So. 3...Brandon Hoffer, G Sr. 4...Michael Caldwell, F Sr. 5...Brody Casper, SG/W Sr Scott McGill, SG/W Jr Robby Kriske, W/SG So Colton O Brien, G Sr Luke Johnson, SF/W Sr Corey Jones, W/SG So Ryan Bayster, F Sr JT Thoman, G So Kenzo Nudo, SG/SF Sr Kai Fletcher, F So Trey Checkett, W/SG So Sean Scanlon, C/F Sr. Head Coach: Dan Peterson Chaparral Firebirds page 8

11 Div. I Boys State Quarterfinalists Corona del Sol Aztecs 1...Tyrell Henderson Jr. 2...Saben Lee So. 3...Cassius Peat Sr. 4...Dane Kuiper Sr. 4...Jeffrey McCain Jr Isiah Bolden Sr Sam Shoultz Sr Alex Barcello So Nate Marshall Jr Tanner Millyard Sr Jake Burroughs Jr Marvin Bagley III Fr....Trevor Davies... Head Coach: Sam Duane Jr. 1...Jeremy Rush, G Sr. 3...David Powell, G Sr. 4...DJ Hamilton, F/G Jr. 5...Quincy Taylor, G Sr Caleb Simmons, G/F So Cameron Centers, G Jr Chris Touresian, G Sr Noah Baumann, G So Tarik Cool, G Jr Brandon Clarke, G/F Sr Duane Miller, G Fr Rajhan Billingsley, F So Jymil Toney, F Jr Antwain Baker, G Jr Adonis Battle, F Jr Wesley Harris, F Fr. Head Coach: Tony Darden Desert Vista Thunder page 9

12 Div. I Boys State Quarterfinalists Gilbert Tigers 10...Cole Carlson, G Sr Christian Jorgensen, G Sr Connor LaGanke, G Sr Justin Hopkins, G Sr Corey Thomas, G Sr Nick Agostino, G Sr Caden Towt, G So Jacob Nicolds, G Jr Tyler Green, G Jr Chris Bowling, W Jr Truman Moore, C Sr Byron Hurd, F Sr. Head Coach: Jay Caserio 2...Andres Gurrola, PG Sr. 3...David Cummard, G Jr. 4...Mark Hatch, G Fr. 5...Eddie Huff, G/W Jr Cam Washburn, G Sr DJ Henderson, PF So Joban Green, G Jr Sumeet Khara, G Sr Darius Goudeau, W/G Jr Kale Abbott, SG Sr Byron Whitehead, W So Drew Hatch, G Jr. Head Coach: Shane Burcar Mesa Jackrabbits page 10

13 Div. I Boys State Quarterfinalists Mesa Mt. View Toros 10...Hunter Denham, G Jr Tommy Kuhse, G Jr Darin Tingey, G Jr Trevor Willis, G Sr Marqus Ballew, F Sr Luke Shill, F Sr Jayton Brown, G Jr Stockton Huish, G Sr Bennett Brown, F Jr Ben Knight, G Jr John Trendler, C Jr Zane Jowaiszas, F Jr David Beecher, C Sr Trevin Crider, F Sr. Head Coach: Gary Ernst 0...Joseph Correa So. 1...Carlos Nosie Sr. 2...Isaiah Casillas So. 4...Jorden Blake So. 5...Donte Barge So Marcus Shaver So Isaiah Walton Jr Andrew Arvizu Sr Jon Rivera Sr Stewart Darion...So Nate Anaya Sr Abel Navarrette So Austin Escobedo Sr Odua Isibor So KJ Hymes Fr. Head Coach: Ty Amundsen St. Mary s Knights page 11

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16 By Les Willsey AZPreps365.com Div. I Girls Hoops Desert Vista Still on Track to Repeat There were no real surprises in the first two rounds of the Division I girls state basketball tournament. With eight teams left and seven games remaining in the tournament there is little chance any upsets of significance are in the offing. Desert Vista, the defending champs, opened defense of its title with a rout of Mesa Mountain View. The Lady Thunder carry a 19-game winning streak to the quarterfinals. Here are the matchups for the quarterfinals set for Wednesday (Feb. 25) at Grand Canyon University and some accompanying info on each: #8 Mesquite (21-10) vs. #1 Desert Vista (28-3): Two of the four quarterfinal matchups could be considered upsets if the underdog wins. This is one of those and the underdog is Mesquite. Mesquite took apart #9 Chaparral in the second round, winning by 22 points. The Lady Wildcats have faced Desert Vista this season, losing a month ago by 22. Mesquite, which starts no seniors, struggled early in that contest, trailing Desert Vista 16-4 after the opening period. A better start is absolutely essential for Mesquite, which shot poorly in the first meeting. Freshmen Lindsey Vanallen and Shaylee Gonzales have found their niche in their first varsity season. Junior Izzy Spruit is a streak shooter from the perimeter. Desert Vista is likely too formidable opponent for Mesquite to top, even if the Lady Wildcats enjoy a better shooting game. Desert Vista is loaded with experience in its starting five, with post Kristine Anigwe and guards Sabrina Haines and Toni Davis the leaders. Mesquite's record vs. the quarterfinalists is 0-6; Desert Vista is 4-1. #5 Millennium (26-4) vs. #4 Valley Vista (25-7: There isn't much difference between these teams. They seem as close as their seeds indicate. Millennium brings more experience to the matchup, the factor that gives it an edge. All of its key players played extensively in postseason last year, led by junior point guard Raina Perez and seniors Passionate Amukamara and Quynne Huggins. Millennium nearly upset Dobson in last year's quarterfinals, falling in overtime. Millennium is the lone Arizona team to defeat Desert Vista this season. Valley Vista, in its first D-I quarterfinal, rallies around sophomore Kiara Edwards and a pair of freshmen guards -- Rayah Craig and Taylor Chavez. Valley Vista started fast and held true to its lead against Basha in the second round. Valley Vista and Millennium thrive on pressing and pressure so the winner of similar style should rule the afternoon. Millennium vs. the other quarterfinalists is 1-2; Valley Vista is 2-2. #6 Dobson (27-2) vs. #3 Hamilton (23-8): This is the other rematch among the four games. Hamilton connected on a shot at the buzzer in early December to win by one. Both teams reached the semis last year and that's where their seasons ended. Dobson thrives on its depth, which is solid at every position. It relies often on a bigscoring night from senior Alexis Todd. Senior Dyesha Stahley runs the offense. The Lady Mustangs have become a very good defensive team in the half court and will need a strong effort to combat Hamilton's inside game and a couple of good perimeter shooters. Hamilton's balance on offense keeps the opposition honest in defending. Sophomore post Maya Banks and guards Makayla Filiere and Payton Whitmore lead the Lady Huskies. Dobson is 5-1 vs. the other quarterfinalists; Hamilton is 3-3. #10 Horizon (24-6) vs. #2 Liberty (27-3): Horizon has enjoyed a quietly successful season under coach Gerrard Carmichael, but is the clear underdog to Courtney Christmas-led Liberty. The Lady Huskies did not receive a first-round bye and have played twice in the tourney so far. They trounced Raymond Kellis in the first round, 53-25, and took to the road to edge #7 Highland in the second round, Horizon's attack revolves around guards Leah Goodman and Andrea Easley. In the victory over Highland, Jordan Wehr came up big with 13 points and has been solid on the boards. Liberty took no prisoners in walloping Corona del Sol in the second round, This on the heels of winning its supersectional the week prior. The Lady Lions have won nine in a row and 17 of 18. Christmas, a senior, warmed up at state with a 30-point, 11-rebound effort in the win over Corona. On a given night, Christmas can get complementary scoring support from Jenae Lewallen, Megan Smith and/or Anissa Hughes. Christmas is averaging just a tick under 20 points per game. Horizon is 0-2 vs. the other quarterfinalists; Liberty is 2-2. Predictions to the finish: Semifinals -- Desert Vista vs. Millennium and Dobson vs. Liberty. Championship -- Desert Vista over Dobson. page 14

