Santa Fe Indian School Pulls Away From Tuba City

Santa Fe Indian School opened Qualifier Day 2 with a strong 61-30 win over Tuba City HS.

Santa Fe Indian set the tone early, building a 31-14 lead by halftime. The offense stayed steady in the second half, adding another 30 points to close out the game. Santa Fe found scoring from multiple spots on the floor, including three-point makes from #1 and #30.

Tuba City continued to battle after halftime and found more rhythm offensively in the second half. #10 knocked down a three in the first half, while #11 added two threes in the second half as Tuba City tried to chip away.

Santa Fe Indian’s balance and early lead proved to be the difference as they finished with a 31-point victory.

Seton Catholic Prep Controls Queen Creek

Seton Catholic Prep used a big first half to defeat Queen Creek 49-28.

Seton Catholic came out sharp, jumping ahead 24-9 by halftime. The early cushion gave Seton control of the game, and they continued to add to the lead in the second half. The biggest spark came from #3, who caught fire from deep with four threes in the first half and five more in the second half.

Queen Creek had a stronger second half after scoring just nine points before the break. #1 hit three threes in the first half, and #11 added a second-half three as Queen Creek looked for outside shooting to keep the game moving.

Seton Catholic’s hot shooting and strong start helped them finish the game with a 49-28 win.

Marco De Niza Holds Off Apollo

Marco De Niza held off Apollo for a 55-47 win in a competitive matchup.

The game was tight early, with Marco De Niza taking a slim 30-28 lead into halftime. Apollo stayed within reach behind a strong second-half push from Brus, who knocked down three threes after the break to keep the pressure on.

Marco De Niza answered with timely shooting of its own. McCoy connected from deep in the first half, while Cicardi and Hudson also added first-half threes. Jensen knocked down a three in the second half to help Marco De Niza protect the lead.

Apollo kept fighting, but Marco De Niza’s balanced scoring and timely perimeter shots helped close out the 55-47 win.

Gilbert Christian Wins Double-Overtime Battle Against Mountain View Mesa

Gilbert Christian outlasted Mountain View Mesa 53-49 in a double-overtime finish.

The game had a little bit of everything. Gilbert Christian led 26-17 at halftime, but Mountain View Mesa fought back in the second half to tie the game at 39. Both teams stayed locked at 43 after the first overtime before Gilbert Christian finally pulled ahead in the second extra period.

Mountain View Mesa got key outside shooting from Brus, who hit two threes in the second half and another three in overtime. Gilbert Christian answered with timely shots from Jensen, McCoy, Cicardi, and Hudson. Hudson delivered one of the biggest shots late, knocking down a three in overtime play.

Gilbert Christian’s late scoring and toughness in the extra periods helped them escape with the 53-49 win.

Florence Tops Flagstaff Behind Strong Second Half

Florence picked up a 60-43 win over Flagstaff.

Florence led 25-20 at halftime before creating more separation in the second half. The offense stayed steady after the break, adding 35 more points to finish the game strong.

Silvas opened things up from deep for Florence with a first-half three. Gibbs also hit from beyond the arc in the first half and added another three in the second half as Florence continued to stretch the floor.

Flagstaff had several answers from outside. Andersen hit a three in each half, while Edison, Nelson, and Williams also helped add scoring. Wright gave Flagstaff a strong scoring push, finishing with 12 points.

Florence’s second-half production made the difference as they closed out the 60-43 victory.

Catalina Foothills Pulls Away From Raymond S. Kellis

Catalina Foothills used a strong first half to defeat Raymond S. Kellis 55-30.

Catalina Foothills came out fast, taking a 36-17 lead into halftime. The early offense gave them control, and they continued to protect the lead through the second half.

Nole helped set the tone from the outside with a first-half three. Eli also connected from deep, while Ky added another three as Catalina Foothills built its halftime advantage. Gavin joined the outside scoring with a three of his own in the first half.

Raymond S. Kellis battled in the second half and found some rhythm from the perimeter. #0 knocked down a three after halftime, and #16 added another second-half three.

Catalina Foothills’ hot start and balanced scoring helped them finish with the 55-30 win.

Pinnacle Finishes Strong Against Centennial

Pinnacle picked up a 60-52 win over Centennial in a strong Day 1 matchup.

