The near-sellout crowd dominated by Alchesays blue and yellow fell silent. 11 Eastmark, 7 p.m. No. The 2A play-ins are mid-week. Never trailing and leading by as much as 18, Richfield dominated their way into the semifinals with a 49-37 win over the tenth-seeded Cougars. 4 Arcadia, noon. 2 Salpointe, 2 p.m.No. Along with a website that generates more than a thousand articles . Midway through the first quarter, that outcome was slipping through Alchesays grasp. 8 Horizon, 2 p.m.No. 10 Catalina Foothills at No. A unique website covering University of Arizona athletics, combining in-depth analysis and professional reporting from award-winning journalists. 13 Tucson at No. We pride ourselves on our defense.. Basketball Soccer Boys Wrestling Girls Wrestling Unified Unified Sports Spring Baseball Softball Golf Tennis Track & Field Boys Volleyball Beach Volleyball Chess Esports J.R.O.T.C. View the entire high school Boys Basketball brackets. 8 Desert Christian at No. The win was redemptive for Richfield, who was bounced by Carbon in the quarterfinal round last season. 5 Morgan and No. 15 Independence at No. From there, the Falcons flipped the script entirely. 16 Rio Rico at No. 16 Willcox, 7 p.m.No. 5 Campo Verde, 2 p.m. 6A BOYS SOCCER FIRST ROUNDNo. One thing about that Union team, they just fought from the opening tip until the closing buzzer and we knew that about them, but we turned it into an ugly game in the second half, Peterson said. About. 4 Gilbert, 7 p.m. 4A BOYS BASKETBALL FIRST ROUNDNo. 22 Sabino at No. 2 Salpointe, 7 p.m.No. 1 Desert Vista and at Gilbert for No. The Wildcats forced 24 Union turnovers and limited it to 30% shooting from the field. Heres a recap of the four semifinal games. 2023 AIA State Basketball Tournament Guide Basketball - AIA Sport Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - March 23, 2023 Game Forfeiture Process Clarified in 2020-21 High School Basketball Rules Changes Conference & Region Recognition Voting Process The girls were a little nervous because of all the hype that all this brings, Sanchez said. 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After she made the third and fourth free throws, Emery had just under eight seconds to potentially equalize, but Morgan came up with a stop as Addie Lesters 3-point attempt fell short. 14 Canyon del Oro at No. LCA trailed by as much as eight points in the first half, but rallied in the second half, outscoring the Cowboys 28-20 in the second half. GENERAL INFORMATION HOW SCHOOLS QUALIFY FOR THE AIA STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT Open Division: (32-team bracket): In order to qualify, a school must have played a minimum of 12 games. 3 and No. View boys basketball - 31-0 Toros last large-school team to post perfection Boys Basketball Les Willsey May 22, 2023 . Follow your favorite school's scores, schedules, rankings, video highlights, articles and more at sblivesports.com and scorebooklive.com . In the air, it looked good. Last year, Whiteriver Alchesay didnt have a basketball season. 12 seed Chinle for the state title. 18 Benson at No. 8 Rincon/UHS, 3 p.m. 1A GIRLS BASKETBALL QUARTERFINALNo. 18 Horizon Honors at No. 2023 AIA 3A Boys Basketball Championships - SF #2 ALA - Ironwood vs Monument Valley . 22 ALA-Ironwood at No. Union outscored Richfield 28-24 in the second half, and though it wasnt enough to ever truly threaten the Wildcats, the effort was certainly commendable. FOLLOW @ANDYMORALES8 ON TWITTER 16 Willow Canyon at No. . Thats how many points the states all-time leading scorer, Teya Sidberry, finished with for Judge in its 57-33 quarterfinal win over Carbon. He can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter @theo_mackie. Updated: Dec. 10, 2022 at 11:20 AM PST. 7 Salpointe, noonNo. 3A GIRLS SOCCER QUARTERFINALSNo. You know youre a formidable player when 27 points seems like just another day at the office. 12 Nogales at No. 2023 NFHS Network LLC Version: main-523, 2023 AIA 3A Boys Basketball Championships - SF #2 ALA - Ironwood vs Monument Valley, Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA), Alabama Independent School Association (AISA), Alaska School Activities Association (ASAA), Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA), California Interscholastic Federation (CIF), Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA), Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC), Delaware Interscholastic Athlectic Association (DIAA), District of Columbia State Athletic Association (DCSAA), Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA), Idaho High School Activities Association (IHSAA), Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA), Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA), Kansas State High School Athletic Association (KSHSAA), Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA), Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA), Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA), Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA), Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA), Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL), Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA), Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA), Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA), Nevada Interscholsatic Activities Association (NIAA), New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association (NHIAA), New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA), New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA), North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA), North Dakota High School Activities Association (NDHSAA), Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA), Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA), Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA), Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA), Rhode Island Interscholastic League (RIIL), South Carolina High School League (SCHSL), South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA), South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA), Tennessee Seconday School Athletic Association (TSSAA), Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS), Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA), Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association (VISAA), Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA), West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission (SSAC), Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA), Wyoming High School Activities Association (WHSAA), New York Public Schools Athletic League (PSAL). Our defense was incredible in the first half, Richfield head coach Marc Peterson said. I have one returning player from last years team, so coming out here at Weber State their eyes were a bit big because it was a first time experience for them, Layton Christian head coach Jeremy Jones said. With Benalleys shot, everything that brought Alchesay here the four-hour practices, the bus rides across Arizona, the quarterfinal upset over Winslow nearly evaporated. Tuscaloosa Academy 47, Glenwood 45. 6 Layton Christian pulled off the mild upsets. 2023 AIA 3A Boys Basketball Championships - SF #2 ALA - Ironwood vs Monument Valley - 02/24/2023 | Watch Live & On Demand. They're right where they should be, Sanchez said. Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. By a final score of 43-40, the No. 6-seeded Eagles knocked off No. Layton Christians 10 Mine Iscen (10) and Grantsvilles Baylee Lowder (1) compete for a loose ball in the 3A girls basketball quarterfinals at Weber State University in Ogden on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022. 11 Sabino, 7 p.m.No. 11 Cienega at No. 15 Pueblo at No. Like they have in all their slow starts this season, the Bulldogs flipped a switch in the second half and took control, limiting Carbon to just 12 second half points while scoring 27 points of their own. I knew she was going to make the shots, she knew she was going to make the shots, her team knew it and I think the gym knew it.. Feb 18. In the minutes after the final buzzer sounded, that community celebrated in the stands, filling even the uppermost reaches of the 14,780-seat arena. 11 Paradise Honors at No. 1 Fort Thomas, 4:30 p.m. 4A BOYS SOCCER QUARTERFINALSDouglas/Salpointe winner vs. TBD. Feb 24, 2023 | 8:10 PM MST Phoenix, AZ Watch Later. 23 Pusch Ridge at No. 9 Chaparral at No. 23 San Carlos at No. The 1A boys and girls championship. 2 Gilbert, 7 p.m. 4A GIRLS BASKETBALL FIRST ROUNDNo. Layton Christians Bianca Silva (22) drives into Grantsvilles Zoey Cloward (15) in the 3A girls basketball quarterfinals at Weber State University in Ogden on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022. 2023 NFHS Network LLC Version: main-523, Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA), Alabama Independent School Association (AISA), Alaska School Activities Association (ASAA), Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA), California Interscholastic Federation (CIF), Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA), Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC), Delaware Interscholastic Athlectic Association (DIAA), District of Columbia State Athletic Association (DCSAA), Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA), Idaho High School Activities Association (IHSAA), Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA), Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA), Kansas State High School Athletic Association (KSHSAA), Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA), Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA), Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA), Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA), Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA), Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL), Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA), Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA), Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA), Nevada