Duncan girls among top four in region
By Raymundo Frasquillo
TRI-COUNTIES – Final regular-season home games for different class levels are scheduled this week.
Duncan hosts 2A South Region Willcox, Morenci hosts Santa Rita, Miami hosts San Carlos on Monday, Feb. 2; Fort Thomas hosts San Manuel on Tuesday, Feb. 3; Thatcher hosts Sabino and Safford hosts Tanque Verde on Feb. 5; and Fort Thomas hosts the 1A East Region tourney pitting the top four teams on Thursday-Friday, Feb. 5-6.
This week (Feb. 2-7)
In the 1A East Region, Fort Thomas hosts San Manuel on Feb. 3; and Fort Thomas hosts the 1A East Region tourney on Thursday-Friday, Feb. 5-6.
Non-region pairings include Duncan hosting 2A South Region Willcox and Valley Lutheran hosting 2A Central Region Phoenix Madison Highland Prep on Feb. 2; and Duncan visiting 1A South Region Elfrida Valley Union on Feb. 4.
For the 2A East Region, San Carlos visits Miami, and Gilbert Classical hosts Chandler Prep on Feb. 2; Pima hosts San Tan Charter, Lincoln Prep hosts Chandler Prep, and Leading Edge visits Gilbert Classical on Feb. 5.
Non-region pairings include Pima visiting 1A Central Region Heber Mogollon and Lincoln Prep visiting 2A South Region Saint Augustine on Feb. 3; and Miami visiting Eloy Santa Cruz and Chandler Prep hosting 2A Valley Region Tempe Prep on Feb. 4.
In the 2A South Region, Morenci hosts Santa Rita, Bisbee hosts San Miguel, and Desert Christian hosts Saint Augustine on Feb. 2; Benson hosts Tombstone on Feb. 3; Saint Augustine visits Tombstone on Feb. 4; and Morenci hosts Bisbee, Willcox visits Santa Rita, and Benson hosts Desert Christian on Feb. 5.
Non-region pairings include Willcox visiting 1A East Region Duncan on Feb. 2; Saint Augustine hosting Lincoln Prep and San Miguel hosting Tucson’s The Gregory School on Feb. 3; and Willcox visiting 1A South Region Sells Baboquivari on Feb. 4.
For the 3A South Region, Thatcher visits Empire and Palo Verde Magnet visits Tanque Verde on Feb. 3; and Pusch Ridge hosts Empire, Thatcher hosts Sabino, and Safford hosts Tanque Verde on Feb. 5.
Non-region pairings include Pusch Ridge visiting 1A South Region Saint David and Tanque Verde visiting 4A Gila Region Tucson Cholla on Feb. 3.
Duncan – 46, Ray – 18 (Jan. 30)
An opportunity to score a pair of free throws went by the wayside for the visiting Bearcats. Instead, a scoreless initial eight minutes followed and Duncan led 8-0 with four different Wildkats contributing points.
Ray trailed 0-12 before sophomore Jillian Figueroa scored on 1-2 free throws and a 15-point deficit was in place before senior Josselyn Lechuga added a field goal, but Duncan led 21-3 at halftime.
The deficit was 23, 8-31, when an And-1 by Lechuga allowed the Bearcats to reach double figures with 44 seconds left in the third quarter. Duncan led 32-12 heading into the fourth quarter.
For the game, Duncan totaled 18 field goals (one 3-pointer) plus 9-18 free throws compared to three field goals (one 3-pointer) plus 11-19 free throws by Ray.
Sophomore Haley Bigler netted 12 points on six field goals and junior Lily Ford 11 on four field goals (one 3-pointer) plus 2-4 free throws. Junior Paisley Patton added eight points, junior Heidi Miller and freshman Emma Harris six apiece, junior Sofia Harris two, and freshman Dusty Rodriguez one.
Four of seven Bearcats scored, Figueroa had seven points, Lechuga six, sophomore Krishel Sims four, and senior Lucy Madala one.
Benson – 53, Morenci – 44 (Jan. 27)
The visiting Bobcats broke a 36-36 three-quarters deadlock with a 17-8 fourth quarter outing, with sophomore Angel Pfiefer contributing seven points, sophomore Karris Taylor six, and junior Adalie Lewis four.
Morenci led 10-8 after the first quarter and trailed 16-23 at halftime. A 20-13 third quarter Morenci effort, punctuated by an Adriana Carbajal 3-pointer with 28 seconds remaining and a Rozlyn Funari field goal 26 seconds later, knotted the score to begin the fourth quarter.