Centennial kept the game close early, but Pinnacle carried a 28-21 lead into halftime. The second half opened up more offensively, with both teams finding better rhythm, but Pinnacle continued to answer when Centennial made a push.

Centennial got key scoring from the perimeter, with Williams hitting a first-half three and Scott knocking down one in each half. Pinnacle had its own outside spark from Cam, Malachi, and Ty. Cam hit a second-half three, Malachi connected from deep in the first half, and Ty gave Pinnacle a major boost with three first-half threes.

Centennial stayed in the fight, but Pinnacle’s balanced scoring and early lead helped seal the 60-52 win.

Canyon View Takes Down Lincoln With Big Offensive Showing

Canyon View put together a strong offensive performance to defeat Lincoln 74-60.

Canyon View came out firing and built a 43-24 halftime lead. That first-half push gave them control of the game, even as Lincoln responded with a stronger second half.

Lincoln found second-half momentum behind Qiai Thompson, who hit a three and finished with a big scoring burst after halftime. Tristan Beatha also connected from deep in the first half, while John Rossiter added a second-half three.

Canyon View had several players step up from the outside. Taylor Owens hit a first-half three, OJ Charley knocked down three threes before halftime and added another in the second half, while Kingsley Edwards also connected from deep.

Lincoln continued to battle, but Canyon View’s fast start and steady scoring helped carry them to the 74-60 win.

Loyola Pulls Away From Sandra Day O’Connor

Loyola used a big second half to defeat Sandra Day O’Connor 81-63.

The first half stayed close, with Loyola taking a 35-33 lead into halftime. After the break, Loyola’s offense found another gear and created separation with a 46-point second half.

Loyola got perimeter scoring from several players. Randall Snedler hit a three in each half, while Tyson Powell, Jah Graham, Martin Carter, Dominic Loelle, and Omari Cuffe all connected from deep in the second half.

Sandra Day O’Connor answered with strong outside shooting of its own. Liam Pavey knocked down a three in the first half and added two more after halftime. Carter Gibbs hit two first-half threes and another in the second half, while Kayden Swanson connected on three threes before the break.

The game was tight early, but Loyola’s second-half scoring surge helped them close out the 81-63 win.

Rainier Beach Pulls Away From Sunnyslope

Rainier Beach used a strong first half to defeat Sunnyslope 77-62.

Rainier Beach came out with control early, building a 41-24 lead by halftime. Sunnyslope kept fighting after the break and found more offense in the second half, but Rainier Beach’s early cushion gave them room to finish the game strong.

Sunnyslope had outside shooting from Linus Turner, who hit a three in each half. Kevin Williams added a first-half three, and Darius Washington connected from deep in the second half.

Rainier Beach answered with timely perimeter scoring of its own. Micah Eli-Mendez knocked down a three in the first half, while Kam Babbs hit one in each half as Rainier Beach kept pressure on the defense.

Sunnyslope continued to battle, but Rainier Beach’s fast start and steady scoring helped close out the 77-62 win.

Pacifica Christian Handles Dysart

Pacifica Christian picked up a 56-35 win over Dysart.

Pacifica Christian took control early, leading 23-16 at halftime before extending the lead in the second half. The defense held Dysart from making a major run, while the offense did enough to keep the game out of reach.

I. Escoche gave Pacifica Christian a big lift from the outside, knocking down three first-half threes. Dysart answered with perimeter scoring from Ashton Howard, who hit two threes in the first half.

Dysart had moments where it found good looks, but Pacifica Christian’s early shooting and second-half control helped secure the 56-35 victory.

Notre Dame Rallies Past Deer Valley

Notre Dame came back in the second half to defeat Deer Valley 76-59.

Deer Valley had the stronger start, taking a 36-29 lead into halftime. The second half flipped the game. Notre Dame found its rhythm offensively, scoring 47 points after the break to take control.

Notre Dame got perimeter shots from several players. Charlie, Ilan Nikolov, and Ty Lazenby all connected from deep in the first half. Ilan Nikolov added two more threes in the second half, while Zion Lanier and Jojo Mance also hit from the outside after halftime.

Deer Valley had a strong shooting start from Micah Andrews, Brexton Quinet, Trey Wenk, Gio Nielsen, and Nas Hailey, who all hit first-half threes. The early shooting helped Deer Valley build its halftime lead, but Notre Dame’s second-half surge proved to be the difference.

