2014-15 Executive Board

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT MEMBER MEMBER HAROLD SLEMMER, Ed.D. DR. DOUG WILSON MIKE DeLaO KEN VANWINKLE WALLACE YOUVELLA JR. Superintendent Governing Board Member Superintendent Athletic Director Marana Unified School District Safford Unified District Heber-Overgaard Unified Dist. Hopi High School Arizona School Administrators Arizona School Boards Assn. 1A Conference 2A Conference

MEMBER MEMBER MEMBER MEMBER MEMBER BRENDA MAYBERRY JOE PADDOCK, CMAA DR. ANNA BATTLE TONI BADONE SR. LYNN WINSOR Principal District Athletic Director Principal Superintendent Athletic Director Combs High School Amphitheater Unified District Desert Vista High School Yuma Union High School Dist. Xavier College Prep 3A Conference 4A Conference 5A Conference North Central Association Arizona Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association

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Div. I Boys Hoops Corona del Sol Destined to Four-Peat By Les Willsey his resume he takes to Michigan State to play foot- AZPreps365.com ball. #5 Chaparral (25-5) vs. #4 St. Mary's: (17- There's a light at the end of the tunnel for Corona 12): Chaparral didn't lose a regular-season, power- del Sol. Not that it's been a dark trip through the reg- ranking game (18-0), the only team other than ular season and to the quarterfinals as the Aztecs Corona to do so. The Firebirds are 3-2 vs. the seek a fourth consecutive Division I boys basketball remaining quarterfinalists. Chaparral had to dig hard crown. late to rally past pesky Westview in the second As coach Sammy Duane Jr. has been wont to say round, finally pulling out a 66-64 win. An efficient, throughout the year, Corona manages to get most 22-point game from guard Brandon Hoffer helped opponents best shot each time they suit up. The bail out the Firebirds. St. Mary's had its hands full January and early February schedule afforded little with Red Mountain, scoring the winning bucket in time off for any team. Games came in bunches and the final seconds to avoid an upset by the No. 13 often back-to-back. Now that state play has arrived seed. St. Mary's posted a 1-4 mark (win over each game offers a chance to catch a breath. For a Gilbert, losses to CDS-2, Central and Mtn. View) vs. team like Corona, that's bad news for the opposi- other quarterfinalists. tion as if Corona's talent wasn't enough to mesmer- #6 Gilbert (21-7) vs. #3 Mesa Mountain View (23- ize foes. 7): This is a rematch and has the makings of a barn- Corona got a week off between its supersectional burner if the first is an indication. Mountain View final and its first playoff game -- a second-round snuffed out a 68-67 win on buzzer-beater in over- game with Desert Ridge. An 81-46 lambasting time by Tommy Kuhse. Both team put four players ensued for young Desert Ridge. With three full days in double figures back in late December at the off, Corona has a rematch with Central in the quar- VisitMesa.com Invite. The game was close through- ters. They'll be no surprising the Aztecs here. They'll out -- 8 ties and 13 lead changes. Mountain View is know what to expect and the outcome will come 3-3 vs. the tournament field; Gilbert is 3-4 and has down to execution. When the semis come played every team in the quarters. The Tigers lost to around Saturday, another two days of rest (no Corona, Chaparral, Mtn. View and St. Mary's and games). Time to recharge and focus. It's likely defeated Mesa, Desert Vista and Central. Corona will be at its best each round with time to #7 Desert Vista (24-4) vs. #2 Mesa High (26- recharge and prep. Its opponents the final three 4): Desert Vista engaged in a slugfest with Perry in games simply must outplay Corona - no ambush- the second round, outlasting the Pumas and Markus es available. Howard, 73-66. The Thunder have plenty of #8 Central (25-5) vs. #1 Corona del Sol (29- weapons, perhaps more than Mesa can handle. 1): Central gained confidence from the scare it gave Desert Vista is 1-3 against quarterfinal teams, beat- Corona on Feb. 13. The Bobcats also took down ing Chaparral and falling to Corona, Central and Cesar Chavez in the second round to avenge two Gilbert. Mesa has won its last nine games in a row, prior losses to the Champions. Central's record vs. and is 4-0 in postseason with three supersectional the other teams in the quarters is 2-2 wins over victories and a second-round triumph over Boulder Desert Vista and St. Mary's and losses to Corona Creek. It's record vs. the quarterfinal field is 2-2. and Gilbert. Corona is seeking its 67th win in a row Both wins are over Mountain View; the losses to over the past two years vs. Arizona opponents. The Gilbert and Chaparral. Aztecs are 5-0 vs. quarterfinal teams. Corona's Predictions to the finish: Semifinals -- Corona del Duane Jr. can become the first big-school coach in Sol vs. Chaparral and Gilbert vs. Desert Vista. state history to win four successive titles. Phoenix Championship -- Corona del Sol over Gilbert. 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 page 6 Div. I Boys State Championship Bracket

Wed, Feb 18 Sat, Feb 21 Wed, Feb 25 Sat, Feb 28 Mon, Mar 2

Apollo (#17) Desert Ridge Desert Ridge (#16) (52-50) Corona Corona del Sol (#1) (81-46)

North (#24) Wells Fargo Arena 7:45 pm Cesar Chavez Cesar Chavez (#9) (71-53) Central Central (#8) (61-55)

Westview (#21) Grand Canyon 7:45 pm Westview Brophy Prep (#12) (65-60) Chaparral Chaparral (#5) (66-64)

Horizon (#20) Wells Fargo Arena 2:30 pm Red Mountain Red Mountain (#13) (83-76) St. Mary’s St. Mary’s (#4) (57-55)

Highland (#19) Gila River Arena 8:00 pm Basha STATE CHAMPION Basha (#14) (62-55) Mt. View Mesa Mt. View (#3) (48-38)

Chandler (#22) Wells Fargo Arena 6:00 pm Pinnacle Pinnacle (#11) (86-71) Gilbert Gilbert (#6) (48-40)

Desert Mountain (#23) Grand Canyon 6:00 pm Perry Perry (#10) (80-64) Desert Vista Desert Vista (#7) (73-66)

Dobson (#18) Wells Fargo Arena 4:15 pm Boulder Creek Boulder Creek (#15) (78-70) Mesa Mesa (#2) (56-46)

page 7 Div. I Boys State Quarterfinalists Central Bobcats No. Player/Pos. Ht. Yr. 0...Anthony Hightower, F ...... 6-2...... So. 5...Josue Alvarado, G ...... 5-9...... Jr. 10...Obi Megwa, PG...... 5-11.....Sr. 11 ...Donavin Rusk, G...... 5-10.....Sr. 12...Terry Gardner, G/F...... 6-1...... So. 15...Jaquan Butler, G/F...... 6-4...... So. 22...Juan Gonzalez, F ...... 6-0...... Jr. 23...Teancum Davis, G...... 5-10.....So. 24...Jerrious Moore, SG...... 5-11.....Jr. 25...Delaney Roach, PF...... 6-4...... Sr. 30...Fasil Derege, F ...... 6-2...... Sr. 34...Micah Vanterpool, F ...... 6-4...... Jr. 35...Famoun Miller, G/F ...... 6-7...... Sr. 50...J. Bustos...... 52...Derek Bustos ......

Head Coach: Darren Bustos

Chaparral Firebirds No. Player/Pos. Ht. Yr. 1...Colten Kresl, G ...... 6-0...... So. 3...Brandon Hoffer, G...... 5-11.....Sr. 4...Michael Caldwell, F...... 6-2...... Sr. 5...Brody Casper, SG/W...... 5-10.....Sr. 10...Scott McGill, SG/W...... 5-10.....Jr. 11 ...Robby Kriske, W/SG...... 6-3...... So. 12...Colton O’Brien, G ...... 5-10.....Sr. 14...Luke Johnson, SF/W ...... 6-4...... Sr. 20...Corey Jones, W/SG...... 6-0...... So. 22...Ryan Bayster, F ...... 6-5...... Sr. 23...JT Thoman, G...... 6-1...... So. 24...Kenzo Nudo, SG/SF...... 6-4...... Sr. 32...Kai Fletcher, F ...... 6-6...... So. 33...Trey Checkett, W/SG ...... 6-3...... So. 34...Sean Scanlon, C/F...... 6-9...... Sr.

Head Coach: Dan Peterson

page 8 Div. I Boys State Quarterfinalists Corona del Sol Aztecs No. Player/Pos. Ht. Yr. 1...Tyrell Henderson...... 6-3...... Jr. 2...Saben Lee ...... 6-0...... So. 3...Cassius Peat ...... 6-4...... Sr. 4...Dane Kuiper...... 6-7...... Sr. 4...Jeffrey McCain...... 6-4...... Jr. 21...Isiah Bolden ...... 6-1...... Sr. 22...Sam Shoultz ...... 6-2...... Sr. 23...Alex Barcello...... 6-2...... So. 30...Nate Marshall ...... 6-3...... Jr. 32...Tanner Millyard...... 6-3...... Sr. 33...Jake Burroughs ...... 6-4...... Jr. 35...Marvin Bagley III ...... 6-10.....Fr...... Trevor Davies ......

Head Coach: Sam Duane Jr.

Desert Vista Thunder No. Player/Pos. Ht. Yr. 1...Jeremy Rush, G...... 6-2...... Sr. 3...David Powell, G ...... 6-3...... Sr. 4...DJ Hamilton, F/G ...... 6-3...... Jr. 5...Quincy Taylor, G ...... 6-3...... Sr. 10...Caleb Simmons, G/F...... 6-5...... So. 11 ...Cameron Centers, G ...... 5-8...... Jr. 15...Chris Touresian, G ...... 6-0...... Sr. 20...Noah Baumann, G ...... 6-4...... So. 21...Tarik Cool, G...... 6-1...... Jr. 23...Brandon Clarke, G/F...... 6-7...... Sr. 24...Duane Miller, G...... 5-7...... Fr. 32...Rajhan Billingsley, F...... 6-4...... So. 34...Jymil Toney, F ...... 6-5...... Jr. 50...Antwain Baker, G...... 6-2...... Jr. 54...Adonis Battle, F...... 6-5...... Jr. 55...Wesley Harris, F ...... 6-5...... Fr.

Head Coach: Tony Darden

page 9 Div. I Boys State Quarterfinalists Gilbert Tigers No. Player/Pos. Ht. Yr. 10...Cole Carlson, G ...... 6-2...... Sr. 12...Christian Jorgensen, G ...... 5-11.....Sr. 15...Connor LaGanke, G...... 5-10.....Sr. 20...Justin Hopkins, G...... 6-2...... Sr. 21...Corey Thomas, G ...... 6-1...... Sr. 22...Nick Agostino, G...... 6-0...... Sr. 23...Caden Towt, G...... 6-1...... So. 25...Jacob Nicolds, G...... 6-5...... Jr. 30...Tyler Green, G ...... 5-10.....Jr. 33...Chris Bowling, W...... 6-7...... Jr. 40...Truman Moore, C...... 6-8...... Sr. 44...Byron Hurd, F...... 6-4...... Sr.