For the game, Morenci totaled 18 field goals (three 3-pointers) plus 5-11 free throws compared to 18 field goals (five 3-pointers) plus 12-28 free throws by Benson.
Seniors Adriana Carbajal, senior Rozlyn Funari, and junior Tiara Jones netted 12 points apiece, on five field goals (two 3-pointers), five field goals plus 2-4 free throws, and five field goals plus 2-5 free throws, respectively. Junior Mayeli Salazar added five points, and sophomore Jaylianna Guzzo three.
For Benson, Taylor had18 points on six field goals (two 3-pointers) plus 4-15free throws, and Pfiefer had 14 on four field goals (two 3-pointers) plus 4-4 free throws. Senior Coco Farrand added eight points, Adalie Lewis six, freshman Paige Lewis five, and freshman Madison Jones two.
Duncan – 46, Hayden – 18 (Jan. 27)
The host Wildkats yielded a point in the initial eight minutes to lead 9-1 heading into the second quarter, six in the next eight minutes to lead 17-7 at halftime, and 35-9 heading into the fourth quarter.
Hayden reached double figures in the final eight minutes as Duncan had a 6-5 outing for the final 46-18 score.
On the evening, Duncan totaled 17 field goals (one 3-pointer) plus 6-14 free throws versus five field goals (one 3-pointer) plus 3-9 free throws by Hayden.
Patton netted 13 points on six field goals plus 1-2 free throws, and Miller 10 on three field goals plus 4-4 free throws. Ford added seven points, Bigler five, and Sofia Harris, Emma Harris, and Rodriguez two each.
Four Lobos scored with sophomore Azalea Aringhard getting five points, junior Yvana Waddell four, senior Rya Lagunas three, and senior Trinity Collier two.
1A No. 1 Fort Thomas (15-1 seeding, 16.0127 rating)
Fort Thomas (22-5 overall, 15-2 seeding, 6-0 region) is averaging a 58-36 (1,397-980) score per game or a 22-point margin, both through 27 games.
A 14-member roster includes five seniors, four juniors, three sophomores, and two freshmen. The seniors are Leia Begay (23), Kaylee Benally (0), Makayla Chapman (25), Raeleigh Hawkins (15), and Tawnee Jones (30); juniors Kynnedee Bryce (45), Corey Cody (10), Jamie Johnson (14), and Alycia Sanchez (5); sophomores Carmen Antonio (34), Kirah Moses (44), and Leilynn Wesley (3); and freshmen Jalayah Johnson (50) and Aaliyah Peter (53).
The Lee Haws-coached Apaches are competing in the 8-member 1A East Region with the Duncan Wildkats, the Kearny Ray Bearcats, the Phoenix Valley Lutheran Flames, and the San Manuel Miners, the Scottsdale Cicero Prep Centurions, the Superior Panthers, and the Winkelman Hayden Lobos.
1A No. 4 Duncan (13-3 seeding, 8.1826 rating)
Duncan (19-7, 14-3, 6-1) is averaging a 38-23 (1,000-608) score per game or a 15-point margin through 26 games.
A 9-member roster includes a senior, four juniors, a sophomore, and three freshmen. The senior is Karleigh Capel (14); juniors Lily Ford (20), Sofia Harris (15), Heidi Miller (22), and Paisley Patton (23); sophomore Haley Bigler (50); and freshmen Emma Harris (5), Dusty Rodriguez (11), and Josie Wright (4).
The Eldon Merrell-coached Wildkats are competing in the 8-member 1A East Region with the Fort Thomas Apaches, the Kearny Ray Bearcats, the Phoenix Valley Lutheran Flames, the San Manuel Miners, the Scottsdale Cicero Prep Centurions, the Superior Panthers, and the Winkelman Hayden Lobos.
1A State Rankings
State rankings for the Top 24 of 39 teams as of noon on Jan. 30 were Fort Thomas (53-1 seeding, 16.0127 rating) No. 1, Joseph City (15-1, 13.4602) No. 2, Saint David (16-1, 13.3000) No. 3, Duncan (13-3, 8.1826) No. 4, Colorado City El Capitan (9-3, 5.0861) No. 5, Ash Fork (13-3, 5.0156) No. 6, Scottsdale Cicero Prep (12-5, 3.9101) No. 7, and Salome (12-3, 2.1834) No. 8.