17 Wed, Feb 18 Fri, Feb 20 Wed, Feb 25 Fri, Feb 27 Mon, Mar 2 Alhambra (#17) Div. I Girls State Championship Bracket Mesa Mt. View (#16) Mesa Mt. View (37-36) Desert Vista (#1) Desert Vista (52-27) Red Mountain (#24) Chaparral (#9) Chaparral (59-34) Mesquite (#8) Grand Canyon 7:45 pm Mesquite (57-35) Gilbert (#21) Betty Fairfax (#12) Gilbert (47-40) Millennium (#5) Millennium (56-36) Grand Canyon 7:45 pm Westview (#20) Basha (#13) Basha (57-56 OT) Valley Vista (#4) Grand Canyon 2:30 pm Valley Vista (55-45) Mountain Pointe (#19) Ironwood (#14) Ironwood (52-43) Hamilton (#3) Hamilton (51-43) Gila River Arena 4:00 pm STATE CHAMPION Perry (#22) Boulder Creek (#11) Boulder Creek (50-28) Dobson (#6) Grand Canyon 4:15 pm Dobson (58-46) Raymond Kellis (#23) Horizon (#10) Horizon (53-25) Highland (#7) Horizon (42-37) Grand Canyon 6:00 pm Corona del Sol (#18) Chandler (#15) Corona del Sol (58-45) Liberty (#2) Grand Canyon 6:00 pm Liberty (78-39) page 15

18 Div. I Girls State Quarterfinalists Desert Vista Thunder 3...Sarah Gorayeb, G Jr. 5...Kinsey Callen, G Fr Tatum Brimley, G Jr Madison Golla, G So Deja Dagons, G Jr Haley Nguyen, F Fr Alexis Barfield, F/G Sr Sabrina Haines, G/F Sr Kylee Donahue, F/G Jr Cassandra Clark, F Jr Kristine Anigwe, C/F Sr Toni Davis, G/F Jr Krystal Anigwe, F Jr Mackenzie Moore, G So Tyria Heath, G So. Head Coach: Will Gray 1...Shamara Troupe, G Sr. 2...Vicky Mitchell, G So. 3...Dyesha Stahley, G Sr Nakayla Griffin, G Sr Brittany Brusnahan, G Sr Lexi Beazley, G Sr Alexis Todd, G Sr Vernajah Jones, F Sr Kayla Clark, F Sr Rayonna Seamster, G So Monay Mariscal, F Sr Sara Nichols, P Sr. Head Coach: Tyler Dumas Dobson Mustangs page 16

19 Div. I Girls State Quarterfinalists Hamilton Huskies 4...Payton Curry, G/F Sr. 5...Courtney Colleary, G/F So Haley Dible, G Jr Payton Whitmore, G Jr Zayn Domstauder, F/C Sr Makayla Filiere, G/F Jr Hannah White, F So Maddie Fredricks, G Fr Reagan Friend, G Sr Lexy Bauman, G Sr Kaya Orona, G So Maya Banks, C/F So. Head Coach: Jeff Kain 0...Alexis Sites, G Fr. 1...Leah Goodman, G Jr. 3...Catherine Fox, F/W Jr. 4...Andrea Easley, S/W Sr. 5...Kendall Coraggio, G/W Jr Sydney Alexander, G Jr Ciara Bloomenstein, G/W Jr Katie Grant, C/F Jr Una Hadziahmetovic, F Sr Blake Root, F Sr Jordan Wehr, F/W Sr Morley Howling Wolf, F Sr Jacqueline Zienty, G Fr. Head Coach: Gerrard Carmichael Horizon Huskies page 17

20 Div. I Girls State Quarterfinalists Liberty Lions 1...Courtney Christmas, G/F Sr. 3...Anissia Hughes, G Jr. 5...Aubrey Webb, G So Lauren Chevalier, C/F Jr Kelsey Christmas, C/F Jr Kayla Macedo, G/F Jr Erika Hinkle, G So Ally Steiner, F Sr Jenae Lewallen, G Jr Makayla Enders, C/F Sr Megan Smith, G So Sydney Tenant, F Fr. Head Coach: Alicia Sanchez 1...Shaylee Gonzales, G Fr. 2...Natalie Weber, G Fr. 4...Andrea Carrillo, G Jr Isabelle Spruit, G Jr Lindsey Vanellen, G Fr Alexis Springfield, G Jr Lauren Harrington, G So Tristin Huggett, P Jr Alyssa Lopez, G Sr Lonnae Johnson, G Fr. Head Coach: Candice Gonzales Mesquite Wildcats page 18

21 Div. I Girls State Quarterfinalists Millennium Tigers 1...Adriana Zelaya, G/F Jr. 2...Raina Perez, G Jr. 3...Sarah Flores, G Jr. 4...Daeja Delgado, F Sr. 5...Terrysha Banner, G Fr Passionate Amukamara, G Sr Quynne Huggins, G Sr Takara Wade, G Jr Kalena Turner, G Sr Kim Wimbush, G Jr Lalia Tate, G/F Sr Rhi Caldwell, F Jr Wati Franklin, F/C Sr Alexis Vaughn, G So Jada Rushing, F/C Sr. Head Coach: Courtland Rojeck 2...Taylor Chavez, G Fr. 3...Jordenn Reibel, G Jr Jada Willingham, G/F Sr Peyton Chavez, G Sr Kayleigh Sanson, G Jr Taisha Dial, G So Rayah Craig, G Fr Kiara Edwards, F/P So Clarissa Rodarte, G Fr Rachel Shamley, G Jr Alexis Contraras, G/F Jr Cerena Reeves, G/F Jr Elis Ozgur, F/P Jr Imunique Dawkins, F So. Head Coach: Rachel Matakas Valley Vista Monsoon page 19

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24 By Andy Morales AZPreps365.com Phoenix Shadow Mountain (22-6) has earned the top seed a year after capturing the school's third state championship. Last year's squad was an eightseed but the Matadors went on an amazing run with wins over No. 9 Tucson Catalina Foothills, No. 1 Tucson Salpointe Catholic and No. 4 Vail Cienega before blowing out No. 3 Flagstaff in the final, While that team may have been a team of destiny, this squad will have to run without the scoring from junior Michael Bibby. Bubby led the team from the point but he suffered an injury in December. Senior Craig Randall has played well in Bibby's absence and is averaging 21 points a game as is junior Jeffrey Rhymes. No. 9 Tucson Sunnyside (25-5) has a core group of players who have played together for three years now and they will need that chemistry against Shadow Mountain in the quarterfinals. Junior Jacob Inclan and sophomore Santino Duarte are averaging over 13 points a game each and will be a difficult match for the Matadors. It's been a generation since Tucson Cholla (25-1) has created a lot of buzz but the Chargers are back in a big way with a 2-seed. Cholla has scored over 100 points three times this year and over 80 points eight times. Leading the way is senior guard Jorge Carrasco with 22.5 points per game. When Carrasco isn't scoring or creating contact, he is passing off to senior Lual Magot (15.3) and sophomore guard Ezekiel Alley (13.9). The Chargers will take on No. 10 Phoenix Arcadia (20-9). The Titans lost to Tempe in the quarterfinals last year and senior Connor Nichols (19.2) and Avonte Nelms (12.7) have brought them back for another shot. Div. II Boys Basketball State Quarterfinals Preview Let's take a closer look at the other teams left in the Division II state playoffs: No. 3 Cienega (25-3) is led by seniors Terrence Johnson and Daren Biggs. The Bobcats are only five points away from a perfect record. Arguably the best student-section in the state, Cienega feeds off of momentum and are too athletic for most teams to cover. Cienega will face No. 11 Nogales (25-7) in the quarterfinal round. Ricardo De La Riva coached the Apaches to Southern Arizona's last state championship in 2011 and no one gave his squad much of a chance this year but here they are. Juniors Jose Estrada and Jesbre Valenzuela hope to bring some magic back. No. 4 Gilbert Christian (22-6) lost to Cienega in the quarterfinal round last year but they added junior transfer Mitch Lightfoot (19.1) to the mix to go along with junior Cameron Satterwhite (18.1). The Knights will face No. 5 Flagstaff (23-4). The Eagles are the returning runner-up team from last year but they lost six seniors to graduation and only have one senior this year but junior guard Kaleb Sandoval has emerged as the new leader. page 22

