A dominant post-season performance helped Central High School secure the AIA 5A State Championship, as Central battled through a challenging playoff bracket to earn the program’s second consecutive state title. Central defeated Mountain Pointe High School for the second year in a row, 62–53, in the championship game at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The victory completed another impressive post-season run for Central, as they finished the season with an outstanding 31–3 overall record. The (31) victories also set a new school record for wins in a season, further cementing Central as one of Arizona’s premier high school basketball programs in…
Author: Anthony Ray
A tremendous postseason run helped Arcadia High School (24-6) win this year’s AIA 4A State Championship, as the Titans defeated top-rated Deer Valley High School in the championship game at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum, completing an impressive playoff run against one of the premier basketball programs in the state. The victory carried added significance as Deer Valley has long been regarded as one of Arizona’s elite high school basketball programs. Knocking off such an established program on the biggest stage made the championship even more meaningful for Arcadia. Leading the way for Arcadia throughout the season was freshman standout, 6-foot-4…
San Tan Charter once again proved why it has been one of the most consistent and successful small-school basketball programs in Arizona. The Roadrunners captured the Copper State Championship this season, defeating perennial power Valley Christian High School 53–43 in the title game, and bringing an end to Valley Christian’s impressive four-year run of state championships. The Copper Division brings together some of the top small-school programs in the state, and serves as a championship format similar to the Open Division used by Arizona’s larger schools. For San Tan Charter, the victory was another statement about the strength and stability…
One of the most impressive individual performances in Arizona junior college basketball this season came from Pima Community College stud freshman point guard Isaiah Hill, who was recently honored with two of the conference’s highest accolades. Hill was named as both the Arizona Community College Athletic Conference (ACCAC) Division-II Player of the Year and Freshman of the Year, recognizing his tremendous impact during his first collegiate season. For a freshman to capture Player of the Year honors in a competitive conference like the ACCAC is a rare accomplishment and speaks volumes about Hill’s talent, maturity, and ability to perform at…
The Arizona Community College Athletic Conference (ACCAC) Division-II postseason awards were recently announced, and they served as a clear reflection of what many across the conference already knew – Pima Community College was the dominant program in the league this season after a second undefeated season in a row. Pima finished the season 31-0 and has gone an amazing 66-1 over the past two seasons. After a historic year on the court that saw the Aztecs capture the ACCAC Division-II championship, Pima swept nearly every major postseason honor, highlighting the program’s outstanding season and the incredible talent on its roster.…
The Arizona Community College Athletic Conference (ACCAC) Division-II postseason awards were recently announced, and Arizona Western College 6-foot-6 sophomore Marsai Mason emerged as the conference’s most dominant individual performer. Mason captured two of the league’s most prestigious honors, being named both as the ACCAC Division-I Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year, and highlighting his incredible impact on both ends of the floor this season. Mason’s outstanding play all season helped lead Arizona Western College to the ACCAC Division-I championship. Throughout the season, Mason consistently demonstrated why he was one of the most complete players in the conference. His…
The Arizona Community College Athletic Conference (ACCAC) Division-II postseason awards were recently announced, and they served as a clear reflection of what many across the conference already knew – Pima Community College was the dominant program in the league this season after a second undefeated season in a row. Pima finished the season 31-0 and has gone an amazing 66-1 over the past two seasons. After a historic year on the court that saw the Aztecs capture another ACCAC Division-II championship, Pima swept nearly every major postseason honor, highlighting the program’s outstanding season and the incredible talent on its roster. Leading the way for…
The 2025-2026 junior college basketball season is finishing up soon for the Arizona Community College Athletic Conference (ACCAC). With the season now winding down, here are the Basketball Players of the Week – selections from Week 17 in the ACCAC by the ACCAC. ACCAC D-I MEN’S BASKETBALL PLAYER OF THE WEEK – WEEK 17 Tayshaun Jackson — Central Arizona CollegeJackson totaled 40 points across two games while shooting 55.2% from the field and 41.7% from three. He opened the week with 23 points, six assists, and five rebounds in a win over Cochise before adding 17 points and seven assists against the College of Southern…
The 2025-2026 junior college basketball season is finishing up soon for the Arizona Community College Athletic Conference (ACCAC). With the season now winding down, here are the Basketball Players of the Week – selections from Week 16 in the ACCAC by the ACCAC. ACCAC D-I MEN’S BASKETBALL PLAYER OF THE WEEK – WEEK 16 Jhace Johnson — Cochise CollegeJohnson led Cochise to a 2–0 week, totaling 47 points while shooting 54.5% from the field. He scored 24 points in a win over Arizona Western and followed with 23 against Eastern Arizona. Johnson also added 12 assists and shot 90% from the free-throw line. ACCAC D-II…
The 2025-2026 junior college basketball season is finishing up soon for the Arizona Community College Athletic Conference (ACCAC). With the season now winding down, here are the Basketball Players of the Week – selections from Week 15 in the ACCAC by the ACCAC. ACCAC D-I MEN’S BASKETBALL PLAYER OF THE WEEK – WEEK 15 Paora Winitana – Arizona Western CollegeWinitana helped lead Arizona Western to a pair of conference victories, averaging 10.0 points while shooting an efficient 66.7% from the field. He scored eight points in a win over Eastern Arizona before adding 12 points on a perfect 4-for-4 shooting performance against Central Arizona. Winitana…