Heber Mogollon (7-7, 1.8520) was No. 9, Dishchii’bikoh (9-7, 0.8811) No. 10, San Simon (11-5, 0.2206) No. 11, Elfrida Valley Union (9-5, minus 0.8152) No. 12, Rock Point (7-10, minus 1.8236) No. 13, Williams (8-8, minus 2.1594) No. 14, Sells Baboquivari (9-6, minus 2.9867) No. 15, and Phoenix Great Hearts Anthem (10-4, minus 4.0957) No. 16.
Tucson’s The Gregory School (9-7, 5.0190) was No. 17, Grand Canyon (7-6, minus 5.7750) No. 18, California Winterhaven San Pasqual (7-5, minus 3.6694) No. 19, Teec Nos Pos Red Mesa (6-7, minus 4.8833) No. 20, Kearny Ray (8-7, minus 6.2394) No. 21, Winkelman Hayden (7-9, minus 7.3246) No. 22, Peach Springs Music Mountain (6-9, minus 9.9709) No. 23, and Patagonia (4-8, minus 10.0144) No. 24.
Rankings for the other three 1A East Region members were Superior (5-12, minus 13.2829) No. 27, Valley Lutheran (4-12, minus 13.6958) No. 27, and San Manuel (2-13, minus 18.9521) No. 35.
1A East Region Standings
Standings in the 1A East as of Jan. 30 are Fort Thomas (22-5 overall, 15-2 seeding, 6-0 region), Duncan (19-7, 14-3, 6-1), Scottsdale Cicero Prep (16-6, 13-5, 5-2), Kearny Ray (11-12, 9-8, 4-3), Winkelman Hayden (7-21, 7-10, 3-4), Phoenix Valley Lutheran (4-16, 4-13, 2-5), Superior (5-12, 5-12, 1-6), and San Manuel (5-16, 2-15, 0-6).
Region results are Fort Thomas over Superior (75-14, Dec. 16), Hayden (69-23, Jan. 6), Duncan (44-33, Jan. 13), Cicero Prep (40-33, Jan. 21), Valley Lutheran (63-27, Jan. 23), and Ray (56-16, Jan. 27); Duncan over Superior (39-9, Jan. 6), Valley Lutheran (40-9, Jan. 8), Cicero Prep (40-28, Jan. 17), San Manuel (48-17, Jan. 20), Hayden (41-14, Jan. 27), and Ray (46-18, Jan. 30); Cicero Prep over Valley Lutheran (42-18, Jan. 6), Ray (35-29, Jan. 9), San Manuel (44-17, Jan. 23), Superior (59-27, Jan. 27), and Hayden (46-32, Jan. 30); Ray over Valley Lutheran (56-15, Dec. 12), Hayden (36-30, Jan. 20), Superior (40-29, Jan. 23), and San Manuel (56-24, Jan. 31); Hayden over San Manuel (48-32, Dec. 16), Valley Lutheran (39-35, Jan. 13), and Superior (38-19, Jan. 16); Valley Lutheran over San Manuel (49-39, Jan. 16) and Superior (49-30, Jan. 20); and Superior over San Manuel (38-26, Jan. 13).
2A No. 1 Pima Roughriders (15-1 seeding, 21.5561 rating)
Pima (21-4 overall, 15-1 seeding, 5-1 region) is averaging a 53-27 (1,313-663) score per game or a 26-point margin through 25 games.
A 13-member roster has three seniors, five juniors, three sophomores, and two freshmen. The seniors are Macy Allred (22), Alana Apodaca (33), and Maddi Dwyer (13); juniors Cheyanne Alder (5), Hanna Ashby (14), Page Ashby (30), Shante Butler (43), and Morgan Russell (42); sophomores Audrey Brimhall (32), Kera Clifford (15), and Jailey Tilley (10); and freshmen Taylor Ashby (21) and Jacey Tilley 11().
The Roy Corona-coached Roughriders are competing in the 9-member 2A East Region with the Chandler Lincoln Prep Lightning, the Chandler Prep Titans, the Gilbert Leading Edge Spartans, the Gilbert Classical Spartans, the Gilbert San Tan Charter Roadrunners, the Miami Vandals, and the San Carlos Braves.
2A No. 20 Willcox Cowgirls (8-4 seeding, 2.9555 rating)
Willcox (14-8, 9-4, 5-1) is averaging a 45-38 (994-827) score per game or a 7-point margin through 22 games.