25 Div. II Boys State Championship Bracket Thurs, Feb 19 Sat, Feb 21 Wed, Feb 25 Thurs, Feb 26 Sunrise Mountain (#17) Catalina Foothills (#16) McClintock (#24) Sunnyside (#9) Marcos de Niza (#21) Saguaro (#12) Pueblo (#20) Sahuaro (#13) Moon Valley (#19) Tempe (#14) Seton Prep (#22) Nogales (#11) Cactus Shadows (#23) Arcadia (#10) Tucson (#18) Buena (#15) Sunrise Mountain (57-52) Shadow Mt. (#1) Sunnyside (68-60) Paradise Valley (#8) Saguaro (83-67) Flagstaff (#5) Pueblo (59-44) Gilbert Christian (#4) Tempe (76-70) Cienega (#3) Nogales (70-66) La Joya (#6) Arcadia (77-54) Gila Ridge (#7) Buena (57-56, 2OT) Cholla (#2) Shadow Mt. (73-52) Gila River Arena 2/25, 7:45 pm Sunnyside (44-41) Flagstaff (68-58) Gila River Arena 2/25, 6:00 pm Gilbert Chr. (61-56) Cienega (79-69) Amphitheater HS 2/26, 7:00 pm Nogales (71-64) Arcadia (65-24) Chaparral HS 2/26, 7:45 pm Cholla (64-49) Sat, Feb 28 Mon, Mar 2 Gila River Arena 1:15 pm Gila River Arena 11:30 am Gila River Arena 6:00 pm STATE CHAMPION page 23

26 Div. II Boys State Quarterfinalists Arcadia Titans 1...Jackson Westhoff, PG So. 2...Patrick Stafford, G Sr. 3...Max Moses, G So. 4...Jesus Bojorquez, G Sr. 5...Devon Ferguson, F Sr Alex Lozevski, G Fr Eddie Rodriguez, G Sr Connor Nichols, F Sr Reed Richardson, G So Chandler Bruce, F Sr Jared Martin Fr Avonte Nelms, F Sr Alex Limber, SF So Elijah Sikora, G Jr Aiden Weber Fr Matt Burton, G So Ro Martinez Sr. Head Coach: Stephen Danford 1...Jose Carrasco, G Sr. 2...Lual Magot, G/F Sr. 4...Marcel Dean, G Fr Jacob Rendon, G Sr Ezekiel Alley, G So James Dominguez, G Jr Ruai Ruai, C/F Sr Dyre Dean, G Jr Lukas Hardage, F Sr Boss Mujambre, G Sr Luis Leyva, F Sr. Head Coach: Masai Dean Cholla Chargers page 24

27 Div. II Boys State Quarterfinalists Cienega Bobcats 3...Jordan Green, G Fr. 5...Justin Lohnes, G Jr Andrew Leonard, G So Terrence Johnson Sr Ben Noriega, G Sr McLain Mott, G So Adrian Nava, G Jr Isaiah Murphy, SG Jr Frankie Trujillo, C Jr Leonard Moody, G Sr Daren Biggs, G Sr Austin Parker, F Sr Willie Anderson, G Jr Darius Williams, G So Calvin Riley, F Sr. Head Coach: Matt Johnson 10...Brandon Tiffany, G So Kaleb Sandoval, G Jr John Switala, F So Tim Dana, G So Austin Brain, F Jr Jason Nelson, F Sr Kyle Ericksen, F Jr Chance Begay, G Jr Bridger Hershey, G Jr Mitch Thompson, F Jr Tyler Cullum, G So George Faull, F So Brett Morrow, C/F Jr Kaleb Hagerman, F Jr. Head Coach: James Kirk Flagstaff Eagles page 25

28 Div. II Boys State Quarterfinalists Gilbert Christian Knights 1...Colton Gianiorio, SG So. 2...Jackson Redmon, SG Fr. 3...Jimmy White, G Sr. 4...Eli Fougnies, SG Jr. 5...Dontez Thomas, G Jr Andrew Frandsen, SF Sr Braeden Fergusen, SG So Caleb Young, G So Darweshi Hunter, SG Fr Jaden Lee, PG Fr Cameron Satterwhite, SF Jr Nate Graville, SF So Tony Licavoli, F Jr Colton Kelly, PF Sr Mitch Lightfoot, P Jr. Head Coach: Kurt Keener 1...Ramon Cruz, G Jr. 2...Phelipe Montesillos, G Sr. 3...Jesbre Valenzuela, G Jr. 4...Jose Estrada, G Jr. 5...Adalberto Diaz, F Jr Jesus Penunuri, F Sr David Zuniga, G Jr Robert Ronquillo, F Sr Kevin Zuniga, F Sr Alberto Maldonado, C Sr Isaac Ayala, G Sr Mikael Bracamonte, F So. Head Coach: Ricardo De La Riva Nogales Apaches page 26

29 Div. II Boys State Quarterfinalists Shadow Mountain Matadors 0...Jeffrey Rhymes, SF Jr. 1...Maliq Osbourne, SF...Sr. 2...Karlan Brooks, SG Jr. 3...Destin Nasr...Jr. 5...Joshua Smith, G Jr Michael Bibby, PG Jr Jordan Pace, SF So Craig Randall, G Sr Ben Ashby, SF...Jr Nick White, P So Darion Spottsville, SG So Nate Hollins, PG So Tony Rodriguez, SF So Issiah Jones Jr. Head Coach: Michael Warren No. Player/Pos. Yr. 3...Tomas Lopez, G...Jr. 4...Javier Betancourt, F...Jr Francisco Betancourt, F...Jr Cesar Ozuna, G...Jr Mikey Silva, G...So Isaiah Rankin, G...Jr Marshall Gantt, G...Sr Carlos Lozoya, F...Jr Esteban Gutierrez, G...Jr Luis Chavez, G...Sr Jacob Inclan, F...Jr Santino Duarte, F...So. Head Coach: Rob Harrison Sunnyside Blue Devils page 27