Head Coach: Jay Caserio

Mesa Jackrabbits No. Player/Pos. Ht. Yr. 2...Andres Gurrola, PG...... 6-0...... Sr. 3...David Cummard, G...... 6-0...... Jr. 4...Mark Hatch, G...... 5-11.....Fr. 5...Eddie Huff, G/W...... 6-2...... Jr. 10...Cam Washburn, G...... 6-0...... Sr. 12...DJ Henderson, PF ...... 6-4...... So. 14...Joban Green, G ...... 5-11.....Jr. 21...Sumeet Khara, G ...... 6-2...... Sr. 22...Darius Goudeau, W/G ...... 6-4...... Jr. 24...Kale Abbott, SG...... 6-3...... Sr. 25...Byron Whitehead, W ...... 6-3...... So. 32...Drew Hatch, G...... 6-3...... Jr.

Head Coach: Shane Burcar

page 10 Div. I Boys State Quarterfinalists Mesa Mt. View Toros No. Player/Pos. Ht. Yr. 10...Hunter Denham, G ...... 5-10.....Jr. 12...Tommy Kuhse, G ...... 6-1...... Jr. 14...Darin Tingey, G ...... 5-10.....Jr. 20...Trevor Willis, G...... 6-1...... Sr. 22...Marqus Ballew, F...... 6-2...... Sr. 24...Luke Shill, F ...... 6-3...... Sr. 30...Jayton Brown, G...... 6-2...... Jr. 32...Stockton Huish, G...... 6-2...... Sr. 34...Bennett Brown, F...... 6-1...... Jr. 40...Ben Knight, G ...... 6-0...... Jr. 42...John Trendler, C...... 6-7...... Jr. 44...Zane Jowaiszas, F...... 6-5...... Jr. 50...David Beecher, C...... 6-7...... Sr. 54...Trevin Crider, F...... 6-6...... Sr.

Head Coach: Gary Ernst

St. Mary’s Knights No. Player/Pos. Ht. Yr. 0...Joseph Correa ...... 5-8...... So. 1...Carlos Nosie...... 6-2...... Sr. 2...Isaiah Casillas ...... 5-9...... So. 4...Jorden Blake...... 6-2...... So. 5...Donte Barge ...... 6-5...... So. 10...Marcus Shaver...... 6-1...... So. 11 ...Isaiah Walton ...... 6-3...... Jr. 13...Andrew Arvizu ...... 6-1...... Sr. 15...Jon Rivera...... 6-3...... Sr. 20...Stewart Darion...... So. 23...Nate Anaya ...... 6-3...... Sr. 24...Abel Navarrette...... 6-2...... So. 25...Austin Escobedo ...... 6-5...... Sr. 33...Odua Isibor ...... 6-4...... So. 35...KJ Hymes ...... 6-9...... Fr.

Head Coach: Ty Amundsen

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Div. I Girls Hoops Desert Vista Still on Track to Repeat By Les Willsey Valley Vista and Millennium thrive on pressing and pres- AZPreps365.com sure so the winner of similar style should rule the after- noon. Millennium vs. the other quarterfinalists is 1-2; There were no real surprises in the first two rounds of Valley Vista is 2-2. the Division I girls state basketball tournament. With eight teams left and seven games remaining in the tournament #6 Dobson (27-2) vs. #3 Hamilton (23-8): This is the there is little chance any upsets of significance are in the other rematch among the four games. Hamilton connect- offing. Desert Vista, the defending champs, opened ed on a shot at the buzzer in early December to win by defense of its title with a 52-27 rout of Mesa Mountain one. Both teams reached the semis last year and that's View. The Lady Thunder carry a 19-game winning streak where their seasons ended. Dobson thrives on its depth, to the quarterfinals. which is solid at every position. It relies often on a big- Here are the matchups for the quarterfinals set scoring night from senior Alexis Todd. Senior Dyesha for Wednesday (Feb. 25) at Grand Canyon University and Stahley runs the offense. The Lady Mustangs have some accompanying info on each: become a very good defensive team in the half court and will need a strong effort to combat Hamilton's inside game #8 Mesquite (21-10) vs. #1 Desert Vista (28-3): Two of and a couple of good perimeter shooters. Hamilton's bal- the four quarterfinal matchups could be considered ance on offense keeps the opposition honest in defend- upsets if the underdog wins. This is one of those and the ing. Sophomore post Maya Banks and guards Makayla underdog is Mesquite. Mesquite took apart #9 Chaparral Filiere and Payton Whitmore lead the Lady Huskies. in the second round, winning by 22 points. The Lady Dobson is 5-1 vs. the other quarterfinalists; Hamilton is 3- Wildcats have faced Desert Vista this season, losing a 3. month ago by 22. Mesquite, which starts no seniors, struggled early in that contest, trailing Desert #10 Horizon (24-6) vs. #2 Liberty (27-3): Horizon has Vista 16-4 after the opening period. A better start is enjoyed a quietly successful season under coach Gerrard absolutely essential for Mesquite, which shot poorly in the Carmichael, but is the clear underdog to Courtney first meeting. Freshmen Lindsey Vanallen and Shaylee Christmas-led Liberty. The Lady Huskies did not receive a Gonzales have found their niche in their first varsity sea- first-round bye and have played twice in the tourney so son. Junior Izzy Spruit is a streak shooter from the far. They trounced Raymond Kellis in the first round, 53- perimeter. Desert Vista is likely too formidable opponent 25, and took to the road to edge #7 Highland in the sec- for Mesquite to top, even if the Lady Wildcats enjoy a bet- ond round, 42-37. Horizon's attack revolves around ter shooting game. Desert Vista is loaded with experience guards Leah Goodman and Andrea Easley. In the victory in its starting five, with post Kristine Anigwe and guards over Highland, Jordan Wehr came up big with 13 points Sabrina Haines and Toni Davis the leaders. Mesquite's and has been solid on the boards. Liberty took no prison- record vs. the quarterfinalists is 0-6; Desert Vista is 4-1. ers in walloping Corona del Sol in the second round, 78- 39. This on the heels of winning its supersectional the #5 Millennium (26-4) vs. #4 Valley Vista (25- week prior. The Lady Lions have won nine in a row and 7: There isn't much difference between these teams. They 17 of 18. Christmas, a senior, warmed up at state with a seem as close as their seeds indicate. Millennium brings 30-point, 11-rebound effort in the win over Corona. On a more experience to the matchup, the factor that gives it given night, Christmas can get complementary scoring an edge. All of its key players played extensively in post- support from Jenae Lewallen, Megan Smith and/or Anissa season last year, led by junior point guard Raina Perez Hughes. Christmas is averaging just a tick under 20 and seniors Passionate Amukamara and Quynne points per game. Horizon is 0-2 vs. the other quarterfinal- Huggins. Millennium nearly upset Dobson in last year's ists; Liberty is 2-2. quarterfinals, falling in overtime. Millennium is the lone Arizona team to defeat Desert Vista this season. Valley Predictions to the finish: Semifinals -- Desert Vista vs. Vista, in its first D-I quarterfinal, rallies around sophomore Millennium and Dobson vs. Liberty. Championship -- Kiara Edwards and a pair of freshmen guards -- Rayah Desert Vista over Dobson. Craig and Taylor Chavez. Valley Vista started fast and held true to its lead against Basha in the second round. page 14 Div. I Girls State Championship Bracket

Wed, Feb 18 Fri, Feb 20 Wed, Feb 25 Fri, Feb 27 Mon, Mar 2

Alhambra (#17) Mesa Mt. View Mesa Mt. View (#16) (37-36) Desert Vista Desert Vista (#1) (52-27)

Red Mountain (#24) Grand Canyon 7:45 pm Chaparral Chaparral (#9) (59-34) Mesquite Mesquite (#8) (57-35)

Gilbert (#21) Grand Canyon 7:45 pm Gilbert Betty Fairfax (#12) (47-40) Millennium Millennium (#5) (56-36)

Westview (#20) Grand Canyon 2:30 pm Basha Basha (#13) (57-56 OT) Valley Vista Valley Vista (#4) (55-45)

Mountain Pointe (#19) Gila River Arena 4:00 pm Ironwood STATE CHAMPION Ironwood (#14) (52-43) Hamilton Hamilton (#3) (51-43)

Perry (#22) Grand Canyon 4:15 pm Boulder Creek Boulder Creek (#11) (50-28) Dobson Dobson (#6) (58-46)

Raymond Kellis (#23) Grand Canyon 6:00 pm Horizon Horizon (#10) (53-25) Horizon Highland (#7) (42-37)

Corona del Sol (#18) Grand Canyon 6:00 pm Corona del Sol Chandler (#15) (58-45) Liberty Liberty (#2) (78-39)

page 15 Div. I Girls State Quarterfinalists Desert Vista Thunder No. Player/Pos. Ht. Yr. 3...Sarah Gorayeb, G...... 5-7...... Jr. 5...Kinsey Callen, G...... 5-5...... Fr. 10...Tatum Brimley, G ...... 5-6...... Jr. 12...Madison Golla, G...... 5-9...... So. 14...Deja Dagons, G...... 5-5...... Jr. 15...Haley Nguyen, F...... 5-4...... Fr. 22...Alexis Barfield, F/G ...... 5-11.....Sr. 23...Sabrina Haines, G/F...... 5-10.....Sr. 25...Kylee Donahue, F/G ...... 5-9...... Jr. 30...Cassandra Clark, F...... 5-10.....Jr. 31...Kristine Anigwe, C/F...... 6-4...... Sr. 32...Toni Davis, G/F...... 5-7...... Jr. 33...Krystal Anigwe, F ...... 5-9...... Jr. 34...Mackenzie Moore, G ...... 5-6...... So. 42...Tyria Heath, G ...... 5-8...... So.

Head Coach: Will Gray

Dobson Mustangs No. Player/Pos. Ht. Yr. 1...Shamara Troupe, G ...... 5-8...... Sr. 2...Vicky Mitchell, G...... 5-3...... So. 3...Dyesha Stahley, G ...... 5-6...... Sr. 10...Nakayla Griffin, G ...... 5-7...... Sr. 12...Brittany Brusnahan, G...... 5-5...... Sr. 21...Lexi Beazley, G ...... 5-6...... Sr. 22...Alexis Todd, G...... 5-9...... Sr. 24...Vernajah Jones, F ...... 5-9...... Sr. 32...Kayla Clark, F...... 5-10.....Sr. 33...Rayonna Seamster, G...... 5-6...... So. 44...Monay Mariscal, F ...... 6-0...... Sr. 45...Sara Nichols, P...... 6-3...... Sr.

