The Arizona basketball playoffs reach second week with some teams getting a chance to set a new standard for their programs.
Roundup from games at Grand Canyon, Gila River Arena.
Girls Basketball
In a game filled with a roller coaster of emotions, No. 9 Ironwood Ridge upset No. 1 Cienega 47-43 in overtime Wednesday night to advance to the semifinal round of the Division II girl's basketball playoffs. At 30-1, it was the first setback for the Bobcats under first-year coach Matt Ruiz but it was also the biggest career win for Nighthawk coach Nikki Simpson.
Lady Thunder bring 19-game winning streak to quarterfinals
Girls Hoops: Division II Quarterfinal preview
Underestimated and overlooked, No. 12 Maricopa overcame two huge deficits to defeat No. 5 Tucson High 52-50 in the second round of the girl's Division II state playoffs Friday night.
Two freshmen and a sophomore start for Valley Vista.
Lady Mustangs rebound from supersectional defeat
Tucson Pueblo took a 15-1 lead over Tucson Sahuaro Thursday night in the first round of the boy's Division II state playoffs and never really looked back despite a late push by the Cougars.
The Arizona Interscholastic Association playoff pairings and results.
No. 9 Oro Valley Ironwood Ridge defeated No. 24 Yuma Gila Ridge 64-45 Wednesday night in the first round of the Division II state playoffs, sending the Nighthawks to the second round for the first time since 2011. Coincidentally, that year was also the last time the Gila Ridge Hawks qualified for the playoffs.
Kalmer, Peat lead Lady Aztecs to second round
?: Who gets shot at the Lady Thunder in the final
Division II girl's basketball playoffs preview.
Winner earns first round state bye.
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