30 Recent Boys State Championship Results DIVISION IV Year Winning Team Head Coach Runnerup Team Head Coach Score Phoenix Arizona Lutheran...Doug Meyer...Scottsdale Prep Phoenix Joy Christian (26-0)...Scott Brown...Phoenix Arizona Lutheran (21-6)...Doug Meyer Phoenix Country Day (20-5)...Shane Lewis...Phoenix Arizona Lutheran (18-5)...Doug Meyer DIVISION III Chandler Valley Christian (22-8)...Greg Haagsma...Phoenix Cortez (25-4)...Tarik James Gilbert Christian (31-3)...Jerome Joseph...Chandler Valley Christian (23-10)...Greg Haagsma Gilbert Christian (27-4)...Jerome Joseph...Thatcher (30-4)...Chris Cook DIVISION II Phoenix Shadow Mountain (29-3)...Jerry Connor...Flagstaff (27-4)...James Kirk Phoenix Paradise Valley (26-7)...Mark MacGowan...Tucson Salpointe Catholic (23-11)...Brian Holstrom Peoria (27-3)...Mike Serwa...Tucson Amphitheather (30-4)...Ben Hurley DIVISION I Tempe Corona del Sol (33-1)...Sam Duane Jr....Phoenix Pinnacle (23-10)...Charlie Wilde...(OT) Tempe Corona del Sol (29-5)...Sam Duane Jr....Phoenix Pinnacle (26-7)...Charlie Wilde Tempe Corona del Sol (32-1)...Sam Duane Jr....Laveen Cesar Chavez (27-6)...Gary Lee A CONFERENCE Orme (25-0)...Todd Roe...Gilbert Christian (28-4)...Jim White Gilbert Christian (32-0)...Steve Currier...Phoenix Valley Lutheran (29-6)...Bob Koehne Tucson St. Gregory (35-1)...Paul Baranowski...Elfrida Valley Union (19-9)...John Batty Tucson St. Gregory (32-3)...Paul Baranowski...Duncan (24-7)...Troy Hudson Gilbert Surrey Garden (24-2)...Steve Currier...Phoenix Valley Lutheran (29-7)...Chuck Oliver Seligman (23-6)...Brian Matzenbacker...Orme (27-2)...Alex Spence Ft. Thomas (25-3)...Terry Williams...Pima (27-5)...Cliff Thompson Duncan (28-4)...Andrew Larson...Joseph City (22-11)...Bryan Fields Joseph City (32-2)...Bryan Fields...Fredonia (16-9)...George McCormick St. David (27-0)...John Bryant...St. Michael (29-9)...Joey Rollings Ft. Thomas (21-5)...Terry Williams...St. David (18-10)...John Bryant Ft. Thomas (19-6)...Terry Williams...Seligman (23-5)...Rafe York Arizona Lutheran (22-12)...Doug Meyer...Orme (22-12)...Bob Miller St. David (20-7)...John Bryant...Tucson St. Gregory (22-14)...Paul Baranowski Ft. Thomas (24-1)...Wil Hinton...Scottsdale Christian (20-8)...Bob Fredericks Ft. Thomas (22-4)...Wil Hinton...Fredonia (17-6)...Gary Glover...(OT) Ft. Thomas (25-0)...Bill Stiver...Orme (22-4)...Todd Satter A CONFERENCE Phoenix Westwind Prep (29-2)...Gary Truesdale...Thatcher (28-3)...Chris Cook Scottsdale Christian (28-1)...Bob Fredericks...Westwind Prep (30-3)...Gary Treusdale Phoenix Precision (28-6)...Killy Mims...Thatcher...Kenny Smith...(OT) Phoenix Northwest Christian (28-5)...Bill Harbeck...Thatcher (23-9)...Kenny Smith Chandler Valley Christian (34-1)...Greg Haagsma...Tucson Desert Christian (25-10)...Dennis O Reilly Chandler Valley Christian (33-1)...Greg Haagsma...Arizona Lutheran (28-5)...Doug Meyer Scottsdale Christian (31-2)...Bob Fredericks...Arizona Lutheran...Doug Meyer Scottsdale Christian (33-1)...Bob Fredericks...Chandler Valley Christian (28-6)...Greg Haagsma Chandler Valley Christian (31-2)...Greg Haagsma...Thatcher (25-8)...Kenny Smith Chandler Valley Christian (33-1)...Greg Haagsma...Scottsdale Christian (27-8)...Bob Fredericks Tucson Desert Christian (27-7)...Chris Walter...Thatcher (25-5)...Lenny Smith Scottsdale Christian (27-7)...Bob Fredericks...Tucson Desert Christian (27-7)...Chris Walter Scottsdale Christian (30-3)...Bob Fredericks...Keams Canyon Hopi (19-14)...Glenn Haven...(OT) Superior (27-0)...James Acton...Phoenix Christian (24-7)...Steve Drake Keams Canyon Hopi (27-5)...Rick Baker...Willcox (23-4)...Dennis Leonard Superior (24-3)...James Acton...Phoenix Christian (21-9)...Rick Roth Thatcher (22-6)...Kenny Smith...Superior (18-8)...James Acton A CONFERENCE Holbrook...Raul Mendoza...Fountain Hills...Matt Johnson Goodyear Estrella Foothills (31-1)...Ty Amundsen...Springerville Round Valley (27-8)...Chris Matthews Goodyear Estrella Foothills (29-2)...Ty Amundsen...Chinle (25-6)...Ned Curley Goodyear Estrella Foothills (31-2)...Ty Amundsen...Payson (24-7)...Kenny Hayes Fountain Hills (25-8)...Steve Tooker...Payson (23-9)...Chuck Hardt Fountain Hills (23-7)...Cain Jagodzinski...Chander Seton Catholic (29-4)...Hosea Graham page 28