Head Coach: Tyler Dumas

page 16 Div. I Girls State Quarterfinalists Hamilton Huskies No. Player/Pos. Ht. Yr. 4...Payton Curry, G/F...... 5-9...... Sr. 5...Courtney Colleary, G/F ...... 5-9...... So. 11 ...Haley Dible, G...... 5-5...... Jr. 13...Payton Whitmore, G...... 5-7...... Jr. 21...Zayn Domstauder, F/C...... 6-3...... Sr. 22...Makayla Filiere, G/F ...... 5-11.....Jr. 24...Hannah White, F...... 5-11.....So. 32...Maddie Fredricks, G...... 6-0...... Fr. 33...Reagan Friend, G ...... 5-10.....Sr. 34...Lexy Bauman, G...... 5-5...... Sr. 42...Kaya Orona, G...... 5-5...... So. 44...Maya Banks, C/F ...... 6-3...... So.

Head Coach: Jeff Kain

Horizon Huskies No. Player/Pos. Ht. Yr. 0...Alexis Sites, G...... 5-7...... Fr. 1...Leah Goodman, G...... 5-2...... Jr. 3...Catherine Fox, F/W...... 5-9...... Jr. 4...Andrea Easley, S/W ...... 5-9...... Sr. 5...Kendall Coraggio, G/W ...... 5-7...... Jr. 10...Sydney Alexander, G...... 5-3...... Jr. 12...Ciara Bloomenstein, G/W ...5-6...... Jr. 22...Katie Grant, C/F ...... 6-4...... Jr. 23...Una Hadziahmetovic, F ...... 5-8...... Sr. 24...Blake Root, F...... 6-2...... Sr. 30...Jordan Wehr, F/W...... 5-8...... Sr. 32...Morley Howling Wolf, F ...... 5-8...... Sr. 40...Jacqueline Zienty, G...... 5-4...... Fr.

Head Coach: Gerrard Carmichael

page 17 Div. I Girls State Quarterfinalists Liberty Lions No. Player/Pos. Ht. Yr. 1...Courtney Christmas, G/F....6-0...... Sr. 3...Anissia Hughes, G ...... 5-8...... Jr. 5...Aubrey Webb, G...... 5-9...... So. 10...Lauren Chevalier, C/F ...... 5-10.....Jr. 11 ...Kelsey Christmas, C/F...... 5-10.....Jr. 12...Kayla Macedo, G/F ...... 5-10.....Jr. 15...Erika Hinkle, G...... 5-6...... So. 20...Ally Steiner, F ...... 5-10.....Sr. 22...Jenae Lewallen, G ...... 5-8...... Jr. 23...Makayla Enders, C/F...... 5-10.....Sr. 24...Megan Smith, G...... 5-7...... So. 32...Sydney Tenant, F...... 5-10.....Fr.

Head Coach: Alicia Sanchez

Mesquite Wildcats No. Player/Pos. Ht. Yr. 1...Shaylee Gonzales, G ...... 5-7...... Fr. 2...Natalie Weber, G ...... 5-5...... Fr. 4...Andrea Carrillo, G ...... 5-7...... Jr. 21...Isabelle Spruit, G...... 5-9...... Jr. 23...Lindsey Vanellen, G...... 5-7...... Fr. 24...Alexis Springfield, G ...... 5-6...... Jr. 31...Lauren Harrington, G...... 5-7...... So. 32...Tristin Huggett, P...... 5-11.....Jr. 33...Alyssa Lopez, G ...... 5-5...... Sr. 45...Lonnae Johnson, G...... 5-3...... Fr.

Head Coach: Candice Gonzales

page 18 Div. I Girls State Quarterfinalists Millennium Tigers No. Player/Pos. Ht. Yr. 1...Adriana Zelaya, G/F...... 6-1...... Jr. 2...Raina Perez, G ...... 5-5...... Jr. 3...Sarah Flores, G ...... 5-5...... Jr. 4...Daeja Delgado, F ...... 5-8...... Sr. 5...Terrysha Banner, G ...... 5-3...... Fr. 10...Passionate Amukamara, G ..5-8...... Sr. 11 ...Quynne Huggins, G ...... 5-11.....Sr. 13...Takara Wade, G ...... 5-5...... Jr. 14...Kalena Turner, G ...... 5-6...... Sr. 22...Kim Wimbush, G ...... 5-7...... Jr. 24...Lalia Tate, G/F ...... 5-7...... Sr. 30...Rhi Caldwell, F...... 5-8...... Jr. 41...Wati Franklin, F/C...... 6-0...... Sr. 42...Alexis Vaughn, G ...... 5-5...... So. 44...Jada Rushing, F/C ...... 5-9...... Sr.

Head Coach: Courtland Rojeck

Valley Vista Monsoon No. Player/Pos. Ht. Yr. 2...Taylor Chavez, G...... 5-9...... Fr. 3...Jordenn Reibel, G ...... 5-7...... Jr. 10...Jada Willingham, G/F...... 5-8...... Sr. 12...Peyton Chavez, G ...... 5-7...... Sr. 14...Kayleigh Sanson, G...... 5-1...... Jr. 22...Taisha Dial, G ...... 5-8...... So. 23...Rayah Craig, G ...... 5-10.....Fr. 24...Kiara Edwards, F/P...... 6-1...... So. 25...Clarissa Rodarte, G...... 5-9...... Fr. 30...Rachel Shamley, G...... 5-8...... Jr. 32...Alexis Contraras, G/F...... 5-9...... Jr. 33...Cerena Reeves, G/F...... 5-8...... Jr. 34...Elis Ozgur, F/P...... 5-11.....Jr. 42...Imunique Dawkins, F...... 6-0...... So.

Head Coach: Rachel Matakas

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Div. II Boys Basketball State Quarterfinals Preview By Andy Morales Let's take a closer look at the other teams left in AZPreps365.com the Division II state playoffs: No. 3 Cienega (25-3) is led by seniors Terrence Phoenix Shadow Mountain (22-6) has earned the Johnson and Daren Biggs. The Bobcats are only five top seed a year after capturing the school's third points away from a perfect record. Arguably the best state championship. Last year's squad was an eight- student-section in the state, Cienega feeds off of seed but the Matadors went on an amazing run with momentum and are too athletic for most teams to wins over No. 9 Tucson Catalina Foothills, No. 1 cover. Tucson Salpointe Catholic and No. 4 Vail Cienega Cienega will face No. 11 Nogales (25-7) in the before blowing out No. 3 Flagstaff in the final, 83- quarterfinal round. Ricardo De La Riva coached the 58. Apaches to Southern Arizona's last state champi- While that team may have been a team of des- onship in 2011 and no one gave his squad much of tiny, this squad will have to run without the scoring a chance this year but here they are. Juniors Jose from junior Michael Bibby. Bubby led the team from Estrada and Jesbre Valenzuela hope to bring some the point but he suffered an injury in December. magic back. Senior Craig Randall has played well in Bibby's No. 4 Gilbert Christian (22-6) lost to Cienega in absence and is averaging 21 points a game as is the quarterfinal round last year but they added junior junior Jeffrey Rhymes. transfer Mitch Lightfoot (19.1) to the mix to go along No. 9 Tucson Sunnyside (25-5) has a core group with junior Cameron Satterwhite (18.1). of players who have played together for three years The Knights will face No. 5 Flagstaff (23-4). The now and they will need that chemistry against Eagles are the returning runner-up team from last Shadow Mountain in the quarterfinals. Junior Jacob year but they lost six seniors to graduation and only Inclan and sophomore Santino Duarte are averaging have one senior this year but junior guard Kaleb over 13 points a game each and will be a difficult Sandoval has emerged as the new leader. 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 sen- ior 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 quar- terfinals last year and senior Connor Nichols (19.2) and Avonte Nelms (12.7) have brought them back for another shot.

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Thurs, Feb 19 Sat, Feb 21 Wed, Feb 25 Sat, Feb 28 Mon, Mar 2 Thurs, Feb 26 Sunrise Mountain (#17) Sunrise Mountain Catalina Foothills (#16) (57-52) Shadow Mt. Shadow Mt. (#1) (73-52)

McClintock (#24) Gila River Arena 2/25, 7:45 pm Sunnyside Sunnyside (#9) (68-60) Sunnyside Paradise Valley (#8) (44-41)

Marcos de Niza (#21) Gila River Arena 1:15 pm Saguaro Saguaro (#12) (83-67) Flagstaff Flagstaff (#5) (68-58)

Pueblo (#20) Gila River Arena 2/25, 6:00 pm Pueblo Sahuaro (#13) (59-44) Gilbert Chr. Gilbert Christian (#4) (61-56)

Moon Valley (#19) Gila River Arena 6:00 pm Tempe STATE CHAMPION Tempe (#14) (76-70) Cienega Cienega (#3) (79-69)

Seton Prep (#22) Amphitheater HS 2/26, 7:00 pm Nogales Nogales (#11) (70-66) Nogales La Joya (#6) (71-64)

Cactus Shadows (#23) Gila River Arena 11:30 am Arcadia Arcadia (#10) (77-54) Arcadia Gila Ridge (#7) (65-24)

Tucson (#18) Chaparral HS 2/26, 7:45 pm Buena Buena (#15) (57-56, 2OT) Cholla Cholla (#2) (64-49)

page 23 Div. II Boys State Quarterfinalists Arcadia Titans No. Player/Pos. Ht. Yr. 1...Jackson Westhoff, PG...... 5-10.....So. 2...Patrick Stafford, G...... 6-0...... Sr. 3...Max Moses, G ...... 6-0...... So. 4...Jesus Bojorquez, G ...... 6-0...... Sr. 5...Devon Ferguson, F...... 6-3...... Sr. 10...Alex Lozevski, G ...... 6-0...... Fr. 12...Eddie Rodriguez, G ...... 5-7...... Sr. 14...Connor Nichols, F...... 6-6...... Sr. 15...Reed Richardson, G ...... 6-0...... So. 22...Chandler Bruce, F ...... 6-5...... Sr. 23...Jared Martin...... 6-1...... Fr. 24...Avonte Nelms, F...... 6-5...... Sr. 25...Alex Limber, SF ...... 6-2...... So. 32...Elijah Sikora, G...... 6-4...... Jr. 33...Aiden Weber...... 6-3...... Fr. 34...Matt Burton, G...... 6-3...... So. 45...Ro Martinez ...... 6-5...... Sr.