Interscholsatic Activities Association (NIAA), New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association (NHIAA), New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA), New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA), North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA), North Dakota High School Activities Association (NDHSAA), Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA), Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA), Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA), Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA), Rhode Island Interscholastic League (RIIL), South Carolina High School League (SCHSL), South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA), South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA), Tennessee Seconday School Athletic Association (TSSAA), Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS), Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA), Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association (VISAA), Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA), West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission (SSAC), Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA), Wyoming High School Activities Association (WHSAA), New York Public Schools Athletic League (PSAL). The AIA is a voluntary association of almost 280 public and private high schools that strives to be a leader in many facets of high school sports and activities. The final 3A quarterfinal of the night kept those who stayed up for it on the edge of their seats. 0:34 Last year, Whiteriver Alchesay didn't have a basketball season. 15 Tuba City at No. Feb 24, 2022, 10:24pm PDT. Now, theyre 3A state champions after beating Chinle, 66-64 in overtime, on Saturday evening in Phoenix. The Eagles shot just under 40% themselves, but when they did manage to score, it was because Grantsville struggled to slow down their dribble penetration. You just release everything and have a good time, Alchesay coach Rick Sanchez said. By Alexis Cortez. Feb 22 . Chinle, which dominated the glass all night, got three second-chance points on its next two possessions to cut the deficit to 66-64. Mar 19. 2 St. Marys, 7 p.m. 3A GIRLS BASKETBALL FIRST ROUNDNo. 8 Mohave, noonNo. 8 Cactus, 7 p.m.No. Section 7: Arizona's premiere high school basketball tournament What to look forward to at State Farm Stadium . 1 Notre Dame, noon. Along with a website that generates more than a thousand articles and 30 million page views per year, the AIA and AZPreps365 give fans unparalleled video content with its games of the week, bracket shows, championship coverage and video features. 9 Desert View at No. By the end of the first quarter, they had stabilized the deficit, down 21-10. Robotics Speech & Debate Spiritlines Theatre Constitution & Bylaws Policies & Procedures Tournament Finance Student Leadership Academy Transfer Form State boys and girls basketball championship games for 6A through 2A at the Coliseum are Feb. 26 (2A and 3A), Feb. 28 (4A), March 1 (5A) and March 2 (6A). 5 Cortez, noonNo. Pike said that relatively slow starts have been an issue for his team all season and that its something that needs to change as the competition gets stiffer each time they advance. Morgan head coach Sterling Mack said he expected nothing less from Blazzard, who he called the teams engine., Shes built to play this game, Mack said. 20 Veritas Prep at No. 4A BOYS SOCCER FIRST ROUNDNo. The second-seeded Wildcats looked the part in their quarterfinal matchup with the Union Cougars. 10 Lee Williams at No. Details November 21, 2022 - November 23, 2022 Boyd Baker Tournament Hosted by Amphitheater High School The Gregory School Amphitheater High School St. Augustine Catholic High School Basketball - Girl's Amphitheater Baboquivari Duncan San Simon and 10 more All members invited Details November 21, 2022 - November 23, 2022 Mountain Ridge Invitational Feb 19. 4 Hamilton, 7 p.m. 5A BOYS BASKETBALL FIRST ROUNDNo. I hate to say this, but maybe two years ago we wouldve lost a game like tonight, but these girls have matured and they showed some heart.. After missing last season, the Falcons began practicing again this summer, preparing for this moment. Feb 16. Round 1. On Saturday night, the 183-mile drive back to Whiteriver will be, too. 2 Sunnyside, noonNo. 2023 Arizona AIA Class 3A Boys Basketball Bracket. 