31 Recent Boys State Championship Results 3A CONFERENCE (cont) Year Winning Team Head Coach Runnerup Team Head Coach Score Fountain Hills (32-1)...Cain Jagodzinski...Tuba City Greyhills (17-14)...Tom Bizardi Rio Rico (27-8)...John Fanning...Chandler Seton Catholic (28-5)...Hosea Graham Globe (33-0)...Tony Lopez...Monument Valley (23-9)...Rich Beverly Coolidge (32-0)...Dave Glasgow...Globe (26-7)...Eric Peterson Tuba City (23-7)...Charles Gover...Coolidge (30-2)...Dave Glasgow Tuba City (28-4)...Charles Gover...Winslow (26-6)...Danny Gonzalez Coolidge (29-4)...Dave Glasgow...Benson (26-3)...James Driggers Coolidge (25-8)...Dave Glasgow...Whiteriver Alchesay (23-7)...Paul Mendoza Monument Valley (29-2)...Brien Crowder...Lakeside Blue Ridge (18-11)...Mark Felix Monument Valley (25-2)...Aaron Anderson...Ganado (22-10)...Dave Freeman Window Rock (23-6)...Bo Whitelock...Winslow (19-11)...Richard Bratt A CONFERENCE A-1...Nogales (25-5)...Ricardo De La Riva...Scottsdale Saguaro (23-9)...Bob LaRue A-2...Tucson Amphitheater (29-2)...Ben Hurley...Tempe (22-10)...Bryan Snyder A-1...Tempe McClintock (25-6)...Jase Coburn...Phoenix Sunnyslope (26-4)...Dan Mannix A-2...Tucson Santa Rita (25-5)...Jim Ferguson...Tucson Amphitheater (29-3)...Ben Hurley A-1...Phoenix Sunnyslope (24-5)...Dan Mannix...Avondale Agua Fria (20-6)...Matt O Meara A-2...Phoenix Greenway (30-0)...Howard Mueller...Tucson Santa Rita (21-9)...Jim Ferguson A-1...Goodyear Millennium (23-6)...Mike Lopez...Avondale Agua Fria (25-4)...Paul Murphy...(OT) A-2...Goodyear Desert Edge (28-2)...Joe Babinski...Tucson Santa Rita (28-4)...Jim Ferguson A-1...Glendale Apollo (26-6)...Mark Nold...Tucson Ironwood Ridge (24-9)...Karl Pieroway A-2...Scottsdale Notre Dame Prep (27-5)...Matt Harris...Tucson Santa Rita (22-10)...Jim Ferguson A-1...Glendale Apollo (28-4)...Mark Nold...Tucson Rincon (23-8)...Rich Utter A-2...Bullhead City Mohave (26-7)...Pat Woodburn...Page (18-12)...Aaron Anderson Glendale Apollo (28-5)...Mark Nold...Tucson Santa Rita (25-8)...Jim Feguson Scottsdale Saguaro (26-5)...Bob LaRue...Tempe McClintock (26-4)...Brian Fleming Phoenix Thunderbird (28-5)...Buddy Rake...Scottsdale Saguaro (25-6)...Bob LaRue Sunnyslope (29-1)...Dan Mannix...Page (29-2)...Aaron Anderson Tucson Sahuaro (26-7)...Dick McConnell...Sunnyslope (25-6)...Dan Mannix Tucson Sahuaro (24-7)...Dick McConnell...Tucson Palo Verde (22-13)...David Gin Tucson Santa Rita (29-3)...Jim Ferguson...Phoenix Thunderbird (27-6)...Buddy Rake...(OT) Moon Valley (27-3)...John Boie...Phoenix Greenway (22-9)...Howard Mueller Paradise Valley (29-2)...Bill Farrell...Phoenix Greenway (25-5)...Howard Mueller Scottsdale Saguaro (26-4)...Mike Cady...Prescott (23-4)...Rich Geske Paradise Valley (29-4)...Bill Farrell...Cottonwood Mingus (29-4)...Scott Brown A CONFERENCE A-1...Mesa Mountain View (27-3)...Gary Ernst...Phoenix Brophy Prep (21-8)...Tony Fuller A-2...Laveen Betty Fairfax (23-7)...Don Dominguez...Scottsdale Chaparral (20-10)...Aaron Windler...(2 OT) A-1...Phoenix North (28-3)...Joseph Bustos...Laveen Cesar Chavez (26-4)...Gary Lee A-2...Anthem Boulder Creek (28-2)...Randy Walker...Scottsdale Chaparral (18-10)...Aaron Windler A-1...Phoenix St. Mary s (22-4)...David Lopez...Gilbert Highland (29-4)...Mark Carlino A-2...Phoenix North (25-6)...Joseph Bustos...Tucson Ironwood Ridge (27-5)...Brian Peabody A-1...Tempe Desert Vista (26-5)...Doug Harris...Phoenix St. Mary s (21-11)...David Lopez A-2...Tucson Ironwood Ridge (27-6)...Brian Peabody...Tempe Marcos de Niza (15-17)...Dave Stark A-1...Mesa Mountain View (28-4)...Gary Ernst...Phoenix St. Mary s (19-13)...David Lopez A-2...Scottsdale Desert Mountain (21-11)...Todd Fazio...Paradise Valley (21-12)...Mark MacGowan A-1...Mesa Mountain View (29-3)...Gary Ernst...Tempe Corona del Sol (28-2)...Sam Duane A-2...Phoenix South Mountain (30-4)...David Grace...Glendale Deer Valley (27-4)...John Fellens Mesa Mountain View (32-1)...Gary Ernst...Phoenix St. Mary s (25-7)...David Lopez Mesa (28-3)...Shawn Lynch...Tempe Desert Vista (20-13)...Doug Harris Gilbert (31-3)...Tom Bennett...Tempe Desert Vista (28-5)...Al Merino Tempe Marcos de Niza (25-8)...David Stark...Gilbert Highland (24-10)...Jon Burns Phoenix St. Mary s (30-3)...Dave Lopez...Phoenix Brophy Prep (24-8)...Mark Granger Shadow Mountain (27-5)...Jerry Conner...Gilbert Highland (22-9)...David Yates Mesa Mountain View (29-6)...Gary Ernst...Tucson Salpointe (30-4)...Brian Peabody Mesa Mountain View (34-1)...Gary Ernst...Phoenix Carl Hayden (24-7)...Argie Rhymes Phoenix Carl Hayden (26-3)...Argie Rhymes...Tucson Salpointe (29-4)...Brian Peabody...(OT) Shadow Mountain (29-4)...Jerry Conner...Tempe Corona del Sol (25-7)...Sam Duane Mesa Mountain View (31-0)...Gary Ernst...Shadow Mountain (27-4)...Jerry Conner page 29

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33 Anniversary Teams By Jose Garcia AZPreps365.com (Every year, the Arizona Interscholastic Association honors its basketball teams that are celebrating their 25th and 50th championship anniversaries. Below are the anniversary teams that the AIA will recognize during halftime of the this season's championship games. Feb. 28 D-IV girls at 11 a.m. at Prescott Valley Events Center (1990 Willcox Girls) That season, Willcox was motivated by its state championship game loss in the 1989 title game. After finishing 26-0, the Cowgirls left no doubt that the 1990 title belonged to them. The team won each playoff game by double digits en route to winning the program's second girls basketball title. That season, Willcox was led by future University of Arizona player Shawn Coder Nie, who still ranks as the state's No. 2 alltime Class 2A scoring leader with more than 2,100 career points. D-IV boys 1 p.m. at Prescott Valley Events Center (1990 Green Fields Boys) Green Fields won the title in only its second season as an AIA member. In its first year, the team also reached the championship game. Motivated by its 1989 championship loss, the 1990 Green Field squad avenged its title game loss, defeating Fort Thomas by 18 points in the 1990 title game. Green Fields finished the 1990 season with a 17-5 record. D-III boys at 6 at Gila River Arena (1990 Thatcher Boys) Thatcher defeated Pima in the final to finish Thatcher would go on to defeat the same team in the 1991 Class 2A game. (1965 McNary Boys) Some of the same players who helped McNary win a football title during that school year also helped the 1965 basketball team win its championship. The football coach, Pete Duca, also served as the school s basketball coach. The leaders on the basketball court were forwards Harding Stingley and Billy Ward, who hit a last minute shot to help his team win the basketball title. But this team will be remembered for the sacrifices it made after high school. Seven of McNary s teammates were in the Vietnam War. One of those veterans, Johnny Sedillo was killed in action during the Vietnam War. D-III girls at 8 p.m. at Gila River Arena (1990 Winslow Girls) The team returned most of its players from the 1989 championship, so it was the favorite to repeat in Winslow didn't disappoint, finishing the 1990 season with a 30-1 record and a hard fought state championship victory over Snowflake. Winslow was led by the Cox twins, Karen and Sharon, and senior Aliesha Johns, who played for San Diego State. Johns still holds the school's record for points in a game, with 36, and three pointers made in a game, with 8. Winslow was coached by arguably the greatest girls basketball coach in Arizona high Buckeye s Championship Team from 1990 (photo supplied by Buckeye High School). school history, Don Petranovich, who won 8 titles and is the state's alltime leader in coaching victories. D-II boys March 2 at 6 p.m. at Gila River Arena (1990 Saguaro Boys) (AFTER THE THIRD PERIOD) The Scottsdale Saguaro boys won the 1990 Class 5A title thanks to one of the more memorable playoff runs in Arizona basketball tournament history. Saguaro was down by one with two seconds remaining in its first round game when guard Bryan Rice side-armed a one-handed buzzer beater from 15-feet. Despite trailing by double digits in its next two playoff games, Saguaro still won. In the final, Saguaro defeated heavy favorite Corona del Sol The team finished with a 22-8 record despite being without its best players, Jimmy Kolysko (Ka-liss-ko), for about half of the regular season. (1990 Buckeye Boys) The 1990 Buckeye Hawks had a good group of senior leaders who wanted to prove they were better than the first round playoff loss they suffered the previous season. After a 24-1 season, Buckeye left no doubt who the king was in Class 3A in The Hawks defeated Snowflake in the final despite trailing by 15 points. It was only his second season as a head coach, but Marlin Diller still guided his tight-knit Buckeye squad to the 1990 title. (1965 Rincon Boys) To win the 1965 title, Rincon had to defeat North High for the third time that year. Not an easy task but Rincon pulled it pulled it off with a victory. The team was led by all-state player Gary Haller and Jimmy Johnson. On the bench for Rincon was head coach Dick King, a former No. 1 recruit out of basketball rich Indiana, and assistant Dick McConnell, an Arizona coaching giant who won 774 career games. The 1965 Rincon team finished with a 19-3 record, capped by the school s first and only boys basketball championship. D-I boys March 2 at 8 p.m. at Gila River Arena (1965 Agua Fria Boys) The 1965 Agua Fria Owls started that season as one of the favorites in Class 3A. It only lost three games that year, including two games to Peoria High, but Agua Fria defeated Peoria High in the playoffs. In the championship game, the Owls trailed San Manuel for most of the game. But a late basket by future University of Arizona player Ralph Miller put Agua Fria up for good. Miller averaged 20 rebounds per game and grabbed 37 rebounds, a Class 3A state record, in a game that season. The team's head coach, O.K. Fulton, is an Arizona coaching legend and a man who was viewed as a father figure by his players. Rincon s 1965 Championship Team (photo provided by Rincon High School). (1990 North Boys) In 1990, the North Mustangs were preparing for a two-year run at the state title. The man in charge of North was a very dedicated and beloved coach in the Phoenix Union District, Hector "Coach B" Bejerano. The 1990 team was young, but it could run and play defense like no other team in the state that year. North went on to defeat Tempe High in the 1990 Class 4A final to win the program's second ever title, finishing with a 23-6 record. page 31