Head Coach: Stephen Danford

Cholla Chargers No. Player/Pos. Ht. Yr. 1...Jose Carrasco, G ...... 5-10.....Sr. 2...Lual Magot, G/F...... 6-4...... Sr. 4...Marcel Dean, G...... 5-9...... Fr. 10...Jacob Rendon, G...... 5-11.....Sr. 11 ...Ezekiel Alley, G ...... 5-10.....So. 20...James Dominguez, G...... 6-2...... Jr. 22...Ruai Ruai, C/F ...... 6-3...... Sr. 30...Dyre Dean, G ...... 5-9...... Jr. 33...Lukas Hardage, F...... 6-0...... Sr. 35...Boss Mujambre, G...... 6-0...... Sr. 40...Luis Leyva, F ...... 6-2...... Sr.

Head Coach: Masai Dean

page 24 Div. II Boys State Quarterfinalists Cienega Bobcats No. Player/Pos. Ht. Yr. 3...Jordan Green, G...... 6-0...... Fr. 5...Justin Lohnes, G ...... 5-11.....Jr. 10...Andrew Leonard, G...... 5-10.....So. 11 ...Terrence Johnson...... 6-3...... Sr. 15...Ben Noriega, G ...... 6-0...... Sr. 22...McLain Mott, G ...... 6-0...... So. 23...Adrian Nava, G...... 5-11.....Jr. 25...Isaiah Murphy, SG ...... 6-3...... Jr. 30...Frankie Trujillo, C ...... 6-4...... Jr. 33...Leonard Moody, G...... 5-11.....Sr. 35...Daren Biggs, G...... 6-3...... Sr. 40...Austin Parker, F...... 6-3...... Sr. 45...Willie Anderson, G ...... 6-1...... Jr. 50...Darius Williams, G...... 6-0...... So. 55...Calvin Riley, F...... 6-4...... Sr.

Head Coach: Matt Johnson

Flagstaff Eagles No. Player/Pos. Ht. Yr. 10...Brandon Tiffany, G...... 5-10.....So. 11 ...Kaleb Sandoval, G...... 5-8...... Jr. 12...John Switala, F...... 6-0...... So. 13...Tim Dana, G...... 5-11.....So. 14...Austin Brain, F ...... 6-5...... Jr. 15...Jason Nelson, F...... 6-0...... Sr. 20...Kyle Ericksen, F...... 6-2...... Jr. 21...Chance Begay, G...... 5-11.....Jr. 23...Bridger Hershey, G ...... 6-3...... Jr. 24...Mitch Thompson, F...... 6-2...... Jr. 25...Tyler Cullum, G...... 5-9...... So. 30...George Faull, F ...... 6-5...... So. 31...Brett Morrow, C/F ...... 6-7...... Jr. 54...Kaleb Hagerman, F...... 6-7...... Jr.

Head Coach: James Kirk

page 25 Div. II Boys State Quarterfinalists Gilbert Christian Knights No. Player/Pos. Ht. Yr. 1...Colton Gianiorio, SG ...... 5-11.....So. 2...Jackson Redmon, SG ...... 6-0...... Fr. 3...Jimmy White, G...... 5-10.....Sr. 4...Eli Fougnies, SG ...... 5-9...... Jr. 5...Dontez Thomas, G ...... 6-1...... Jr. 11 ...Andrew Frandsen, SF...... 6-0...... Sr. 12...Braeden Fergusen, SG ...... 5-10.....So. 13...Caleb Young, G...... 5-10.....So. 14...Darweshi Hunter, SG ...... 6-0...... Fr. 21...Jaden Lee, PG ...... 6-0...... Fr. 23...Cameron Satterwhite, SF .....6-3...... Jr. 24...Nate Graville, SF ...... 6-7...... So. 32...Tony Licavoli, F ...... 6-7...... Jr. 42...Colton Kelly, PF...... 6-3...... Sr. 44...Mitch Lightfoot, P...... 6-9...... Jr.

Head Coach: Kurt Keener

Nogales Apaches No. Player/Pos. Ht. Yr. 1...Ramon Cruz, G...... 5-8...... Jr. 2...Phelipe Montesillos, G ...... 5-9...... Sr. 3...Jesbre Valenzuela, G ...... 5-11.....Jr. 4...Jose Estrada, G...... 5-8...... Jr. 5...Adalberto Diaz, F...... 6-4...... Jr. 12...Jesus Penunuri, F ...... 6-5...... Sr. 13...David Zuniga, G ...... 5-8...... Jr. 15...Robert Ronquillo, F...... 5-10.....Sr. 21...Kevin Zuniga, F...... 6-3...... Sr. 23...Alberto Maldonado, C ...... 6-3...... Sr. 25...Isaac Ayala, G ...... 6-0...... Sr. 33...Mikael Bracamonte, F...... 6-4...... So.

Head Coach: Ricardo De La Riva

page 26 Div. II Boys State Quarterfinalists Shadow Mountain Matadors No. Player/Pos. Ht. Yr. 0...Jeffrey Rhymes, SF ...... 6-4...... Jr. 1...Maliq Osbourne, SF...... Sr. 2...Karlan Brooks, SG...... 5-11.....Jr. 3...Destin Nasr...... Jr. 5...Joshua Smith, G...... 5-10.....Jr. 10...Michael Bibby, PG...... 6-2...... Jr. 11 ...Jordan Pace, SF...... 6-2...... So. 12...Craig Randall, G...... 6-4...... Sr. 13...Ben Ashby, SF...... Jr. 15...Nick White, P...... 5-8...... So. 22...Darion Spottsville, SG ...... 6-3...... So. 23...Nate Hollins, PG ...... 6-0...... So. 32...Tony Rodriguez, SF ...... 6-3...... So. 44...Issiah Jones...... 6-8...... Jr.

Head Coach: Michael Warren

Sunnyside Blue Devils No. Player/Pos. Yr. 3...Tomas Lopez, G ...... Jr. 4...Javier Betancourt, F...... Jr. 10...Francisco Betancourt, F ...... Jr. 11 ...Cesar Ozuna, G...... Jr. 12...Mikey Silva, G...... So. 14...Isaiah Rankin, G ...... Jr. 15...Marshall Gantt, G...... Sr. 23...Carlos Lozoya, F...... Jr. 24...Esteban Gutierrez, G...... Jr. 30...Luis Chavez, G...... Sr. 33...Jacob Inclan, F...... Jr. 34...Santino Duarte, F...... So.

Head Coach: Rob Harrison

page 27 Recent Boys State Championship Results

DIVISION IV Year Winning Team Head Coach Runnerup Team Head Coach Score 2014...... Phoenix Arizona Lutheran ...... Doug Meyer...... Scottsdale Prep...... 73-65 2013...... Phoenix Joy Christian (26-0) ...... Scott Brown...... Phoenix Arizona Lutheran (21-6) ...... Doug Meyer ...... 74-63 2012...... Phoenix Country Day (20-5)...... Shane Lewis ...... Phoenix Arizona Lutheran (18-5) ...... Doug Meyer ...... 49-29 DIVISION III 2014...... Chandler Valley Christian (22-8) ...... Greg Haagsma ...... Phoenix Cortez (25-4)...... Tarik James ...... 64-53 2013...... Gilbert Christian (31-3) ...... Jerome Joseph...... Chandler Valley Christian (23-10)...... Greg Haagsma ...... 60-48 2012...... Gilbert Christian (27-4)...... Jerome Joseph...... Thatcher (30-4)...... Chris Cook...... 62-42 DIVISION II 2014...... Phoenix Shadow Mountain (29-3)...... Jerry Connor ...... Flagstaff (27-4)...... James Kirk ...... 83-58 2013...... Phoenix Paradise Valley (26-7)...... Mark MacGowan...... Tucson Salpointe Catholic (23-11) ...... Brian Holstrom ...... 45-39 2012...... Peoria (27-3)...... Mike Serwa...... Tucson Amphitheather (30-4)...... Ben Hurley...... 50-48 DIVISION I 2014...... Tempe Corona del Sol (33-1)...... Sam Duane Jr...... Phoenix Pinnacle (23-10)...... Charlie Wilde...... (OT) 71-70 2013...... Tempe Corona del Sol (29-5) ...... Sam Duane Jr...... Phoenix Pinnacle (26-7) ...... Charlie Wilde...... 63-59 2012...... Tempe Corona del Sol (32-1)...... Sam Duane Jr...... Laveen Cesar Chavez (27-6) ...... Gary Lee ...... 66-53 1A CONFERENCE 2011 ...... Orme (25-0)...... Todd Roe ...... Gilbert Christian (28-4)...... Jim White ...... 68-56 2010 ...... Gilbert Christian (32-0) ...... Steve Currier ...... Phoenix Valley Lutheran (29-6) ...... Bob Koehne...... 51-34 2009...... Tucson St. Gregory (35-1)...... Paul Baranowski...... Elfrida Valley Union (19-9) ...... John Batty...... 46-32 2008...... Tucson St. Gregory (32-3) ...... Paul Baranowski...... Duncan (24-7) ...... Troy Hudson ...... 44-37 2007 ...... Gilbert Surrey Garden (24-2)...... Steve Currier ...... Phoenix Valley Lutheran (29-7)...... Chuck Oliver ...... 74-53 2006...... Seligman (23-6)...... Brian Matzenbacker ...... Orme (27-2)...... Alex Spence...... 66-57 2005...... Ft. Thomas (25-3) ...... Terry Williams...... Pima (27-5) ...... Cliff Thompson ...... 63-45 2004...... Duncan (28-4)...... Andrew Larson ...... Joseph City (22-11)...... Bryan Fields...... 49-44 2003...... Joseph City (32-2) ...... Bryan Fields ...... Fredonia (16-9)...... George McCormick ...... 57-41 2002...... St. David (27-0)...... John Bryant ...... St. Michael (29-9)...... Joey Rollings...... 68-45 2001 ...... Ft. Thomas (21-5)...... Terry Williams...... St. David (18-10)...... John Bryant ...... 84-70 2000...... Ft. Thomas (19-6) ...... Terry Williams...... Seligman (23-5) ...... Rafe York...... 63-61 1999 ...... Arizona Lutheran (22-12) ...... Doug Meyer...... Orme (22-12) ...... Bob Miller ...... 49-44 1998 ...... St. David (20-7)...... John Bryant ...... Tucson St. Gregory (22-14) ...... Paul Baranowski...... 59-43 1997...... Ft. Thomas (24-1)...... Wil Hinton...... Scottsdale Christian (20-8) ...... Bob Fredericks ...... 79-68 1996 ...... Ft. Thomas (22-4) ...... Wil Hinton...... Fredonia (17-6)...... Gary Glover ...... (OT) 47-40 1995...... Ft. Thomas (25-0)...... Bill Stiver...... Orme (22-4)...... Todd Satter...... 52-47 2A CONFERENCE 2011 ...... Phoenix Westwind Prep (29-2) ...... Gary Truesdale ...... Thatcher (28-3)...... Chris Cook...... 82-63 2010 ...... Scottsdale Christian (28-1)...... Bob Fredericks...... Westwind Prep (30-3) ...... Gary Treusdale ...... 52-47 2009...... Phoenix Precision (28-6)...... Killy Mims...... Thatcher...... Kenny Smith...... (OT) 75-72 2008...... Phoenix Northwest Christian (28-5)...... Bill Harbeck...... Thatcher (23-9)...... Kenny Smith ...... 56-42 2007 ...... Chandler Valley Christian (34-1)...... Greg Haagsma ...... Tucson Desert Christian (25-10) ...... Dennis O’Reilly...... 63-38 2006...... Chandler Valley Christian (33-1)...... Greg Haagsma ...... Arizona Lutheran (28-5)...... Doug Meyer ...... 56-47 2005...... Scottsdale Christian (31-2)...... Bob Fredericks...... Arizona Lutheran ...... Doug Meyer...... 62-41 2004...... Scottsdale Christian (33-1)...... Bob Fredericks...... Chandler Valley Christian (28-6) ...... Greg Haagsma...... 38-34 2003...... Chandler Valley Christian (31-2)...... Greg Haagsma ...... Thatcher (25-8)...... Kenny Smith ...... 58-29 2002...... Chandler Valley Christian (33-1)...... Greg Haagsma ...... Scottsdale Christian (27-8)...... Bob Fredericks ...... 67-39 2001 ...... Tucson Desert Christian (27-7) ...... Chris Walter...... Thatcher (25-5)...... Lenny Smith...... 39-35 2000...... Scottsdale Christian (27-7)...... Bob Fredericks...... Tucson Desert Christian (27-7) ...... Chris Walter...... 46-41 1999 ...... Scottsdale Christian (30-3)...... Bob Fredericks...... Keams Canyon Hopi (19-14)...... Glenn Haven...... (OT) 58-53 1998 ...... Superior (27-0) ...... James Acton ...... Phoenix Christian (24-7) ...... Steve Drake ...... 55-50 1997...... Keams Canyon Hopi (27-5)...... Rick Baker...... Willcox (23-4)...... Dennis Leonard ...... 68-62 1996 ...... Superior (24-3) ...... James Acton ...... Phoenix Christian (21-9) ...... Rick Roth ...... 54-43 1995...... Thatcher (22-6)...... Kenny Smith ...... Superior (18-8)...... James Acton ...... 44-41 3A CONFERENCE 2011 ...... Holbrook ...... Raul Mendoza...... Fountain Hills...... Matt Johnson...... 49-43 2010 ...... Goodyear Estrella Foothills (31-1) ...... Ty Amundsen...... Springerville Round Valley (27-8)...... Chris Matthews...... 77-57 2009...... Goodyear Estrella Foothills (29-2) ...... Ty Amundsen...... Chinle (25-6)...... Ned Curley...... 46-40 2008...... Goodyear Estrella Foothills (31-2)...... Ty Amundsen...... Payson (24-7) ...... Kenny Hayes ...... 64-51 2007 ...... Fountain Hills (25-8)...... Steve Tooker...... Payson (23-9)...... Chuck Hardt ...... 53-41 2006...... Fountain Hills (23-7) ...... Cain Jagodzinski...... Chander Seton Catholic (29-4)...... Hosea Graham ...... 61-54

