Boys Basketball

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Hamilton keeps humming, blitzes Chandler in Fiesta foray

Hamilton High has won most of the games that count so far this season. Friday night was no exception. The Huskies ended a three-game losing streak over the past two seasons to rival Chandler with another solid performance in taking a 67-46 boys basketball victory over the Wolves in a 5A-I Fiesta Region game at Hamilton.

Cross Country / Boys Basketball Les Willsey January 14, 2011

Depth is tricky, but effective for top 5A-I boys hoop teams

With basketball teams comprised mostly of 10 to 15 players it is hard to find playing time for more than seven or eight on a roster most nights. Some can find time for up to 10. That juggling act is a choice administered carefully by hardwood mentors. Corona del Sol and Mesa Mountain View boys teams have encountered success in mixing and matching.

Boys Basketball Les Willsey January 14, 2011

Chaparral boys hold on against Horizon in region opener

Firebirds should retain top spot in Class 5A-II power points. Team has three double-figure scorers.

Boys Basketball Don Ketchum January 11, 2011

Grade A basketball describes Amphi, Arcadia in boys 4A-II

Amphitheater and Arcadia would be right at the top of 4A-II schools without displaying boys basketball prowess since their schools begin with A. The way the schools are playing as January nears its midpoint has them eschewing an alphabetical hierarchy.

Boys Basketball Les Willsey January 10, 2011

Boys basketball teams, 3-point shooters shine at arena

Moon Valley, Cortez, Apollo, Thunderbird and Greenway emerge victorious in Hoopin\' It Up at the Arena event.

Boys Basketball / Girls Basketball Don Ketchum January 10, 2011

Thunder keep making noise on basketball floor

Desert Vista boys pull away from St. Marys in the fourth quarter for a 20-point victory.

Football / Boys Basketball Don Ketchum January 7, 2011

Corona del Sol bench fuels another come-from-behind victory

The household names for the Corona del Sol boys basketball team are not Rashidi Kabamba, Braden Tennyson and Nick Siefker. Those names, however, were music to the ears of Aztecs coach Sam Duane Jr. on Thursday night.

Boys Basketball Les Willsey January 6, 2011

Kingman coach ready for basketball rivalry with brother

Dirk Walker\'s team develops up-tempo style as it faces Randy Walker and defending Class 5A-II champion Boulder Creek.

Boys Basketball Don Ketchum January 6, 2011

Glendale District puts players in spotlight of big arena

Five boys basketball games set for Saturday, Jan. 8 at home of Suns.

Boys Basketball / Girls Basketball Don Ketchum January 6, 2011

Young Pinnacle nets decisive road win over Mesa High, 67-57

Pinnacle brought its young, energetic boys basketball team to Mesa High Tuesday and did not look the part of young very much. The Pioneers, leading most of the game except for brief moments in the second period and at halftime, outplayed the host Jackrabbits and posted a 67-57 win in a 5A non-region game.

Cross Country / Boys Basketball Les Willsey January 4, 2011