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36 By Andy Morales AZPreps365.com Karen Self has guided the Seton Catholic Sentinels to seven state championships including three of the last four. This year, however, Vail Cienega is 30-0 and seeded No. 1 while Seton Catholic (27-5) is the No. 2 seed. If both teams make it through the quarterfinals it will be a repeat of last year's final where the Sentinels outlasted Cienega The Bobcats are coached by first-year coach Matt Ruiz and he brings senior standouts Treyanna Clay and Destiny Richardson to the court while Self will counter with freshman sensation Sarah Barcello and sophomore Jenn Wirth. Cienega will face No. 9 Oro Valley Ironwood Ridge (25-7). The Nighthawks under Nikki Simpson have set the new school standard with 25 wins. Junior Lexy Ram is difficult to guard, senior guard Alyssa Madlangbayan is a three-point shooter and senior guard Piper Mali will guide the team. No. 10 Tucson Sahuaro (27-4) has the difficult task of taking on Seton Catholic but the Cougars are a stronger team than their No. 10-seed implies. Junior Sydney Harden controls the inside with 17 points a game and sophomore Elena Arriaga has made 58 three-pointers to lead the team from the outside. Div. II Girls Basketball State Quarterfinals Preview Here are the other quarterfinal matchups in Division II: No. 3 Phoenix Thunderbird (29-2) was the No. 4 seed last year but did not make it out of the second round. The trio of juniors Brianna Lehew, Ozahria Fisher and Jazmine Covington helped the team rebound this year. All three are scoring in double figures. Thunderbird will face No. 6 Phoenix Sierra Linda (27-3). The Bulldogs were the No. 2 seed last year but were upset in the second round. Freshman Janae Gonzales is averaging over 16 points a game and senior Kaylah Burrows is just under 13 points a game. No. 4 Flagstaff (23-5) shoots plenty of threepointers and head coach Tyrone Johnson substitutes freely. Two big losses to Seton Catholic and Thunderbird before the winter break was followed by a record of 16-1 to end the regular season. The Eagles will face this year's Cinderella team in No. 12 Maricopa (26-5). The team feels no one gave them a shot but they came back from a 16- point deficit to defeat No. 5 Tucson in the second round. You can't count out the fight of junior Danae Ruiz and the coaching ability of Kati Burrows. page 34

37 Div. II Girls State Championship Bracket Wed, Feb 18 Fri, Feb 20 Wed, Feb 25 Thurs, Feb 26 Williams Field (#17) Moon Valley (#16) Gila Ridge (#24) Ironwood Ridge (#9) Douglas (#21) Maricopa (#12) Notre Dame Prep (#20) Casa Grande (#13) Prescott (#19) Pueblo (#14) Desert Edge (#22) Marana (#11) Flowing Wells (#23) Sahuaro (#10) South Mountain (#18) Arcadia (#15) Moon Valley (54-47) Cienega (#1) Ironwood Ridge (64-45) Cactus Shadows (#8) Maricopa (70-37) Tucson (#5) Casa Grande (57-50) Flagstaff (#4) Prescott (63-56 OT) Thunderbird (#3) Desert Edge (45-35) Sierra Linda (#6) Sahuaro (65-26) Cibola (#7) Arcadia (45-44) Seton Catholic (#2) Cienega (62-40) Amphitheater HS 2/25, 7:00 pm Ironwood R. (55-49) Maricopa (52-50) Gila River Arena 2/25, 4:15 pm Flagstaff (62-38) Thunderbird (60-43) Chaparral HS 2/26, 4:15 pm Sierra Linda (36-21) Sahuaro (49-46) Chaparral HS 2/26, 6:00 pm Seton (66-40) Fri, Feb 27 Mon, Mar 2 Grand Canyon 4:15 pm Grand Canyon 2:30 pm Gila River Arena 2:00 pm STATE CHAMPION page 35

38 Div. II Girls State Quarterfinalists Cienega Bobcats 3...Leilani Pinedo, G...Fr. 4...Emersen Amado, G Jr. 5...Nalin Martinez, G/F So Sabrina Hartzell, G Jr Kelaiah Dillard, G Sr Arianna Roche, G Sr Karina Almada, F Sr Keva Mack, G/F So Treyanna Clay, F/G Sr Lauren Green, C/F/G...Fr Destiny Richardson, G/F Sr Gwyne McCormack, F/G...Fr Senida Sotelo, G/F...So. Head Coach: Matt Ruiz 4...Monique Ware, G...Fr Alyssa Ben, G Sr Raychele Hernandez, G Sr Nizhoni Thomas, F So Anika Francis, G Sr Kira Butler, GT Sr Alysha Jackson, F Sr Alyssa Goodwill, F So Mikala Begoody, G So Danielle Larson, F...Sr Faith Craig, G Sr Taylor McCabe, G Jr Hannah Townsend, G Sr Shayleen Toehe, G Jr Kelsey Williams, F...Jr Carolyn Woods, F Jr Gabby Short, F Jr. Head Coach: Tyrone Johnson Flagstaff Eagles page 36