page 28 Recent Boys State Championship Results

3A CONFERENCE (cont) Year Winning Team Head Coach Runnerup Team Head Coach Score 2005...... Fountain Hills (32-1) ...... Cain Jagodzinski...... Tuba City Greyhills (17-14)...... Tom Bizardi...... 59-50 2004...... Rio Rico (27-8)...... John Fanning...... Chandler Seton Catholic (28-5)...... Hosea Graham...... 63-56 2003...... Globe (33-0) ...... Tony Lopez ...... Monument Valley (23-9)...... Rich Beverly...... 68-51 2002...... Coolidge (32-0) ...... Dave Glasgow...... Globe (26-7)...... Eric Peterson ...... 50-47 2001 ...... Tuba City (23-7)...... Charles Gover...... Coolidge (30-2)...... Dave Glasgow...... 69-57 2000...... Tuba City (28-4)...... Charles Gover...... Winslow (26-6)...... Danny Gonzalez...... 65-62 1999 ...... Coolidge (29-4) ...... Dave Glasgow...... Benson (26-3) ...... James Driggers ...... 79-56 1998 ...... Coolidge (25-8) ...... Dave Glasgow...... Whiteriver Alchesay (23-7)...... Paul Mendoza...... 56-53 1997...... Monument Valley (29-2) ...... Brien Crowder ...... Lakeside Blue Ridge (18-11)...... Mark Felix...... 63-49 1996 ...... Monument Valley (25-2) ...... Aaron Anderson...... Ganado (22-10) ...... Dave Freeman...... 57-54 1995...... Window Rock (23-6)...... Bo Whitelock...... Winslow (19-11)...... Richard Bratt ...... 68-48 4A CONFERENCE 2011 4A-1 ...... Nogales (25-5)...... Ricardo De La Riva...... Scottsdale Saguaro (23-9)...... Bob LaRue ...... 57-44 2011 4A-2...... Tucson Amphitheater (29-2)...... Ben Hurley...... Tempe (22-10) ...... Bryan Snyder...... 87-77 2010 4A-1 ...... Tempe McClintock (25-6)...... Jase Coburn ...... Phoenix Sunnyslope (26-4) ...... Dan Mannix...... 73-71 2010 4A-2...... Tucson Santa Rita (25-5)...... Jim Ferguson ...... Tucson Amphitheater (29-3) ...... Ben Hurley...... 86-84 2009 4A-1...... Phoenix Sunnyslope (24-5) ...... Dan Mannix ...... Avondale Agua Fria (20-6)...... Matt O’Meara...... 78-65 2009 4A-2...... Phoenix Greenway (30-0)...... Howard Mueller ...... Tucson Santa Rita (21-9)...... Jim Ferguson ...... 60-58 2008 4A-1 ...... Goodyear Millennium (23-6) ...... Mike Lopez ...... Avondale Agua Fria (25-4) ...... Paul Murphy...... (OT) 49-48 2008 4A-2...... Goodyear Desert Edge (28-2) ...... Joe Babinski...... Tucson Santa Rita (28-4) ...... Jim Ferguson ...... 40-36 2007 4A-1...... Glendale Apollo (26-6)...... Mark Nold...... Tucson Ironwood Ridge (24-9) ...... Karl Pieroway...... 61-48 2007 4A-2 ...... Scottsdale Notre Dame Prep (27-5) ...... Matt Harris...... Tucson Santa Rita (22-10)...... Jim Ferguson ...... 61-56 2006 4A-1...... Glendale Apollo (28-4)...... Mark Nold...... Tucson Rincon (23-8)...... Rich Utter...... 62-55 2006 4A-2...... Bullhead City Mohave (26-7) ...... Pat Woodburn...... Page (18-12) ...... Aaron Anderson...... 50-46 2005...... Glendale Apollo (28-5)...... Mark Nold...... Tucson Santa Rita (25-8) ...... Jim Feguson...... 60-48 2004...... Scottsdale Saguaro (26-5) ...... Bob LaRue...... Tempe McClintock (26-4) ...... Brian Fleming ...... 62-54 2003...... Phoenix Thunderbird (28-5) ...... Buddy Rake ...... Scottsdale Saguaro (25-6)...... Bob LaRue...... 60-54 2002...... Sunnyslope (29-1)...... Dan Mannix ...... Page (29-2) ...... Aaron Anderson ...... 61-55 2001 ...... Tucson Sahuaro (26-7) ...... Dick McConnell...... Sunnyslope (25-6) ...... Dan Mannix...... 62-55 2000...... Tucson Sahuaro (24-7)...... Dick McConnell...... Tucson Palo Verde (22-13) ...... David Gin ...... 72-58 1999 ...... Tucson Santa Rita (29-3)...... Jim Ferguson ...... Phoenix Thunderbird (27-6)...... Buddy Rake...... (OT) 50-41 1998 ...... Moon Valley (27-3)...... John Boie ...... Phoenix Greenway (22-9) ...... Howard Mueller ...... 54-52 1997...... Paradise Valley (29-2)...... Bill Farrell...... Phoenix Greenway (25-5) ...... Howard Mueller ...... 59-52 1996 ...... Scottsdale Saguaro (26-4) ...... Mike Cady...... Prescott (23-4)...... Rich Geske ...... 50-43 1995...... Paradise Valley (29-4) ...... Bill Farrell...... Cottonwood Mingus (29-4)...... Scott Brown ...... 54-52 5A CONFERENCE 2011 5A-1...... Mesa Mountain View (27-3)...... Gary Ernst...... Phoenix Brophy Prep (21-8)...... Tony Fuller...... 50-29 2011 5A-2...... Laveen Betty Fairfax (23-7)...... Don Dominguez...... Scottsdale Chaparral (20-10) ...... Aaron Windler...... (2 OT) 65-60 2010 5A-1 ...... Phoenix North (28-3)...... Joseph Bustos...... Laveen Cesar Chavez (26-4)...... Gary Lee...... 71-66 2010 5A-2...... Anthem Boulder Creek (28-2) ...... Randy Walker...... Scottsdale Chaparral (18-10)...... Aaron Windler...... 59-58 2009 5A-1 ...... Phoenix St. Mary’s (22-4) ...... David Lopez...... Gilbert Highland (29-4)...... Mark Carlino...... 70-62 2009 5A-2...... Phoenix North (25-6)...... Joseph Bustos...... Tucson Ironwood Ridge (27-5)...... Brian Peabody ...... 42-39 2008 5A-1 ...... Tempe Desert Vista (26-5)...... Doug Harris ...... Phoenix St. Mary’s (21-11) ...... David Lopez...... 63-50 2008 5A-2...... Tucson Ironwood Ridge (27-6) ...... Brian Peabody...... Tempe Marcos de Niza (15-17)...... Dave Stark ...... 61-51 2007 5A-1...... Mesa Mountain View (28-4)...... Gary Ernst...... Phoenix St. Mary’s (19-13) ...... David Lopez...... 78-60 2007 5A-2 ...... Scottsdale Desert Mountain (21-11)...... Todd Fazio ...... Paradise Valley (21-12) ...... Mark MacGowan...... 65-55 2006 5A-1 ...... Mesa Mountain View (29-3)...... Gary Ernst...... Tempe Corona del Sol (28-2)...... Sam Duane...... 80-50 2006 5A-2...... Phoenix South Mountain (30-4) ...... David Grace...... Glendale Deer Valley (27-4)...... John Fellens ...... 75-54 2005...... Mesa Mountain View (32-1) ...... Gary Ernst...... Phoenix St. Mary’s (25-7)...... David Lopez...... 69-53 2004...... Mesa (28-3) ...... Shawn Lynch ...... Tempe Desert Vista (20-13) ...... Doug Harris ...... 54-46 2003...... Gilbert (31-3)...... Tom Bennett ...... Tempe Desert Vista (28-5)...... Al Merino...... 56-51 2002...... Tempe Marcos de Niza (25-8) ...... David Stark...... Gilbert Highland (24-10) ...... Jon Burns...... 60-49 2001 ...... Phoenix St. Mary’s (30-3)...... Dave Lopez...... Phoenix Brophy Prep (24-8) ...... Mark Granger...... 64-57 2000...... Shadow Mountain (27-5) ...... Jerry Conner...... Gilbert Highland (22-9)...... David Yates ...... 79-53 1999 ...... Mesa Mountain View (29-6) ...... Gary Ernst...... Tucson Salpointe (30-4) ...... Brian Peabody ...... 66-54 1998 ...... Mesa Mountain View (34-1) ...... Gary Ernst...... Phoenix Carl Hayden (24-7)...... Argie Rhymes ...... 62-45 1997...... Phoenix Carl Hayden (26-3) ...... Argie Rhymes ...... Tucson Salpointe (29-4)...... Brian Peabody...... (OT) 80-75 1996 ...... Shadow Mountain (29-4) ...... Jerry Conner...... Tempe Corona del Sol (25-7)...... Sam Duane...... 81-56 1995...... Mesa Mountain View (31-0)...... Gary Ernst...... Shadow Mountain (27-4)...... Jerry Conner...... 78-71