A 13-member roster has three seniors, four juniors, three sophomores, and three freshmen. The seniors are Addison Burright (11), Evelyn Galaz (23), and Darielys Ruiz (3); juniors Paislee Adams (13), Leslie Barraza
(21), Ruby Figueroa (4), and Brissa Salcido (22); sophomores Annel Arredando (2), Clariz Gomez (20), and Jackie Ramirez (10); and freshmen Lauren Bennett (14), Grace Flanders (1), and Lia Villa (5).
The Susie Prichard-coached Cowgirls are competing in the 9-member 2A South Region with the Benson Bobcats, the Bisbee Pumas, the Morenci Wildcats, the Tombstone Yellow Jackets, and the Tucson schools Desert Christian Eagles, Saint Augustine Catholic Wolves, San Miguel Vipers, and Santa Rita Eagles.
2A No. 23 Morenci Wildcats (7-9 seeding, 0.0196 rating)
Morenci (11-15 overall, 7-9 seeding, 5-1 region) is averaging a 39-40 (1,021-1,043) score per game or a 1-point deficit through 26 games.
A 13-member roster has four seniors, three juniors, and six sophomores. The seniors are Adriana Carbajal (12), Rozlyn Funari (10), Jaliyah Hernandez (44), and Jamie Turner (2); juniors Tiara Jones (20), Mayeli Salazar (5), and Kaylee Wiggins (13); and sophomores Arwa Abdulqader (11), Jaylianna Guzzo (1), Khloee Kouts (4), Tracy Mianda (24), Aiyanna Merino (3), and Arisela Salazar (14).
The Albert Ortega-coached Wildcats are competing in the 9-member 2A South Region with the Benson Bobcats, the Bisbee Pumas, the Tombstone Yellow Jackets, the Willcox Cowgirls, and the Tucson schools Desert Christian Eagles, Saint Augustine Catholic Wolves, San Miguel Vipers, and Santa Rita Eagles.
2A State Rankings
State rankings for the Top 24 of 48 2A members as of noon on Jan. 30 were Pima (14-0, 21.5561) No. 1, Saint Johns (13-2, 16.4454) No. 2, San Carlos (13-1, 15.8040) No. 3, Eagar Round Valley (16-2, 15.5402) No. 4, Phoenix Arizona Lutheran (13-1, 15.4629) No. 5, Bullhead City Mohave Accelerated (14-1, 14.8494) No. 6, Fountain Hills (16-0, 12.9887) No. 7, and Phoenix Country Day School (l1-3, 10.3150) No. 8.
Wickenburg (14-1, 9.8860) was No. 9, Avondale Saint John Paul II Catholic (12-0, 12.4019) No. 10, Kingman Academy (11-3, 9.44925) No. 11, Scottsdale Rancho Solano Prep (11-3, 8.1158) No. 12, Phoenix Horizon Honors (10-6, 7.8268) No. 13, Sanders Valley 10-6, 7.4752) No. 14, Miami (9-6, 6.6856) No. 15, and Chandler Lincoln Prep (12-3, 6.6776) No. 16.
Phoenix Christian (11-4, 5.1872) was No. 17, Pinon (10-7, 3.6990) No. 18, Bisbee (7-3, 3.1272) No.19, Willcox (8-4, 2.9555) No. 20, Benson (9-6, 2.1506) No. 21, Scottsdale Christian (8-6, 0.8781) No. 22, Morenci (7-9, 0.0196) No. 23, and Many Farms (8-6, minus 0.0879) No. 24.
The state rankings for the other five 2A South Region members were Tucson Desert Christian (9-5, minus 31970) No. 29, Tucson Saint Augustine Catholic (7-5, minus 3.7318) No.31, Santa Rita (9-6, minus 4.6855) No. 33, Tombstone (5-11, minus 11.2082) No. 40, and San Miguel (0-15, minus 25.5327) No. 48.
Rankings for the other four East Region members were No. 27 for Gilbert Classical (8-6, minus 2.7928), No. 35 Gilbert Leading Edge (3-10, minus 6.3083), No. 38 Chandler Prep (2-11, minus 10.5529), and No. 46 Gilbert San Tan Charter (1-14, minus 19.8334).
