It was an exciting ACCAC junior college match-up Thursday evening between two of the top programs and teams in the conference. With host Mesa Junior College (8-1, 4-1) undefeated in league play and Arizona Western looking to tie for the lead in the conference, it was set up a highly anticipated match-up, but the game would not live up to the hype. Instead a depleted Arizona Western team would cruise to a road victory over a Mesa team that would struggle from the field all night. Arizona Western (9-1, 4-1) would take a quick 12 to 6 lead in the…
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The 2016-2017 junior college basketball season in the Arizona Community College Athletic Conference (ACCAC) is now underway, and in full swing. Here are this week’s Players of the Week in men’s basketball in the conference . . . ACCAC D-I Player of the Week: Torin Webb, Arizona Western Torin Webb led Arizona Western this past week, averaging 24 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2 steals per contest, including a 26-point night in their win against previously ACCAC unbeaten Tohono O’Odham JC. Webb hit 8 three-point shots in the win for the Matadors. ACCAC D-II Player of the Week: Deion James, Pima Deion James led…
The 2016-2017 junior college basketball season in the Arizona Community College Athletic Conference (ACCAC) is now underway, and in full swing. Here are this week’s Players of the Week in men’s basketball in the conference . . . ACCAC D-I Player of the Week: Dallas Polk-Hilliard, Cochise College Talented 6-foot-6 sophomore wing Dallas Polk-Hilliard led Cochise to two nice league wins this past week – averaging a double-double, 19 points and 10 rebounds per contest. Polk-Hilliard also shot 71% from the 3-point line, as the Apaches moved to 2-1 in conference play on the season. ACCAC D-II Player of the Week: Isaiah Easaw,…
The 2016-2017 junior college basketball season in the Arizona Community College Athletic Conference (ACCAC) is in full swing now for women’s junior college basketball. Here are this week’s Players of the Week in women’s basketball in the conference . . . ACCAC D-I Player of the Week: Kiara Knox – Central Arizona Kiara Knox recorded a double-double against Phoenix College (18 points and 10 rebounds) last week, then she followed that up with a triple-double (28 points, 14 rebounds and 11 steals) against Glendale JC. ACCAC D-II Player of the Week: Sydni Stallworth – Pima A repeat Player of the Week winner, Pima’s…
The 2016-2017 junior college basketball season in the Arizona Community College Athletic Conference (ACCAC) is in full swing now for women’s junior college basketball. Here are this week’s Players of the Week in women’s basketball in the conference . . . ACCAC D-I Player of the Week: Veronica Preciado – Eastern Arizona Veronica Preciado scored 33 points in two games against Scottsdale and Cochise last week, including a 26-point outburst against Scottsdale CC. She also grabbed 9 rebounds in the two games. ACCAC D-II Player of the Week: Denesia Smith – Pima Denesia Smith averaged 18.5 points per/game last week in wins over…
Someone’s 0 had to go, as two of the state’s top teams, both undefeated, came into Tuesday night’s contest looking to make their claim as the top team in the 5A Division. Host Chaparral (9-1) and visiting Sunnyslope (10-0) would make for the state’s best match-up of the high school season in 5A, but it would get off to a very slow start, before eventually heating up in a major way. The game’s first half would belong to Chaparral and, of course, 6-foot-2 unsigned senior guard Colten Kresl. Kresl has been on a rampage this high school season, ranking among…
Desert Vista High School is loaded with talent this season under new head coach Gino Crump and his staff, and after a big performance last week against Chandler High School, and also a good game with Findlay Prep (NV), Desert Vista (5-1) looks to be a front-runner to compete for a state championship this season. The Thunder though looked to be in serious trouble at home on Monday evening, as they faced a very tough and well coached Mountain Pointe team, led by long-time successful head coach Hoseah Graham. Mountain Pointe looked to be in control on Monday after taking…
The 1st annual Duel in the Desert took place this weekend on the campus of Bellavista Prep in North Scottsdale, and was well attended by many of the top scouts in the West, including numerous college coaches. With Findlay Prep (NV), Hillcrest Prep Academy, Prolific Prep (CA), Aspire Prep Academy, Trinity International (NV) and The Tech Academy (CAN) all in action, it was another exciting day of basketball on a weekend that was filled with terrific basketball players and match-ups for the state of Arizona. Arizona Preps was in attendance for the action on Sunday afternoon. The first game of…
The 2016 Hoophall West is as exciting as ever this year and will feature many of the top high school basketball players and programs in the West. The event will be held on Friday and Saturday, December 9 – 10th on the campus of Chaparral High School (located @ 6935 East Gold Dust Avenue, Scottsdale, AZ 85253). Here is the complete game schedule for this weekend’s event, and also some other information for this weekend . . . Hoophall West Game Schedule Friday, December 9 4:00 PM Phoenix St. Mary’s, AZ vs. Christ the King, NY5:30PM Bishop Gorman High School,…
One prospect that will be making an immediate move up the 2018 Class Player Rankings will be Desert Vista High School’s 6-foot-6, 180-pound junior wing Wesley Harris. After his performance this week against Chandler High School, where he and his team turned in the best performance of the year. As a result of their performance, Harris proved that he is worthy of a serious jump in our new 2018 player rankings. Harris is an exciting performer with an ultra-live body and motor, and serious bounce off the floor – allowing him to make plays on the court that most prospects…