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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 anniver- saries.

Below are the anniversary teams that the AIA will recognize during half- time 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 play- off 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 all- time 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 Buckeye’s Championship Team from 1990 (photo supplied Boys) Green Fields won the title in only its second season as an AIA by Buckeye High School). 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 school history, Don Petranovich, who won 8 titles and is the state's all- 1990 title game. Green Fields finished the 1990 season with a 17-5 time leader in coaching victories. record. D-II boys March 2 at 6 p.m. at Gila River Arena (1990 Saguaro Boys) D-III boys at 6 at Gila River Arena (1990 Thatcher Boys) (AFTER THE THIRD PERIOD) The Scottsdale Saguaro boys won the Thatcher defeated Pima 52-50 in the final to finish 24-2. Thatcher would 1990 Class 5A title thanks to one of the more memorable playoff runs in go on to defeat the same team in the 1991 Class 2A game. Arizona basketball tournament history. Saguaro was down by one with two seconds remaining in its first round game when guard Bryan Rice (1965 McNary Boys) Some of the same players who helped McNary win side-armed a one-handed buzzer beater from 15-feet. Despite trailing by a football title during that school year also helped the 1965 basketball double digits in its next two playoff games, Saguaro still won. In the team win its championship. The football coach, Pete Duca, also served final, Saguaro defeated heavy favorite Corona del Sol 88-78. The team as the school’s basketball coach. The leaders on the basketball court finished with a 22-8 record despite being without its best players, Jimmy were forwards Harding Stingley and Billy Ward, who hit a last minute Kolysko (Ka-liss-ko), for about half of the regular season. 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 (1990 Buckeye Boys) The 1990 Buckeye Hawks had a good group of McNary’s teammates were in the Vietnam War. One of those veterans, senior leaders who wanted to prove they were better than the first round Johnny Sedillo was killed in action during the Vietnam War. playoff loss they suffered the previous season. After a 24-1 season, Buckeye left no doubt who the king was in Class 3A in 1990. The Hawks D-III girls at 8 p.m. at Gila River Arena (1990 Winslow Girls) defeated Snowflake in the final despite trailing by 15 points. It was only The team returned most of its players from the 1989 championship, so it his second season as a head coach, but Marlin Diller still guided his was the favorite to repeat in 1990. Winslow didn't disappoint, finishing tight-knit Buckeye squad to the 1990 title. the 1990 season with a 30-1 record and a hard fought 51-50 state championship victory over Snowflake. Winslow was led by the Cox (1965 Rincon Boys) To win the 1965 title, Rincon had to defeat North twins, Karen and Sharon, and senior Aliesha Johns, who played for San High for the third time that year. Not an easy task but Rincon pulled it Diego State. Johns still holds the school's record for points in a game, pulled it off with a 80-72 victory. The team was led by all-state player with 36, and three pointers made in a game, with 8. Winslow was Gary Haller and Jimmy Johnson. On the bench for Rincon was head coached by arguably the greatest girls basketball coach in Arizona high 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.

(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 49-43 in the 1990 Class 4A final to win the pro- Rincon’s 1965 Championship Team (photo provided by gram's second ever title, finishing with a 23-6 record. Rincon High School). page 31

Div. II Girls Basketball State Quarterfinals Preview By Andy Morales Here are the other quarterfinal matchups in AZPreps365.com Division II: No. 3 Phoenix Thunderbird (29-2) was the No. 4 Karen Self has guided the Seton Catholic seed last year but did not make it out of the second Sentinels to seven state championships including round. The trio of juniors Brianna Lehew, Ozahria three of the last four. This year, however, Vail Fisher and Jazmine Covington helped the team Cienega is 30-0 and seeded No. 1 while Seton rebound this year. All three are scoring in double fig- Catholic (27-5) is the No. 2 seed. ures. If both teams make it through the quarterfinals it Thunderbird will face No. 6 Phoenix Sierra Linda will be a repeat of last year's final where the (27-3). The Bulldogs were the No. 2 seed last year Sentinels outlasted Cienega 37-30. The Bobcats are but were upset in the second round. Freshman coached by first-year coach Matt Ruiz and he brings Janae Gonzales is averaging over 16 points a game senior standouts Treyanna Clay and Destiny and senior Kaylah Burrows is just under 13 points a Richardson to the court while Self will counter with game. freshman sensation Sarah Barcello and sophomore No. 4 Flagstaff (23-5) shoots plenty of three- Jenn Wirth. pointers and head coach Tyrone Johnson substi- Cienega will face No. 9 Oro Valley Ironwood tutes freely. Two big losses to Seton Catholic and Ridge (25-7). The Nighthawks under Nikki Simpson Thunderbird before the winter break was followed by have set the new school standard with 25 wins. a record of 16-1 to end the regular season. Junior Lexy Ram is difficult to guard, senior guard The Eagles will face this year's Cinderella team Alyssa Madlangbayan is a three-point shooter and in No. 12 Maricopa (26-5). The team feels no one senior guard Piper Mali will guide the team. gave them a shot but they came back from a 16- No. 10 Tucson Sahuaro (27-4) has the difficult point deficit to defeat No. 5 Tucson in the second task of taking on Seton Catholic but the Cougars are round. You can't count out the fight of junior Danae a stronger team than their No. 10-seed implies. Ruiz and the coaching ability of Kati Burrows. 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.

page 34 Div. II Girls State Championship Bracket

Wed, Feb 18 Fri, Feb 20 Wed, Feb 25 Fri, Feb 27 Mon, Mar 2 Thurs, Feb 26 Williams Field (#17) Moon Valley Moon Valley (#16) (54-47) Cienega Cienega (#1) (62-40)

Gila Ridge (#24) Amphitheater HS 2/25, 7:00 pm Ironwood Ridge Ironwood Ridge (#9) (64-45) Ironwood R. Cactus Shadows (#8) (55-49)

Douglas (#21) Grand Canyon 4:15 pm Maricopa Maricopa (#12) (70-37) Maricopa Tucson (#5) (52-50)

Notre Dame Prep (#20) Gila River Arena 2/25, 4:15 pm Casa Grande Casa Grande (#13) (57-50) Flagstaff Flagstaff (#4) (62-38)

Prescott (#19) Gila River Arena 2:00 pm Prescott STATE CHAMPION Pueblo (#14) (63-56 OT) Thunderbird Thunderbird (#3) (60-43)

Desert Edge (#22) Chaparral HS 2/26, 4:15 pm Desert Edge Marana (#11) (45-35) Sierra Linda Sierra Linda (#6) (36-21)

Flowing Wells (#23) Grand Canyon 2:30 pm Sahuaro Sahuaro (#10) (65-26) Sahuaro Cibola (#7) (49-46)

South Mountain (#18) Chaparral HS 2/26, 6:00 pm Arcadia Arcadia (#15) (45-44) Seton Seton Catholic (#2) (66-40)

page 35 Div. II Girls State Quarterfinalists Cienega Bobcats No. Player/Pos. Ht. Yr. 3...Leilani Pinedo, G...... Fr. 4...Emersen Amado, G...... 5-5...... Jr. 5...Nalin Martinez, G/F ...... 5-7...... So. 10...Sabrina Hartzell, G ...... 5-9...... Jr. 11 ...Kelaiah Dillard, G ...... 5-8...... Sr. 12...Arianna Roche, G...... 5-7...... Sr. 14...Karina Almada, F...... 5-9...... Sr. 20...Keva Mack, G/F...... 5-8...... So. 22...Treyanna Clay, F/G ...... 6-1...... Sr. 23...Lauren Green, C/F/G ...... Fr. 24...Destiny Richardson, G/F.....5-8...... Sr. 33...Gwyne McCormack, F/G ...... Fr. 34...Senida Sotelo, G/F ...... So.

Head Coach: Matt Ruiz

Flagstaff Eagles No. Player/Pos. Ht. Yr. 4...Monique Ware, G...... Fr. 10...Alyssa Ben, G...... 5-2...... Sr. 12...Raychele Hernandez, G ...... 5-1...... Sr. 14...Nizhoni Thomas, F ...... 5-8...... So. 20...Anika Francis, G...... 5-6...... Sr. 21...Kira Butler, GT...... 5-5...... Sr. 22...Alysha Jackson, F...... 5-6...... Sr. 23...Alyssa Goodwill, F ...... 5-8...... So. 24...Mikala Begoody, G...... 5-5...... So. 25...Danielle Larson, F ...... Sr. 30...Faith Craig, G ...... 5-6...... Sr. 32...Taylor McCabe, G ...... 5-5...... Jr. 34...Hannah Townsend, G...... 5-8...... Sr. 42...Shayleen Toehe, G...... 5-6...... Jr. 44...Kelsey Williams, F...... Jr. 50...Carolyn Woods, F...... 5-7...... Jr. 54...Gabby Short, F...... 5-7...... Jr.