39 Div. II Girls State Quarterfinalists Ironwood Ridge Nighthawks No. Player Ht. Yr. 4...Morgan Prettyman Sr. 5...Megan Pratt Sr Piper Mali Sr Jady Hawbaker Jr Kaitlin Olson Sr Celeste Chism Sr Cassie Barlett Sr Alyssa Madlangbayan Sr Natalie Bartle Fr Emily Otto...Jr Nicole Ostrosky Sr Abby Hupp...Jr Lanea Tuiasosopo Sr Lexy Ram Jr. Head Coach: Amanda Simpson No. Player Yr Raegene Womack...Jr Ashliegh Haley...Sr Sydni Callis...Fr Danae Ruiz...Jr Tiara Edmond...Sr Allyssa Haley...Jr Tyra Williams...So Kelly Paine...Sr Jaleesa Rodriguez...Jr Kelsee Keys...Jr Jamila Rodgers...Sr Ashia Laidler-Nelson...So. Head Coach: Kati Burrows Maricopa Rams page 37

40 Div. II Girls State Quarterfinalists Sahuaro Cougars 10...Shelby Mattice, G Jr Reazsha Benjamin, G Jr Elena Arriaga, G So Samantha Hacker, F Sr Cameron Carr, F Jr Amber Romero, G Jr Carina Mendoza, G Fr Apolonia Bustamante, G Sr Leslie Cole, F Jr Carly Cahoon, F So Sydney Harden, F Jr Natasha Villalta, F Jr. Head Coach: Steve Botkin 0...Mary Grace Blaser, F...So. 1...Nicole Eze, C Fr. 2...Sam Wessel, G Jr. 3...Jenn Wirth, G/F So. 4...LeeAnne Wirth, F/G So. 5...Courtney Knecht, G So Kaitlin Amorosi, G Jr Hailey Wilson, G/W Sr Sydney Regalado, F/G Sr Chelsey Eze, F Sr Sarah Barcello, G Fr Liz Holter, G So Christine Aguilar, G/F Jr Kyle Van Aesdale, G/F Jr Kendall Krick, G Fr. Head Coach: Karen Self Seton Catholic Sentinels page 38

41 Div. II Girls State Quarterfinalists Sierra Linda Bulldogs No. Player/Pos. Yr Ashley Bejarano, W/G...Jr. 1...Jenay Bojorquez, G/W...So. 3...Audry Pena, G/W...Fr Raenesha Willis, G/W...Fr Janae Gonzales, G/W...Fr Alize Bojorquez, G/W...Jr Briana Bautista, G/W...So Aryanna Hernandez, G/W...Jr Bryanna Hernandez, G/W...Jr Cheyenne Lee, W/G/F...So Markeysha Moore, W/F/C...Sr Kaylah Burrows, G/F/W...Sr Lonntiay Williams, C/F...Fr Alina Mangosing, G/W...Jr. Head Coach: Desirae Carranza No. Player Ht. Yr Ozahria Fisher Jr Renee Quam Sr Ann Shikles Sr Jazmine Covington Jr Alexis Carmosino Fr Madison McKeown Sr Marnie Kemp Jr Nadja Crable So Raven Covington Sr Analiza Cruz Sr Brianna Lehew Jr Allison Schoenike Jr. Head Coach: Barry Ringel Thunderbird Chiefs page 39

42 Recent Girls State Championship Results DIVISION IV Year Winning Team Head Coach Runnerup Team Head Coach Score Gilbert Christian...Daryl Young...St. David...Laron Richardson Scottsdale Salt River (29-0)...Shawn Lytle...Tempe Prep (22-6)...Nancy Calahan Tempe Prep (22-3)...Nancy Calahan...Joseph City (18-7)...John Bryant DIVISION III Fountain Hills (25-3)...Amanda Baca...Chandler Valley Christian (33-1)...Scott Timmer Winslow (27-5)...Jerron Jordan...Sanders Valley (27-4)...Julia Six Page (31-2)...Justin Smith...Winslow (24-6)...Jerron Jordan DIVISION II Chandler Seton Catholic (32-3)...Karen Self...Vail Cienega (26-2)...Paul Reed Scottsdale Saguaro (26-9)...Chris Young...Tucson Flowing Wells (29-5)...Michael Perkins Chandler Seton Catholic (26-8)...Karen Self...Peoria (31-5)...Leslie Saulsby DIVISION I Phoenix Desert Vista (30-2)...J ontar Coleman...Tolleson Westview (26-7)...Lisa Contreras Phoenix St. Mary s (29-1)...Curtis Ekmark...Phoenix Pinnacle (33-3))...Troy Wiese Phoenix St. Mary s (30-0)...Curtis Ekmark...Chandler Hamilton (27-8)...Jeff Kain A CONFERENCE Gilbert Christian (27-2)...Daryl Young...Fort Thomas (22-8)...Lee Haws Salt River (33-4)...Shawn Lytle...Gila Bend (31-3)...Dallas Luttrell Gilbert Surrey Garden...Kerry Pearson...Pima...Brad Hemphill Fredonia (30-2)...Trish Spendlove...Rock Point (23-4)...Melvin Arthur Fredonia (19-2)...Noey Tom...Salt River (14-18)...Shawn Lytle Fort Thomas (29-2)...Vanta Moses...Pima (20-11)...Brad Hemphill Fredonia (25-1)...Linda Kliesen...Salome (21-7)...Byron Maynes St. Michael (23-7)...Joe Kubicek...East Fork Lutheran (15-12)...Jeff Quintero Pima (24-6)...Brad Hemphill...Cibecue ( Amy Cole Pima (24-6)...Brad Hemphill...Ft. Thomas (15-7)...Barbara Stauffer Joseph City (27-5)...Mike Sterkowitz...St. Michael (24-2)...Joey Rollings St. Michael (30-6)...Joey Rollings...Joseph City (25-8)...Mike Sterkowitz Tucson Desert Christian (26-6)...Dennis O Reilly...St. Michael (19-8)...Joey Rollings Tucson Desert Christian (27-4)...Dennis O Reilly...Seligman (22-9)...Joanne Curley St. Michael (21-6)...Joey Rollings...Salome (20-8)...Dan Wolfe NW Community Christian (22-3)...Phil McKeown...Ft. Thomas (19-5)...Barbara Stauffer Seligman (25-3)...Joanne Curley...NW Community Christian (24-3)...Phil McKeown A CONFERENCE Chandler Valley Christian (28-2)...Scott Timmer...Thatcher (27-4)...Dave Henson Chandler Valley Christian (30-0)...Scott Timmer...Pima (27-5)...Brad Hemphill St. Johns (28-5)...Ken Pulsipher...Willcox (24-4)...Tammy Hall Tucson Pusch Ridge Christian (32-4)...Lonnie Tvrdy...St. Johns (30-7)...Ken Pulsipher Tucson Pusch Ridge Christian (32-1)...Lonnie Tvrdy...Camp Verde (26-9)...Mark Showers Tucson Pusch Ridge Christian (31-2)...Lonnie Tvrdy...Red Mesa (12-14)...Alfred Begay Tucson Pusch Ridge Christian (30-2)...Lonnie Tvrdy...St. Johns (27-6)...Ken Pulsipher Thatcher (27-4)...Lee Marett...St. Johns (29-5)...Ken Pulsipher Thatcher (30-3)...Lee Marett...Chandler Valley Christian (28-5)...Scott Timmer Thatcher (31-1)...David Henson...St. Johns (26-6)...Ken Pulsipher Thatcher (29-0)...David Henson...Tucson Desert Christian (26-10)...Dennis O Reilly...(2OT) Phoenix Country Day School (34-2)...Andy Kiltz...Thatcher (27-1)...David Henson...(OT) Chandler Seton (32-2)...Karen Self...Thatcher (26-4)...David Henson Chandler Seton (32-1)...Karen Self...Thatcher (24-6)...Aaron Crandall Chandler Seton (27-3)...Karen Self...Duncan (25-5)...John Payne Whiteriver Alchesay (32-1)...Bruce Goode...Chander Seton (26-2)...Karen Self Duncan (28-1)...John Payne...St. Johns (22-10)...Ken Pulsipher A CONFERENCE Window Rock (33-1)...Charles Chong...Kayenta Monument Valley (26-8)...Robert Nash Winslow (27-5)...Don Petronovich...Window Rock (21-7)...Charles Chong Kayenta Monument Valley (22-9)...Robert Nash...Winslow (29-2)...Don Petranovich Winslow (20-2)...Don Petranovich...Ganado (20-2)...Pete Butler Ganado (27-4)...Nathan Brady...Winslow (28-4)...Don Petranovich Kayenta Monument Valley (28-3)...Robert Nash...Snowflake (30-5)...Don Godfrey page 40