14 Canyon View at No. Nicole Willardson also chipped in 12 points for the Wildcats. Following the regular season, the top eight teams from the 4A, 5A and 6A conferences based on the overall AIA rankings powered by MaxPreps will receive a bid. The Dinos were right there with Judge through most of the first half. 10 Catalina Foothills at No. 13 Sunnyside at No. Laura Seitz, Deseret News. 5A BOYS SOCCER FIRST ROUNDNo. Become a subscriber to watch your favorite high school games from across the country Live and On Demand on any device. 12 Sunrise Mountain at No. It took them a few minutes, but once Layton Christian Academy shook off the jitters, it began to show on the floor. Robotics Speech & Debate Spiritlines Theatre Constitution & Bylaws Policies & Procedures Tournament Finance Student Leadership Academy Transfer Form 11 Eastmark, 7 p.m.No. Layton Christian's 10 Mine Iscen (10) and Grantsville's Baylee Lowder (1) compete for a loose ball in the 3A girls basketball quarterfinals at Weber State University in Ogden on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022. Round 2. Girls Basketball / National Seth Polansky April 7, 2023 Desert Vista shows up on national stage, defeats Morris Catholic (NJ), 67-59 Thunder set for State Champions Invitational semifinal on Friday Girls Basketball / National Seth Polansky April 6, 2023 Fairfax works to compete at a higher level View the entire high school Boys Basketball brackets. With the Arizona Interscholastic Association releasing the brackets Saturday morning, let's break it down for 6A, 5A, 4A, 3A and 1A. 4 werent so fortunate as No. 13 Sahuarita at No. Brackets Boys Flag Tournament Boys Flag Stats Boys Flag Recognition Boys Flag Programs Boys Flag Archives Boys Flag Volleyball Volleyball Home . Jrgen u. Martin Blug in Blieskastel, reviews by real people. 15 Glendale Prep, 7 p.m. Andy Morales was recognized by the AIA as the top high school reporter in 2014, he was awarded the Ray McNally Award in 2017, a 2019 AZ Education News award winner and he has been a youth, high school and college coach for over 30 years. 15 Ironwood Ridge at No. 1 Flowing Wells, 7 p.m.No. Yelp is a fun and easy way to find, recommend and talk about what's great and not so great in Blieskastel and beyond. 4 Xavier Prep and No. Out of that timeout, senior Brandy Edwards got a floater to go, breaking the drought. Theyve taken (their) talent and they've put it on the court to help this reservation and the community.. 4 Cienega, 2 p.m.No. The win for Morgan avenges their season-opening defeat to the Spartans nearly 100 days ago. 2023 Arizona AIA Class 3A Girls Basketball Bracket. 1 Deer Valley, 7 p.m. 3A BOYS BASKETBALL FIRST ROUNDNo. Follow your favorite school's scores, schedules, rankings, video highlights, articles and more at sblivesports.com and scorebooklive.com. Blazzard finished with a team-high 16 points, five rebounds, three assists and a steal. 3TV to air two AIA high school football championship games. This includes health and safety initiatives, participation opportunities for all, and especially fan content. Richfield showed up early, especially on the defensive end, as it held Union to only two points in the second quarter and nine total first half points. 5 Scottsdale Christian at No. Round 2. Follow your favorite school's scores, schedules, rankings, video highlights, articles and more at sblivesports.com and scorebooklive.com . Grantsvilles Ellie Thomas (4) and Kenzie Allen (3) try to stop Layton Christians Mine Iscen (10) in the 3A girls basketball quarterfinals at Weber State University in Ogden on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022. With the clock running out in overtime, Lashante Benalley had the look Chinle wanted. Boys Basketball / Girls Basketball Josh Amick June 13, 2023 94-95 Mtn. The Pinnacle Pioneers and Highland Hawks will face off for the 6A . Quarterfinals. 16 Canyon del Oro at No. Pike Liberal Arts 65, Monroe Academy 32. Finally, at the bottom of its arc, the shot clanged back iron. Alchesays second quarter push set the stage for a back-and-forth second half in which neither team led by more than six until the Falcons took a 49-42 lead with just 4:39 left. 13 Bisbee, 7 p.m.No. Judge was a plus-15 in the turnover margin, leading to a 25-12 advantage in the points off turnovers category. 22 Sabino at No. As ever, it wasnt that easy. 8 Fairfax, 7 p.m.No. Layton Christians Mine Iscen (10) drives past Grantsvilles Emily Ware (5) in the 3A girls basketball quarterfinals at Weber State University in Ogden on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022. The Bulldogs led by only four late in the second quarter before a quick 5-0 run allowed them to take a nine point lead into the halftime break. Sidberry also recorded 10 rebounds, five steals and two blocks. Home team is listed as the bottom team . The AIA is a voluntary association of almost 280 public and private high schools that strives to be a leader in many facets of high school sports and activities. More than 100 teams turn State Farm into basketball mecca Girls Basketball Jose Garcia June 17, 2023 More Stories @AZPREPS365. Morgan Academy 55, Valiant Cross 54. Quarterfinals. The scoring output was actually below average for the Judge senior, who averages 34 points per game. With the COVID-19 pandemic shutting down the Fort Apache Reservation, the Falcons were unable to so much as practice. Then, slowly, the Falcons worked their way back. 23 Pusch Ridge at No. Contact Andy Morales at [email protected]. From all points across Arizona, the best in the 1A and 2A conferences go for a title in the 2023 AIA Basketball State Championships, as well as the quarterfinal round in 3A. Round 1. 