Head Coach: Tyrone Johnson

page 36 Div. II Girls State Quarterfinalists Ironwood Ridge Nighthawks No. Player Ht. Yr. 4...Morgan Prettyman...... 5-7...... Sr. 5...Megan Pratt ...... 5-2...... Sr. 10...Piper Mali...... 5-6...... Sr. 11 ...Jady Hawbaker...... 5-4...... Jr. 12...Kaitlin Olson...... 5-7...... Sr. 20...Celeste Chism ...... 5-6...... Sr. 21...Cassie Barlett ...... 5-10.....Sr. 22...Alyssa Madlangbayan...... 5-4...... Sr. 30...Natalie Bartle ...... 5-5...... Fr. 32...Emily Otto ...... Jr. 33...Nicole Ostrosky...... 5-10.....Sr. 34...Abby Hupp ...... Jr. 42...Lanea Tuiasosopo...... 5-11.....Sr. 44...Lexy Ram ...... 5-11.....Jr.

Head Coach: Amanda Simpson

Maricopa Rams No. Player Yr. 10...Raegene Womack ...... Jr. 12...Ashliegh Haley ...... Sr. 21...Sydni Callis ...... Fr. 22...Danae Ruiz ...... Jr. 23...Tiara Edmond ...... Sr. 24...Allyssa Haley ...... Jr. 30...Tyra Williams ...... So. 32...Kelly Paine...... Sr. 33...Jaleesa Rodriguez ...... Jr. 34...Kelsee Keys...... Jr. 44...Jamila Rodgers...... Sr. 45...Ashia Laidler-Nelson...... So.

Head Coach: Kati Burrows

page 37 Div. II Girls State Quarterfinalists Sahuaro Cougars No. Player/Pos. Ht. Yr. 10...Shelby Mattice, G...... 5-4...... Jr. 12...Reazsha Benjamin, G...... 5-10.....Jr. 14...Elena Arriaga, G...... 5-4...... So. 20...Samantha Hacker, F...... 5-11.....Sr. 22...Cameron Carr, F...... 5-8...... Jr. 24...Amber Romero, G...... 5-4...... Jr. 30...Carina Mendoza, G...... 5-2...... Fr. 32...Apolonia Bustamante, G...... 5-4...... Sr. 34...Leslie Cole, F...... 5-7...... Jr. 42...Carly Cahoon, F ...... 5-10.....So. 44...Sydney Harden, F ...... 5-11.....Jr. 52...Natasha Villalta, F...... 5-9...... Jr.

Head Coach: Steve Botkin

Seton Catholic Sentinels No. Player/Pos. Ht. Yr. 0...Mary Grace Blaser, F...... So. 1...Nicole Eze, C...... 6-1...... Fr. 2...Sam Wessel, G...... 5-8...... Jr. 3...Jenn Wirth, G/F ...... 6-2...... So. 4...LeeAnne Wirth, F/G ...... 6-3...... So. 5...Courtney Knecht, G...... 5-5...... So. 10...Kaitlin Amorosi, G...... 5-6...... Jr. 13...Hailey Wilson, G/W...... 5-1...... Sr. 14...Sydney Regalado, F/G...... 5-6...... Sr. 15...Chelsey Eze, F...... 5-8...... Sr. 20...Sarah Barcello, G...... 5-9...... Fr. 22...Liz Holter, G ...... 5-8...... So. 23...Christine Aguilar, G/F...... 5-6...... Jr. 32...Kyle Van Aesdale, G/F ...... 5-7...... Jr. 33...Kendall Krick, G...... 5-7...... Fr.

Head Coach: Karen Self

page 38 Div. II Girls State Quarterfinalists Sierra Linda Bulldogs No. Player/Pos. Yr. 00...Ashley Bejarano, W/G ...... Jr. 1...Jenay Bojorquez, G/W...... So. 3...Audry Pena, G/W...... Fr. 10...Raenesha Willis, G/W ...... Fr. 11 ...Janae Gonzales, G/W ...... Fr. 12...Alize Bojorquez, G/W ...... Jr. 14...Briana Bautista, G/W ...... So. 20...Aryanna Hernandez, G/W...... Jr. 22...Bryanna Hernandez, G/W ...... Jr. 23...Cheyenne Lee, W/G/F ...... So. 31...Markeysha Moore, W/F/C ...... Sr. 32...Kaylah Burrows, G/F/W...... Sr. 33...Lonntiay Williams, C/F...... Fr. 34...Alina Mangosing, G/W...... Jr.

Head Coach: Desirae Carranza

Thunderbird Chiefs No. Player Ht. Yr. 13...Ozahria Fisher ...... 5-5...... Jr. 14...Renee Quam ...... 5-3...... Sr. 20...Ann Shikles...... 5-9...... Sr. 23...Jazmine Covington ...... 5-8...... Jr. 24...Alexis Carmosino...... 5-8...... Fr. 25...Madison McKeown...... 5-5...... Sr. 30...Marnie Kemp...... 5-11.....Jr. 32...Nadja Crable...... 5-4...... So. 33...Raven Covington ...... 5-5...... Sr. 44...Analiza Cruz...... 5-7...... Sr. 50...Brianna Lehew...... 6-1...... Jr. 52...Allison Schoenike...... 5-11.....Jr.

Head Coach: Barry Ringel

page 39 Recent Girls State Championship Results

DIVISION IV Year Winning Team Head Coach Runnerup Team Head Coach Score 2014...... Gilbert Christian...... Daryl Young ...... St. David ...... Laron Richardson ...... 32-30 2013...... Scottsdale Salt River (29-0)...... Shawn Lytle ...... Tempe Prep (22-6) ...... Nancy Calahan...... 37-35 2012...... Tempe Prep (22-3)...... Nancy Calahan ...... Joseph City (18-7)...... John Bryant ...... 46-38 DIVISION III 2014...... Fountain Hills (25-3)...... Amanda Baca ...... Chandler Valley Christian (33-1) ...... Scott Timmer ...... 51-36 2013...... Winslow (27-5)...... Jerron Jordan...... Sanders Valley (27-4)...... Julia Six...... 45-40 2012...... Page (31-2)...... Justin Smith ...... Winslow (24-6)...... Jerron Jordan...... 46-38 DIVISION II 2014...... Chandler Seton Catholic (32-3)...... Karen Self...... Vail Cienega (26-2) ...... Paul Reed...... 37-30 2013...... Scottsdale Saguaro (26-9) ...... Chris Young...... Tucson Flowing Wells (29-5)...... Michael Perkins...... 49-38 2012...... Chandler Seton Catholic (26-8) ...... Karen Self...... Peoria (31-5) ...... Leslie Saulsby...... 52-44 DIVISION I 2014...... Phoenix Desert Vista (30-2) ...... J’ontar Coleman...... Tolleson Westview (26-7) ...... Lisa Contreras...... 53-37 2013...... Phoenix St. Mary’s (29-1)...... Curtis Ekmark...... Phoenix Pinnacle (33-3))...... Troy Wiese...... 49-37 2012...... Phoenix St. Mary’s (30-0)...... Curtis Ekmark...... Chandler Hamilton (27-8) ...... Jeff Kain ...... 65-40 1A CONFERENCE 2011 ...... Gilbert Christian (27-2)...... Daryl Young ...... Fort Thomas (22-8)...... Lee Haws...... 44-31 2010 ...... Salt River (33-4)...... Shawn Lytle ...... Gila Bend (31-3)...... Dallas Luttrell...... 66-51 2009...... Gilbert Surrey Garden ...... Kerry Pearson...... Pima...... Brad Hemphill...... 42-33 2008...... Fredonia (30-2)...... Trish Spendlove...... Rock Point (23-4)...... Melvin Arthur...... 58-55 2007 ...... Fredonia (19-2) ...... Noey Tom ...... Salt River (14-18)...... Shawn Lytle ...... 50-35 2006...... Fort Thomas (29-2)...... Vanta Moses...... Pima (20-11) ...... Brad Hemphill ...... 60-45 2005...... Fredonia (25-1)...... Linda Kliesen ...... Salome (21-7)...... Byron Maynes ...... 53-34 2004...... St. Michael (23-7) ...... Joe Kubicek ...... East Fork Lutheran (15-12)...... Jeff Quintero...... 63-53 2003...... Pima (24-6)...... Brad Hemphill ...... Cibecue (20-11 ...... Amy Cole ...... 50-33 2002...... Pima (24-6)...... Brad Hemphill ...... Ft. Thomas (15-7) ...... Barbara Stauffer...... 61-48 2001 ...... Joseph City (27-5) ...... Mike Sterkowitz...... St. Michael (24-2) ...... Joey Rollings...... 52-35 2000...... St. Michael (30-6) ...... Joey Rollings...... Joseph City (25-8) ...... Mike Sterkowitz ...... 57-36 1999 ...... Tucson Desert Christian (26-6) ...... Dennis O’Reilly...... St. Michael (19-8) ...... Joey Rollings...... 38-35 1998 ...... Tucson Desert Christian (27-4)...... Dennis O’Reilly...... Seligman (22-9) ...... Joanne Curley ...... 42-41 1997...... St. Michael (21-6) ...... Joey Rollings...... Salome (20-8)...... Dan Wolfe...... 65-41 1996 ...... NW Community Christian (22-3)...... Phil McKeown...... Ft. Thomas (19-5)...... Barbara Stauffer...... 44-37 1995...... Seligman (25-3)...... Joanne Curley ...... NW Community Christian (24-3)...... Phil McKeown ...... 42-37 2A CONFERENCE 2011 ...... Chandler Valley Christian (28-2) ...... Scott Timmer...... Thatcher (27-4) ...... Dave Henson...... 53-35 2010 ...... Chandler Valley Christian (30-0)...... Scott Timmer...... Pima (27-5) ...... Brad Hemphill...... 33-28 2009...... St. Johns (28-5)...... Ken Pulsipher...... Willcox (24-4)...... Tammy Hall ...... 49-34 2008...... Tucson Pusch Ridge Christian (32-4)...... Lonnie Tvrdy...... St. Johns (30-7) ...... Ken Pulsipher ...... 35-29 2007 ...... Tucson Pusch Ridge Christian (32-1) ...... Lonnie Tvrdy...... Camp Verde (26-9)...... Mark Showers...... 46-36 2006...... Tucson Pusch Ridge Christian (31-2) ...... Lonnie Tvrdy...... Red Mesa (12-14)...... Alfred Begay...... 58-38 2005...... Tucson Pusch Ridge Christian (30-2)...... Lonnie Tvrdy...... St. Johns (27-6) ...... Ken Pulsipher...... 43-27 2004...... Thatcher (27-4) ...... Lee Marett ...... St. Johns (29-5) ...... Ken Pulsipher...... 46-40 2003...... Thatcher (30-3) ...... Lee Marett ...... Chandler Valley Christian (28-5) ...... Scott Timmer...... 38-35 2002...... Thatcher (31-1)...... David Henson ...... St. Johns (26-6)...... Ken Pulsipher...... 48-39 2001 ...... Thatcher (29-0) ...... David Henson ...... Tucson Desert Christian (26-10)...... Dennis O’Reilly...... (2OT) 53-43 2000...... Phoenix Country Day School (34-2)...... Andy Kiltz ...... Thatcher (27-1)...... David Henson...... (OT) 38-34 1999 ...... Chandler Seton (32-2) ...... Karen Self...... Thatcher (26-4)...... David Henson ...... 39-30 1998 ...... Chandler Seton (32-1)...... Karen Self...... Thatcher (24-6)...... Aaron Crandall...... 50-43 1997...... Chandler Seton (27-3) ...... Karen Self...... Duncan (25-5)...... John Payne...... 65-52 1996 ...... Whiteriver Alchesay (32-1)...... Bruce Goode ...... Chander Seton (26-2) ...... Karen Self...... 55-44 1995...... Duncan (28-1) ...... John Payne...... St. Johns (22-10)...... Ken Pulsipher...... 68-49 3A CONFERENCE 2011 ...... Window Rock (33-1)...... Charles Chong...... Kayenta Monument Valley (26-8) ...... Robert Nash ...... 41-20 2010 ...... Winslow (27-5)...... Don Petronovich...... Window Rock (21-7) ...... Charles Chong ...... 51-40 2009...... Kayenta Monument Valley (22-9) ...... Robert Nash ...... Winslow (29-2)...... Don Petranovich ...... 47-46 2008...... Winslow (20-2)...... Don Petranovich...... Ganado (20-2)...... Pete Butler...... 54-50 2007 ...... Ganado (27-4)...... Nathan Brady...... Winslow (28-4)...... Don Petranovich ...... 63-52 2006...... Kayenta Monument Valley (28-3) ...... Robert Nash ...... Snowflake (30-5) ...... Don Godfrey ...... 64-53