Notre Dame’s late push turned the game around and helped them finish with the 76-59 win.

Palisades Charter Opens Fast Against Willow Canyon

Palisades Charter came out firing and defeated Willow Canyon 91-61.

The game tilted early, with Palisades Charter building a 56-23 lead by halftime. Willow Canyon found more offense in the second half, but Palisades had already created too much separation with its first-half scoring burst.

Willow Canyon got perimeter shots from Garrison Benabak, who hit a three in each half. Jayden Hayes and Cheez Monroe both added second-half threes as Willow Canyon tried to answer after the break.

Palisades Charter had a huge shooting day from the outside. Jade Levey knocked down three first-half threes and two more in the second half. Phil Reed added two threes in the first half, while Matt Burton hit four threes before halftime. G Popola also connected twice from deep in the second half.

Palisades Charter’s hot start and strong outside shooting carried them to the 91-61 win.

Davis Uses Strong First Half To Beat ‘Iolani

Davis picked up a 55-39 win over ‘Iolani.

Davis took control early, building a 27-14 halftime lead. ‘Iolani had a better offensive rhythm in the second half, but Davis continued to protect the lead and kept the game in hand.

Davis found key scoring from the outside throughout the matchup. Thomas Amington and Gage Van Brocklin both hit first-half threes, while Owen Barney caught fire after halftime with three second-half threes.

‘Iolani answered with perimeter shots from Micah Lile in the first half, while Raymon Teosson and Declan Beckette connected from deep in the second half.

Davis’ early lead and second-half shooting helped them close out the 55-39 victory.

Grant Holds Off Verrado In High-Scoring Matchup

Grant defeated Verrado 84-75 in a high-scoring game.

Grant led 41-34 at halftime, but Verrado continued to push in the second half and kept the game competitive. Both teams found offense from multiple spots, but Grant’s scoring pace helped them stay in front.

Grant got a big lift from the perimeter early. Jacob, Jaylen, Josh, Huck, and Carter all knocked down first-half threes, with Carter hitting two before halftime. Malik added a second-half three as Grant continued to stretch the defense.

Verrado answered with outside shooting of its own. Jorden, Cash, Braylon, and Tyler all hit from deep in the first half, while Casyn, Amare, and Tyler added second-half threes.

Verrado made Grant work all the way through, but Grant’s first-half push and balanced scoring helped secure the 84-75 win.

Millennium Holds Off Deer Valley

Millennium defeated Deer Valley 82-72 after a strong offensive second half.

Millennium led 38-31 at halftime, but Deer Valley stayed close and kept pressure on throughout the game. Both teams found more offense after the break, with Deer Valley scoring 41 second-half points and Millennium answering with 44 of its own.

Deer Valley had outside shooting from Brex Quinet, who hit a three in each half. Trey Wenk knocked down one three in the first half and two more in the second half. Micah Andrews and Jo Ortiz also connected from deep after halftime, while Anthony Washington added two first-half threes.

Millennium got a big perimeter lift from Carter II, who hit two threes in the first half and another in the second. McKinney added a first-half three, and Coronado connected from deep after halftime.

Deer Valley kept the game competitive, but Millennium’s steady second-half scoring helped close out the 82-72 win.

Centennial Rallies Past Clovis North

Centennial came back in the second half to defeat Clovis North 62-58.

Clovis North held a 25-20 lead at halftime, but Centennial flipped the game after the break. The second-half push gave Centennial just enough room to finish the game in front.

Centennial got early outside shooting from Moses, Jayden, Zeke, and Jeremiah, who all hit first-half threes. Jayden added another three in the second half as Centennial worked its way back into the game.

Clovis North answered from deep with Landon W., Kyle K., and Gavin J. all connecting in the first half. Landon W. added another three after halftime to help keep Clovis North within reach.

The game stayed tight, but Centennial’s second-half response helped seal the 62-58 win.

Pleasant Grove Edges Deer Valley In Tight Finish

Pleasant Grove beat Deer Valley 51-48 in a close matchup.

The game was tied 30-30 at halftime, with both teams trading offense early. Neither side created much separation, and the game stayed tight into the second half.