43 Recent Girls State Championship Results 3A CONFERENCE (cont) Year Winning Team Head Coach Runnerup Team Head Coach Score Winslow (26-5)...Don Petranovich...Chandler Seton Catholic (28-7)...Karen Self Winslow (29-2)...Don Petranovich...Monument Valley (29-5)...Robert Nash Springerville Round Valley (31-1)...Chris Matthews...Monument Valley (27-4)...Robert Nash Tuba City (27-5)...Manuel Begay...Seton Catholic (31-4)...Karen Self Tuba City (30-3)...Tamrya Rogers...Winslow (24-6)...Don Petranovich Tuba City (27-5)...Tamrya Rogers...Winslow (23-8)...Don Petranovich Monument Valley (21-10)...Robert Nash...Winslow (29-4)...Don Petranovich Winslow (31-2)...Don Petranovich...St. Johns (24-9)...Ken Pulsipher Snowflake (30-2)...Don Godfrey...Monument Valley (20-9)...Robert Nash Window Rock (24-7)...Amelia Holtsoi...Monument Valley (22-7)...Robert Nash Window Rock (23-3)...Jimmy Skeet...Winslow (23-6)...Don Petranovich A CONFERENCE Year...Winning Team...Head Coach...Runnerup Team...Head Coach...Score A-1...Glendale Apollo (25-5)...Susan Prado-Ortiz...Phoenix Shadow Mountain (16-3)...Gerrard Carmichael A-2...Chandler Seton Catholic (29-3)...Karen Self...Phoenix Thunderbird (24-7)...Barry Ringel A-1...Phoenix Shadow Mountain (26-5)...Gerrard Carmichael...Glendale Apollo (24-5)...Sue Prado-Ortiz A-2...Chandler Seton Catholic (29-4)...Karen Self...Page (20-5)...Justin Smith A-1...Oro Valley Canyon Del Oro (32-1)...Kerri Brown...Tempe McClintock (23-8)...Eric Magana A-2...Glendale Raymond Kellis (29-3)...Samantha Middagh...Page (25-6)...Jim Adkins A-1...Tucson Flowing Wells (33-1)...Michael Perkins...Marana (23-5)...Corey Duck A-2...Phoenix Washington (26-3)...Ty Bayer...Page (25-5)...Mike Beall A-1...Glendale Cactus (28-5)...Jim Graham...Phoenix Pinnacle (21-14)...Jackie Van Patten A-2...Phoenix Washington (31-2)...Ty Bauer...Page (25-5)...Mike Beall A-1...Glendale Cactus (28-3)...Jim Graham...Scottsdale Saguaro (24-9)...Brent Carter A-2...Phoenix Washington (24-7)...Ty Bauer...Flagstaff Sinagua (26-6)...Jennifer Parker...(OT) Phoenix Thunderbird (23-9)...Steve Burke...Page (23-9)...Mike Beall Glendale Cactus (29-2)...Jim Graham...Phoenix Thunderbird (26-7)...Steve Burke Phoenix Thunderbird (30-2)...Steve Burke...Scottsdale Chaparral (26-8)...Joe English Phoenix Thunderbird (30-1)...Steve Burke...Peoria Centennial (24-9)...Vance Setka Scottsdale Chaparral (33-1)...Joe English...Tucson Sahuaro (39-3)...Jim Scott Phoenix Moon Valley (28-6)...Bud Greer...Scottsdale Chaparral (27-6)...Joe English...(OT) Page (28-5)...Mike Beall...Tucson Sahuaro (29-2)...Jim Scott Tucson Sahuaro (30-1)...Jim Scott...Scottsdale Saguaro (26-8)...Brent Carter Tucson Catalina Foothills (31-2)...Patty Patton Shearer...Phoenix Thunderbird (27-4)...Steve Burke Scottsdale Chaparral (32-2)...Joe English...Phoenix Thunderbird (31-3)...Steve Burke Gilbert Highland (32-0)...Miner Webster...Scottsdale Chaparral (25-6)...Joe English A CONFERENCE A-1...Phoenix St. Mary s (28-2)...Curtis Ekmark...Chandler (25-6)...Zon Thompson A-2...Tolleson (27-5)...Todd Nelson...Phoenix Pinnacle (24-8)...Jackie Clayton A-1...Mesa Dobson (29-7)...Tyler Dumas...Phoenix St. Mary s (24-2)...Curtis Ekmark...(OT) A-2...Tolleson (28-5)...Todd Nelson...Phoenix Pinnacle (23-11)...Jackie Clayton A-1...Gilbert Highland (35-1)...Miner Webster...Phoenix St. Mary s (26-3)...Curtis Ekmark A-2...Tolleson (29-3)...Todd Nelson...Phoenix Pinnacle (26-5)...Jackie Van Patten A-1...Gilbert Highland (33-3)...Miner Webster...Chandler (22-9)...Zon Thompson A-2...Phoenix South Mountain (24-4)...Szudia Bragg...Phoenix Pinnacle (29-5)...Jackie Van Patten A-1...Mesa Red Mountain (26-6)...Martin Appel...Mesa Mountain View (31-3)...Henry Bribiescas A-2...Tolleson (26-7)...Todd Nelson...Tolleson Westview (25-9)...Francisco Villa A-1...Phoenix St. Mary s (26-4)...Frank Denogean...Mesa Red Mountain (27-5)...Martin Appel A-2...Glendale Deer Valley (31-1)...Bill Gollihare...Tucson Flowing Wells (28-5)...Michael Perkins Gilbert Highland (32-5)...Miner Webster...Phoenix St. Mary s (28-5)...Frank Denogean Phoenix St. Mary s (35-0)...Frank Denogean...Tempe Desert Vista (25-7)...Henry Bribiescas Gilbert Highland (35-0)...Miner Webster...Tucson Salpointe (31-2)...Pete Fajardo Tempe Mountain Pointe (30-5)...Dwayne Dobbeleare...Tempe Corona del Sol (25-6)...Larry Hughes Tempe Corona del Sol (31-0)...Larry Hughes...Mesa Dobson (27-5)...Frank Campos Chandler (29-3)...Meg Gianesello...Tempe Mountain Pointe (30-2)...Ed Dawson Chandler (32-3)...Michael Desper...Tempe Mountain Pointe (32-6)...Ed Dawson Mesa Mountain View (30-5)...Greg Sessions...Gilbert Highland (32-4)...Miner Webster Chandler (32-1)...Michael Desper...Tempe Mountain Pointe (30-6)...Ed Dawson Chandler (30-4)...Michael Desper...Tempe Mountain Pointe (27-3)...Ed Dawson South Mountain (27-2)...George Wray...Tempe Mountain Pointe (25-5)...Ed Dawson page 41

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