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3A CONFERENCE (cont) Year Winning Team Head Coach Runnerup Team Head Coach Score 2005...... Winslow (26-5)...... Don Petranovich...... Chandler Seton Catholic (28-7)...... Karen Self...... 61-33 2004...... Winslow (29-2)...... Don Petranovich...... Monument Valley (29-5)...... Robert Nash...... 76-69 2003...... Springerville Round Valley (31-1)...... Chris Matthews...... Monument Valley (27-4)...... Robert Nash ...... 68-63 2002...... Tuba City (27-5) ...... Manuel Begay...... Seton Catholic (31-4)...... Karen Self ...... 42-32 2001 ...... Tuba City (30-3)...... Tamrya Rogers...... Winslow (24-6)...... Don Petranovich ...... 62-44 2000...... Tuba City (27-5) ...... Tamrya Rogers...... Winslow (23-8)...... Don Petranovich...... 41-33 1999 ...... Monument Valley (21-10) ...... Robert Nash ...... Winslow (29-4)...... Don Petranovich ...... 46-37 1998 ...... Winslow (31-2) ...... Don Petranovich...... St. Johns (24-9) ...... Ken Pulsipher...... 74-33 1997...... Snowflake (30-2) ...... Don Godfrey ...... Monument Valley (20-9) ...... Robert Nash...... 58-45 1996 ...... Window Rock (24-7) ...... Amelia Holtsoi...... Monument Valley (22-7)...... Robert Nash...... 74-49 1995...... Window Rock (23-3) ...... Jimmy Skeet...... Winslow (23-6)...... Don Petranovich ...... 62-52 4A CONFERENCE Year ...... Winning Team ...... Head Coach...... Runnerup Team ...... Head Coach ...... Score 2011 4A-1 ...... Glendale Apollo (25-5) ...... Susan Prado-Ortiz ...... Phoenix Shadow Mountain (16-3)...... Gerrard Carmichael...... 58-48 2011 4A-2...... Chandler Seton Catholic (29-3) ...... Karen Self...... Phoenix Thunderbird (24-7)...... Barry Ringel ...... 61-49 2010 4A-1 ...... Phoenix Shadow Mountain (26-5)...... Gerrard Carmichael...... Glendale Apollo (24-5) ...... Sue Prado-Ortiz ...... 43-34 2010 4A-2...... Chandler Seton Catholic (29-4) ...... Karen Self...... Page (20-5)...... Justin Smith...... 57-34 2009 4A-1...... Oro Valley Canyon Del Oro (32-1)...... Kerri Brown...... Tempe McClintock (23-8) ...... Eric Magana ...... 49-45 2009 4A-2...... Glendale Raymond Kellis (29-3) ...... Samantha Middagh ...... Page (25-6) ...... Jim Adkins...... 50-43 2008 4A-1 ...... Tucson Flowing Wells (33-1)...... Michael Perkins...... Marana (23-5) ...... Corey Duck...... 56-24 2008 4A-2...... Phoenix Washington (26-3) ...... Ty Bayer...... Page (25-5) ...... Mike Beall ...... 60-39 2007 4A-1...... Glendale Cactus (28-5) ...... Jim Graham...... Phoenix Pinnacle (21-14) ...... Jackie Van Patten...... 65-56 2007 4A-2 ...... Phoenix Washington (31-2)...... Ty Bauer...... Page (25-5) ...... Mike Beall...... 60-47 2006 4A-1...... Glendale Cactus (28-3) ...... Jim Graham...... Scottsdale Saguaro (24-9)...... Brent Carter ...... 79-71 2006 4A-2...... Phoenix Washington (24-7)...... Ty Bauer...... Flagstaff Sinagua (26-6) ...... Jennifer Parker...... (OT) 66-62 2005...... Phoenix Thunderbird (23-9) ...... Steve Burke ...... Page (23-9) ...... Mike Beall...... 45-32 2004...... Glendale Cactus (29-2) ...... Jim Graham...... Phoenix Thunderbird (26-7)...... Steve Burke ...... 63-54 2003...... Phoenix Thunderbird (30-2) ...... Steve Burke ...... Scottsdale Chaparral (26-8) ...... Joe English...... 40-28 2002...... Phoenix Thunderbird (30-1)...... Steve Burke ...... Peoria Centennial (24-9) ...... Vance Setka...... 70-45 2001 ...... Scottsdale Chaparral (33-1)...... Joe English...... Tucson Sahuaro (39-3) ...... Jim Scott ...... 44-35 2000...... Phoenix Moon Valley (28-6) ...... Bud Greer...... Scottsdale Chaparral (27-6)...... Joe English ...... (OT) 46-45 1999 ...... Page (28-5)...... Mike Beall...... Tucson Sahuaro (29-2)...... Jim Scott ...... 43-38 1998 ...... Tucson Sahuaro (30-1)...... Jim Scott...... Scottsdale Saguaro (26-8) ...... Brent Carter ...... 57-35 1997...... Tucson Catalina Foothills (31-2)...... Patty Patton Shearer ...... Phoenix Thunderbird (27-4)...... Steve Burke ...... 50-29 1996 ...... Scottsdale Chaparral (32-2) ...... Joe English...... Phoenix Thunderbird (31-3) ...... Steve Burke ...... 48-38 1995...... Gilbert Highland (32-0) ...... Miner Webster ...... Scottsdale Chaparral (25-6) ...... Joe English ...... 50-31 5A CONFERENCE 2011 5A-1...... Phoenix St. Mary’s (28-2) ...... Curtis Ekmark...... Chandler (25-6)...... Zon Thompson...... 73-60 2011 5A-2...... Tolleson (27-5)...... Todd Nelson ...... Phoenix Pinnacle (24-8) ...... Jackie Clayton...... 65-47 2010 5A-1 ...... Mesa Dobson (29-7) ...... Tyler Dumas...... Phoenix St. Mary’s (24-2)...... Curtis Ekmark...... (OT) 61-59 2010 5A-2...... Tolleson (28-5) ...... Todd Nelson ...... Phoenix Pinnacle (23-11) ...... Jackie Clayton...... 52-43 2009 5A-1 ...... Gilbert Highland (35-1) ...... Miner Webster ...... Phoenix St. Mary’s (26-3) ...... Curtis Ekmark ...... 51-48 2009 5A-2...... Tolleson (29-3)...... Todd Nelson ...... Phoenix Pinnacle (26-5) ...... Jackie Van Patten...... 59-57 2008 5A-1 ...... Gilbert Highland (33-3)...... Miner Webster ...... Chandler (22-9)...... Zon Thompson ...... 49-39 2008 5A-2...... Phoenix South Mountain (24-4)...... Szudia Bragg ...... Phoenix Pinnacle (29-5) ...... Jackie Van Patten...... 55-50 2007 5A-1...... Mesa Red Mountain (26-6)...... Martin Appel...... Mesa Mountain View (31-3)...... Henry Bribiescas ...... 46-34 2007 5A-2 ...... Tolleson (26-7)...... Todd Nelson ...... Tolleson Westview (25-9)...... Francisco Villa...... 52-29 2006 5A-1 ...... Phoenix St. Mary’s (26-4) ...... Frank Denogean...... Mesa Red Mountain (27-5)...... Martin Appel ...... 69-57 2006 5A-2...... Glendale Deer Valley (31-1) ...... Bill Gollihare ...... Tucson Flowing Wells (28-5)...... Michael Perkins...... 50-44 2005...... Gilbert Highland (32-5)...... Miner Webster ...... Phoenix St. Mary’s (28-5) ...... Frank Denogean...... 55-51 2004...... Phoenix St. Mary’s (35-0)...... Frank Denogean...... Tempe Desert Vista (25-7) ...... Henry Bribiescas...... 72-62 2003...... Gilbert Highland (35-0) ...... Miner Webster ...... Tucson Salpointe (31-2) ...... Pete Fajardo ...... 48-45 2002...... Tempe Mountain Pointe (30-5)...... Dwayne Dobbeleare ...... Tempe Corona del Sol (25-6) ...... Larry Hughes...... 41-38 2001 ...... Tempe Corona del Sol (31-0)...... Larry Hughes...... Mesa Dobson (27-5)...... Frank Campos...... 70-52 2000...... Chandler (29-3) ...... Meg Gianesello ...... Tempe Mountain Pointe (30-2)...... Ed Dawson...... 46-34 1999 ...... Chandler (32-3) ...... Michael Desper ...... Tempe Mountain Pointe (32-6) ...... Ed Dawson ...... 54-37 1998 ...... Mesa Mountain View (30-5) ...... Greg Sessions...... Gilbert Highland (32-4)...... Miner Webster...... 47-39 1997...... Chandler (32-1) ...... Michael Desper ...... Tempe Mountain Pointe (30-6)...... Ed Dawson ...... 43-37 1996 ...... Chandler (30-4) ...... Michael Desper ...... Tempe Mountain Pointe (27-3)...... Ed Dawson...... 46-33 1995...... South Mountain (27-2)...... George Wray...... Tempe Mountain Pointe (25-5) ...... Ed Dawson...... 52-40

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