MLK Basketball Classic Schedule set for McKale Center

January 1, 2020 by Andy Morales, AZPreps365


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MONDAY, JAN. 20

 

St. Augustine vs. Desert Christian (B), 11 a.m.

St. Augustine’s Thomas Reyna is a high-scoring junior.

 

Amphitheater vs. Catalina (G), 12:30 p.m.

Amphi’s Mat'tanaya Vital is one of the top sophomores in the state.

 

Cienega vs. Casteel (B), 2 p.m.

The Bobcats are one of the top 5A teams in the state.

 

Palo Verde vs. Rio Rico (G), 3:30 p.m.

Kiana Ortiz for Palo Verde and Luisayde Chavez for Rio Rico. Big game.

 

Salpointe vs. Tucson (B), 5 p.m.

The Lancers beat Tucson 73-35 at the Tip Off Classic in November.

 

Sahuaro vs. Sabino (G), 6:30 p.m.

The marquee game on the girl’s side features a ton of talent from a team favored to challenge for the 3A state title and a team favored in the 4A state race.

 

Nogales vs. Cholla (B), 8 p.m.

A classic 5A battle to finish the night off.