2A East Region Standings
Standings for 2A East Region members as of Jan. 30 were San Carlos (17-6 overall, 14-1 seeding, 6-0 region), Pima (20-4, 14-1, 5-1), Miami (15-10, 10-6, 5-1), Chandler Lincoln Prep (17-6*, 13-3, 3-3), Gilbert Leading Edge (6-10*, 4-10, 2-4), Gilbert Classical (11-12, 9-6, 1-4), Chandler Prep (5-13*, 2-12, 1-4), and Gilbert San Tan Charter (1-15*, 1-15, 0-6).
Region results are San Carlos over San Tan Charter (67-22, Jan. 12), Gilbert Classical (57-21, Jan. 15), Chandler Prep (78-14, Jan. 20), Lincoln Prep (57-40, Jan. 23), Leading Edge (80-25, Jan. 27), and Pima (53-32, Jan. 30); Pima over Chandler Prep (47-17, Jan. 9), Leading Edge (67-14, Jan. 15), Gilbert Classical (67-26, Jan. 20), Miami (67-46, Jan. 23), and Lincoln Prep (62-8, Jan. 27); Miami over Gilbert Classical (63-23, Jan. 9), Chandler Prep (62-13, Jan. 12), Lincoln Prep (62-28, Jan. 15), Leading Edge (51-47, Jan. 21), and San Tan Charter (98-21, Jan. 30); Lincoln Prep over San Tan Charter (68-10, Dec. 2), Leading Edge (49-31, Jan. 9), and Gilbert Classical (41-19, Jan. 12); Leading Edge over San Tan Charter (59-24, Jan. 23) and Chandler Prep (49-33, Jan. 30); Gilbert Classical over San Tan Charter (48-27, Jan. 27); and Chandler Prep over San Tan Charter (45-34, Jan. 15).
2A South Region Standings
Standings for 2A South Region members as of Jan. 31 were Morenci (11-15 overall, 7-9 seeding, 5-1 region), Willcox (14-8, 9-4, 5-1), Bisbee (11-7, 9-3, 4-2), Tucson Santa Rita (9-6, 9-6, 4-2), Benson (20-7, 9-7, 4-2), Tucson Desert Christian (12-8, 10-6, 2-4), Tucson Saint Augustine Catholic (11-11, 7-7, 2-4), Tombstone (6-19, 5-11, 1-5), and Tucson San Miguel (0-15, 0-15, 0-6).
Region results are Morenci over San Miguel (67-18, Jan. 6), Saint Augustine (52-30, Jan. 15), Desert Christian (41-34, Jan. 20), Willcox (68-48, Jan. 22), and Tombstone (59-35); Willcox over Benson (48-47, Jan. 6), Saint Augustine (52-29, Jan. 8), Bisbee (59-44, Jan. 15), Tombstone (59-30, Jan. 23), and Desert Christian (63-32, Jan. 29); Bisbee over Tombstone (45-36, Dec. 19), Santa Rita (52-36, Jan. 20), Desert Christian (56-29, Jan. 27), and Saint Augustine (49-39, Jan. 29); Santa Rita over San Miguel (52-12, Jan. 8), Benson (45-41, Jan. 15), Desert Christian (34-33, Jan. 22), and Tombstone (41-35, Jan. 27); Benson over Saint Augustine (60-25, Jan. 20), Bisbee (51-44, Jan. 22), Morenci (53-44, Jan. 27), and San Miguel (77-10, Jan. 29); Desert Christian over Tombstone (34-17, Jan. 6) and San Miguel (68-9, Jan. 15); Saint Augustine over Santa Rita (48-20, Jan. 6) and San Miguel (52-15, Jan. 22); and Tombstone over San Miguel (49-13, Jan. 12).
3A No. 20 Thatcher Eagles (7-7 seeding, 3.2576 rating)
Thatcher (12-12, 8-7, 3-1) is averaging a 38-40 (923-965) score per game or a 2-point deficit through 24 games.
A 12-member roster lists seven seniors, three juniors, and two sophomores. The seniors are Clara Barron (5), Leah Bryce (13), Ragan Buhr (23), Indiana Jones (3), Makenzi Lunt (11), Emry Nelson (2), and Claire Palmer (1); juniors Taylor Henrie (33), Sarah Sampson (4),and Jaiden Wakefield (12); and sophomores Jocelyn Lunt (14) and Brinlee Skousen (10).
The Brandon Lunt-coached Eagles are competing in the 7-member 3A South Region with the Safford Bulldogs, along with the Tucson schools Empire Ravens, Palo Verde Magnet Titans, Pusch Ridge Christian Lions, Sabino Sabercats, and Tanque Verde Hawks.