Deer Valley got perimeter scoring from Trey W, who hit a first-half three. J. Ortiz knocked down two threes before halftime and added another in the second half, while Brex also connected from deep in the first half.

Pleasant Grove answered with big shots from Kash C, who hit two threes in the first half and another after halftime. Logan added a second-half three that helped Pleasant Grove stay ahead late.

Deer Valley battled until the finish, but Pleasant Grove made enough plays in the second half to close out the 51-48 win.

Liberty Pulls Away From Amador Valley

Liberty used a strong second half to defeat Amador Valley 87-67.

The game was competitive early, with Liberty holding a 41-35 lead at halftime. After the break, Liberty found another level offensively, adding 46 second-half points to create separation and close the game with control.

Liberty had a big night from the perimeter. A. Beausetour knocked down a three in each half, while A. Topolosky hit three threes in the first half and added another after halftime. J. Hunter also connected from deep in both halves to help Liberty keep pressure on Amador Valley’s defense.

Amador Valley had outside answers from Jay, who hit three first-half threes and added another in the second half. The shooting helped Amador Valley stay within reach early, but Liberty’s second-half push was too much.

Liberty’s balanced scoring and strong finish helped secure the 87-67 win.

Deer Valley Bounces Back Against Amador Valley

Deer Valley put together a strong Day 3 performance, defeating Amador Valley 76-50.

Deer Valley set the tone early, building a 44-29 halftime lead. The offense stayed steady in the second half, and the defense kept Amador Valley from making a serious run after the break.

Deer Valley got perimeter scoring from several players. Brex Quinet hit a three in each half, while Anthony Washington and Sincere Sanders both connected from deep in the first half. Micah Andrews, Sawyer Sirakis, and Andrew each added second-half threes as Deer Valley continued to stretch the floor.

Amador Valley answered with outside shooting from Adam Khan and Paolo Casen in the first half. Neel Saboo knocked down two threes in the second half, while Machai Guevara also connected from deep after halftime.

Deer Valley’s fast start and balanced shooting helped them finish with a 76-50 win.

Democracy Prep Gets Past Cienega

Democracy Prep defeated Cienega 86-73 in a high-scoring matchup.

Cienega came out strong in the first half, putting up 46 points before the break. Democracy Prep trailed early but stayed close enough to keep the game within reach.

The second half belonged to Democracy Prep. After scoring 34 in the first half, they flipped the game with a major offensive push after halftime. Their pace and scoring pressure helped them take control and finish the game on top.

Cienega’s early offense made the game interesting, but Democracy Prep’s second-half response turned the matchup around and carried them to the 86-73 win.

San Joaquin Memorial Edges Chandler In Tight Finish

San Joaquin Memorial held off Chandler for a 66-63 win.

The game stayed close throughout, with Chandler pushing hard enough to keep the pressure on until the final stretch. San Joaquin Memorial found enough scoring balance to stay in front, while Chandler kept answering with steady production of its own.

San Joaquin Memorial had multiple players contribute across both halves, giving them enough offense to survive a close finish. Chandler made the game uncomfortable late and kept the matchup within one possession, but San Joaquin Memorial was able to close the door.

In a game decided by just three points, San Joaquin Memorial’s consistency proved to be the difference.

Central Catholic Holds Off St. Mary’s

Central Catholic picked up a 61-52 win over St. Mary’s on June 13.

Central Catholic built its win with a strong first half, creating enough separation early to stay in control. St. Mary’s continued to battle and found scoring in both halves, but Central Catholic had enough answers to protect the lead.

The game stayed competitive, with St. Mary’s pushing to keep the matchup within reach. Central Catholic’s offense remained steady, and their early production helped them avoid a late swing.

St. Mary’s kept fighting through the second half, but Central Catholic finished the game strong enough to secure the 61-52 victory.

Millennium Finishes Strong Against Rolling Hills Prep

Millennium earned a 73-63 win over Rolling Hills Prep on June 13.

The game had a strong pace from both sides, with Rolling Hills Prep keeping pressure on Millennium throughout the matchup. Millennium built enough offensive rhythm to stay in front, but Rolling Hills Prep continued to answer and made the game competitive deep into the second half.

Rolling Hills Prep found a big second-half push, scoring 37 points after halftime. That late offense helped them stay within striking distance, but Millennium matched the pressure with steady scoring of its own.