7 Sahuaro, 7 p.m.No. Lute Olsons NBA players nearing $1.1 billion in salary, Arizonas national title team 20 years ago today, Married or engaged couples who were Arizona Wildcats, Arizona athletes/coaches/alums behind the mic, Catching up with Arizona Wildcats in pro basketball, Tracking local high school hoops players from Division I to JC ranks, Arizona athletes on Sports Illustrated covers, PODCAST: GOAZCATS.coms Troy Hutchison discusses Elijah Rushings commitment to Arizona, Salpointe high-profile defensive end Elijah Rushing will play for hometown Arizona Wildcats, Former Salpointe girls swimming coach Chad Castillo joins Arizonas coaching staff, No. Though the final score indicates a breezy victory for the Bulldogs, it didnt always look that way. Bianca Silva and Mariana Cubero each scored 12 points for the Eagles all of which came in or near the paint. 1 Judge Memorial and No. Carbon was led by sophomore Amiah Timothy, who recorded 20 points, four rebounds and three steals. 2. He was the first in Arizona to write about high school beach volleyball and high school girls wrestling. 10 Bisbee, 7 p.m. No. 16 Rio Rico at No. 17 NFL Yet at No. Quarterfinals . LCA limited Grantsvilles leading scorer McKenzie Allen to just 12 points on 26% shooting after the junior guard scored 20 or more in both of the teams regular season matchups. Andy is the Southern Arizona voting member of the Ed Doherty Award, recognizing the top football player in Arizona, and he was named a Local Hero by the Tucson Weekly for 2016. |. It nearly didnt come at all. Defense was the key for the Eagles as they held Grantsvilles offense which came into the game averaging over 60 points a game to 40 points on 30% shooting. The AIA values inclusiveness in educational athletics and to celebrate this, Unified Sports will be hosting Silver and Gold Division games on February 20-21. The drama off the court didn't deter Desert Vista from gaining a playoff spot, winning its last two games without head coach Jordan Ballard, who is on administrative leave for reasons the school. 6 Millennium and No. 1 Tucson, 3 p.m.No. Competing in hockey, basketball, baseball and track & field in high school, his unique perspective can only be found here and on AZPreps365.com. 10 Snowflake, 7 p.m. 2A BOYS BASKETBALL PLAY-IN No. Keep checking back with the NFHS Network because Arizona will always have something new to share. We started rough, I dont know what it is, but we have to be dialed in and more disciplined at the start of the game, Pike said. After using a 7-0 run early in the second to draw within striking distance, junior Jazlyn Nashio hit a three with 2:11 to play in the half, tying the game for the first time since 0-0. 16 Maryvale at No. 2 Richfield, advanced to the semifinals, but No. For the second time in four years, the Falcons were state champions. 6 Arizona cant overcome early struggles, falls to ASU in Tempe, Eric Langfords past overcoming adversity should benefit Badgers after upset loss. Quarterfinals (Feb. 10) Bessemer Academy 43, Lee-Scott Academy 40. Credit can be given to the Cougars, who trailed by 16 at halftime, for fighting hard to get back into the game. Playing stifling defense hasnt been LCAs strong suit of late, according to Jones, but he was proud of how they performed on that side of the court. 4 Sabino, noon, 4A GIRLS SOCCER FIRST ROUNDNo. 9 Sahuaro at No. I was so scared, Alchesay junior Jaylyn Nashio said. 7 Apollo, 7 p.m.No. The top two seeds in Thursdays 3A quarterfinals at Weber State, No. 3 Mohave, 2 p.m. 5A GIRLS SOCCER FIRST ROUNDNo. 16 Canyon View at No. As Sanchez huddled around his team, Chinle met in jubilation, jumping and high-fiving. 23 San Carlos at No. Schools on Twitter . Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. 15 Douglas at No. Our defense won us that game, we struggled offensively but our defense was the best its been in a long time.. 15 Benson, 7 p.m. 6A GIRLS BASKETBALL FIRST ROUNDNo. The last five games our defense has been absolutely awful, Jones said. Herzlichen Glckwunsch zum Einzug ins Playoff-Halbfinale Saarland Hurricanes e. V. 4 Prescott, 2 p.m.No. Mar 14. Grantsvilles Avery Allred led all scorers with 16 points. An hour later, the parking lot air was still filled with honking and hollering. They are a championship bunch of girls and they deserve this championship.