3A No. 26 Safford (6-9 seeding, minus 0.1409 rating)
Safford (9-16, 6-10, 3-2) is averaging a 31-43 (781-1,082) score per game or a 12-point deficit through 25 games.
A 14-member roster has five seniors, four juniors, three sophomores, and two freshmen. The seniors are Mika Durazo (2), Savannah Gonzales (10), Jazzlyn Mortensen (3), Cambree Reynolds (0), and Alexis Rope (20); juniors Makenna Macario (23), Leticia Ogas (1), Andrea Todd (5), and Lily Vise (4); sophomores Kailana Beck (12), Alecia Torres (15), and Sophia Vise (11); and freshmen Milee Carter (21) and Khloe Clark (25).
The Mia Carter-coached Bulldogs are competing in the 7-member 3A South Region with the Thatcher Eagles along with the Tucson schools Empire Ravens, Palo Verde Magnet Titans, Pusch Ridge Christian Lions, Sabino Sabercats, and Tanque Verde Hawks.
3A State Rankings
The 3A State Rankings for the Top 24 of 43 teams as of noon on Jan. 30 were Snowflake (15-0 seeding, 27.4399 rating) No. 1, Tuba City (15-2, 24.1277) No. 2, Chandler Valley Christian (13-2, 17.2195) No. 3, Fort Defiance Window Rock (12-5, 16.8711) No. 4, Page (11-7, 15.4 616) No. 5, Whiteriver Alchesay (9-6, 14.7064) No. 6, Yuma Catholic (13-1, 14.6684) No. 7, and Tucson Pusch Ridge Christian (13-2, 13.6806) No. 8.
Kayenta Monument Valley (9-7, 12.2849) was No. 9, Show Low (9-6, 12.2178) No.10, Chinle (8-9, 11.9768) No. 11, Payson (13-4, 11.3441) No. 12, Chandler Seton Catholic Prep (10-4, 10.2288) No. 13, Gilbert Christian (10-4, 9.9046) No. 14, Holbrook (5-9, 8.5222) No. 15, and Winslow (5-10,5 490) No. 16.
Kingman (11-5, 4.3892) was No. 17, Ganado (4-11, 3.7713) No. 18, Queen Creek Benjamin Franklin (10-7, 3.3964) No. 19, Thatcher (7-7, 3.2576) No. 20, Coolidge (7-7, 3.1060) No. 21, Waddell American Leadership – West Foothills (7-7, 2.7095) No. 22, Lakeside Blue Ridge (3-12, 2.2012) No. 23, and Mohave Valley River Valley (11-6, 1.3652) No. 24.
The rankings for the other five South Region members were Safford (6-9, minus 0.1409) No. 26, Sabino (7-9, minus 4.0576) No. 28, Palo Verde Magnet (4-12, minus 12.4226) No. 35, Tanque Verde2-12, minus 16.5395 () No. 38, and Empire (2-14, minus 18.6231) No. 41.
3A South Region Standings
The 3A South Region standings as of Jan. 30 are Tucson Pusch Ridge Christian (16-4 overall, 14-2 seeding, 5-0 region), Thatcher (12-12, 8-7, 3-1), Safford (9-16, 6-10, 3-2), Tucson Sabino (11-15, 10-8, 3-2), Tucson Palo Verde Magnet (4-16, 4-12, 1-4), Tucson Tanque Verde (2-12, 2-12, 1-3, and Tucson Empire (5-19, 2-14, 0-4).
Region results to date include Pusch Ridge over Palo Verde Magnet (64-14, Jan. 16), Sabino (48-27 (Jan. 19), Thatcher (44-35, Jan. 21), Tanque Verde (64-25, Jan. 26), and Safford (48-28, Jan. 31); Thatcher over Palo Verde Magnet (54-13, Jan. 26), Safford (38-32, Jan. 28), and Tanque Verde (42-14, Jan. 30); Safford over Palo Verde Magnet (54-33, Jan. 13), Empire (49-22, Jan. 20), and Sabino (23-22, Jan. 26); Sabino over Empire (54-16, Jan. 16), Palo Verde Magnet (35-28, Jan. 20), and Tanque Verde (49-24, Jan. 21); Palo Verde Magnet over Empire (46-40, Jan. 28); and Tanque Verde over Empire (39-26, Jan. 13).