Millennium’s balance across both halves proved to be the difference. They continued to get production throughout the lineup and closed the game with enough control to secure the 73-63 victory.

The Villages Charter Edges Corona Centennial In Two-Point Finish

The Villages Charter held off Corona Centennial for a 70-68 win on June 14.

The game came down to the smallest details, with both teams trading scoring runs and keeping the matchup tight until the final stretch. Corona Centennial stayed right in the fight, pushing the game within one possession and giving The Villages Charter little room to breathe.

The Villages Charter found steady scoring throughout the lineup and did enough late to protect the lead. Corona Centennial answered with strong second-half production, making a late push and forcing the game to stay close all the way to the finish.

In a game decided by just two points, The Villages Charter made enough plays down the stretch to secure the 70-68 win.

Palisades Charter Holds Off Pinnacle

Palisades Charter defeated Pinnacle 69-65 in a close matchup.

The game stayed competitive throughout, with Pinnacle keeping pressure on Palisades Charter and forcing the matchup to remain tight late. Palisades Charter was able to stay composed and answer enough of Pinnacle’s pushes to remain in front.

Pinnacle battled to the finish and kept the game within reach, but Palisades Charter found enough scoring and late-game control to close it out.

In a four-point finish, Palisades Charter held on for the 69-65 win.

Perry Holds Off St. Francis In Tight Day 1 Finish

Perry earned a 69-65 win over St. Francis in a close Day 1 matchup.

The game stayed competitive throughout, with both teams finding enough offense to keep the pressure high. Perry was able to build steady scoring across both halves, while St. Francis continued to answer and kept the game within reach late.

St. Francis made a strong push and forced Perry to finish the game under pressure. The four-point margin showed how tight the matchup was, with both sides trading momentum and neither team able to fully pull away.

Perry made enough plays in the closing stretch to protect the lead and secure the 69-65 victory.

Damien Battles Past Mountain Pointe

Damien defeated Mountain Pointe 64-58 on June 13.

Mountain Pointe kept the game close and continued to battle through both halves, but Damien was able to stay just ahead as the game moved late. The matchup had a steady pace, with both teams leaning on balanced scoring and defensive stops to keep the game within reach.

Damien created enough separation to control the finish, but Mountain Pointe never let the game get away. The second half stayed competitive, with Mountain Pointe pushing to close the gap and Damien answering when needed.

In a game decided by six points, Damien held firm late and closed out the 64-58 win.

Salesian Holds Off Bishop Gorman

Salesian picked up a strong 79-71 win over Bishop Gorman on June 12.

Salesian built its win with steady scoring and enough second-half control to keep Bishop Gorman from taking over. Bishop Gorman stayed within reach and continued to push, but Salesian had answers throughout the matchup.

The game had a strong pace, with both teams producing offense from several spots on the floor. Bishop Gorman kept battling and made Salesian work for the win, but Salesian protected the lead well enough down the stretch.

Salesian finished with the 79-71 victory in one of the stronger Day 1 matchups.

Notre Dame Prep Controls Sierra Vista

Notre Dame Prep picked up a 60-40 win over Sierra Vista on Day 1.

Notre Dame Prep set the tone with steady scoring and kept the game under control throughout the matchup. The offense found enough rhythm early, and the defense helped keep Sierra Vista from building a major run.

Sierra Vista continued to battle and found moments of scoring in both halves, but Notre Dame Prep’s consistency made the difference. The lead stayed protected, and Notre Dame Prep continued to answer whenever Sierra Vista tried to close the gap.

Notre Dame Prep’s balanced performance helped them finish with a 20-point victory.

Sheldon Outlasts Hamilton

Sheldon defeated Hamilton 78-69 on June 13.

The game had strong offensive energy from both teams, with Hamilton keeping steady pressure throughout the matchup. Sheldon found enough scoring in both halves to stay in front, but Hamilton continued to answer and kept the game competitive.

Sheldons second-half production helped create the separation they needed late. Hamilton stayed within striking distance and continued to fight through the final stretch, but Sheldon protected the lead when it mattered most.

Sheldon closed out the 78-69 win in a hard-fought Day 2 matchup.

Crespi Pulls Away From Archbishop Riordan

Crespi picked up a 79-60 win over Archbishop Riordan on June 13.

The game opened with Archbishop Riordan staying within reach, but Crespi’s offense found more consistency as the matchup moved along. Crespi continued to build momentum and created separation with steady scoring from multiple spots on the floor.

Archbishop Riordan battled through the second half and kept working to cut into the lead, but Crespi answered with enough production to keep control of the game. The matchup had strong offensive stretches, but Crespi’s balance helped them stay in front.

By the final stretch, Crespi had done enough to pull away and finish with the 79-60 victory.

Mountain Pointe Pulls Away From Liberty

Mountain Pointe picked up a 75-55 win over Liberty on June 13.

Liberty kept the game competitive early and found scoring in both halves, but Mountain Pointe created more separation as the matchup moved along. Mountain Pointe’s offense stayed active, and their second-half push helped stretch the lead.

Liberty continued to battle and found moments where they were able to cut into the pace, but Mountain Pointe had too many answers. The scoring stayed steady, and Mountain Pointe kept control of the game through the final stretch.

Mountain Pointe’s balanced effort helped them close out the 20-point win.

Salesian Holds Off Perry In High-Scoring Battle

Salesian defeated Perry 81-75 on June 13.

The matchup had strong offensive energy from both teams, with Perry keeping pressure on Salesian throughout the game. Salesian built enough scoring rhythm to stay in front, but Perry continued to fight back and made the game tight late.

Perry put together a strong second-half push and kept the game within reach. Salesian answered with steady scoring of its own, protecting the lead in a game where every possession carried weight.

In a six-point finish, Salesian made enough plays down the stretch to hold off Perry and secure the 81-75 win.

Milken And Great Oak Battle In Day 2 Matchup

Milken and Great Oak met on June 13 in a Day 2 matchup.

The game had steady scoring from both sides, with Milken finding offensive production across both halves and Great Oak answering with a balanced attack of its own. Both teams had several players contribute, keeping the matchup active and competitive.

Milken leaned on a strong scoring stretch to stay in the game, while Great Oak continued to respond with consistent production. With the final score missing from the game sheet, the matchup reads as one that stayed competitive through the numbers available.

Once the final score is confirmed, this article can be tightened into a full game result recap.

Basha Edges Sunnyslope In Tight Finish

Basha picked up a close 61-58 win over Sunnyslope at Arizona Athletic Grounds.

The matchup stayed tight throughout, with both teams fighting for control and neither side creating much separation. Sunnyslope stayed right in the game and continued to answer Basha’s scoring pushes, but Basha made enough plays late to hold the lead.

In a game decided by just three points, every possession mattered. Sunnyslope kept pressure on until the final stretch, but Basha was able to finish strong and secure the win.

Basha walked away with a hard-earned 61-58 victory.

Millennium Gets Past Deer Valley

Millennium defeated Deer Valley 82-72 at Arizona Athletic Grounds.

Deer Valley kept the game competitive and continued to battle throughout the matchup, but Millennium’s offense proved difficult to slow down. The scoring pace stayed high, with both teams finding rhythm and trading runs.

Millennium created enough separation to stay in control, while Deer Valley continued to push and make the game interesting. Even with Deer Valley putting up 72 points, Millennium had the stronger offensive finish.

Millennium closed out the matchup with an 82-72 win.

Grant Holds Off Verrado In High-Scoring Battle

Grant earned an 84-75 win over Verrado at Arizona Athletic Grounds.

The game had strong offensive energy from both teams. Grant set the pace with consistent scoring, while Verrado continued to answer and kept the game within reach. Both sides were able to find offense, making it one of the higher-scoring matchups of the day.

Verrado battled through the second half and stayed aggressive, but Grant continued to protect the lead with steady production. The pace never fully slowed, and Grant had enough control late to finish the game.

Grant secured the 84-75 victory.

Sandra Day O’Connor Holds Off Central High

Sandra Day O’Connor picked up a 71-67 win over Central High at Arizona Athletic Grounds.

The game stayed close from start to finish, with Central High pushing hard and keeping the pressure on late. Sandra Day O’Connor had to work through a tight finish, but they found enough scoring and composure to stay in front.

Central High kept the matchup within striking distance and made Sandra Day O’Connor earn the win. With only four points separating the teams, the game came down to late execution.

Sandra Day O’Connor held on for the 71-67 victory.