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By Omar Ortega—12 Feb 2026

In what has quickly become one of the most compelling high school basketball rivalries in Arizona this season, the Millennium Tigers leveled the season series with the Sunnyslope Vikings Tuesday night in a heart pounding overtime victory. The clash at Millennium High School lived up to its preseason hype, drawing a near-capacity crowd and showcasing two nationally elite programs.  After falling in the first meeting back in January, a 61–57 loss in Phoenix where Sunnyslope overcame an early 13-p

By Josh Gibson—08 Feb 2026

The final week of the Arizona high school basketball regular season delivered a defining 5A Sonoran result Friday night, as the Maricopa Rams defended home court and pulled away from the Casa Grande Cougars for a 72-55 win. The victory completed a season sweep for Maricopa and tightened the race near the top of the region standings with postseason play approaching. Game Flow and Momentum The contest opened with both teams trading stretches of control, reflecting the familiarity between two pr

By Josh Gibson—03 Feb 2026

February movement in Arizona Open Division basketball is rarely random. When rankings shift this late in the season, it is usually the result of how the evaluation system is designed rather than a sudden change in team quality. The AIA driven ratings environment updates on a fixed weekly schedule and follows clear internal rules. Invitational tournaments are excluded from consideration, and margin of victory is capped at twenty points. Once that ceiling is reached, additional scoring has no effe

By Josh Gibson—26 Jan 2026

Southern Arizona’s boys basketball scene is surging, with a quartet of Tucson area teams including Salpointe Catholic, Cienega, Tucson High, and Buena all pushing toward the statewide Open Division. Through January 24, 2026, each program has built a strong resume through quality wins, competitive schedules, and clear team identities. Together, they represent a growing shift in Arizona high school basketball, proving that elite competition is not limited to the Phoenix area. Salpointe Catholic L

By Josh Gibson—24 Jan 2026

Millennium High School boys basketball entered the 2025 to 2026 season with expectations that few programs in Arizona can match. As January 24 approaches, the Tigers have done nothing to shy away from that pressure. Instead, they have embraced it, building one of the strongest resumes in the state while positioning themselves firmly in the Open Division title conversation. Under first year head coach Rich Thornton, Millennium has blended elite talent with structure and toughness, producing cons

By Omar Ortega—22 Jan 2026

On the night of January 21, 2026, the Sunnyslope Vikings hosted the Millennium Tigers in what quickly became one of the most anticipated regular season games in Arizona high school basketball history. The matchup drew massive crowds to Sunnyslope High School, where fans lined up hours before tip off for the chance to see two of the state’s top teams square off in Game 1 of their AIA league rivalry.  A Matchup Worth the Hype Both programs entered the game highly ranked, Sunnyslope perched at N

By Josh Gibson—21 Jan 2026

Willow Canyon boys basketball has put together an impressive 2025 to 2026 season, entering late January with a sixteen wins and three losses overall record and a perfect mark in 5A Northwest Valley play. The Wildcats have combined early season tournament success, strong nonconference wins, and dominant region performances to establish themselves as one of the top teams in Arizona and a legitimate Open Division contender. As of January twenty first, Willow Canyon sits at the top of the 5A standi

By Josh Gibson—21 Jan 2026

Top ranked Sunnyslope hosts perennial contender Millennium in an Open Division boys basketball battle on Wednesday night. Arizona’s two powerhouse programs, both nationally ranked, will square off in a matchup loaded with star talent, program history, and major postseason implications. Recent Form and Rankings Both the Sunnyslope Vikings and Millennium Tigers enter the matchup playing at an elite level. Sunnyslope has powered through one of the toughest schedules in the country, building a

By Josh Gibson—20 Jan 2026

Cameron Williams has already done what most Arizona high school basketball players only dream of. He is a state champion, a five star recruit, and a Duke signee. Yet as his senior season unfolds, the St Mary’s forward is focused on something far bigger than individual accolades. Williams wants to lead a 4A program to an Open Division state championship. That pursuit has turned St Mary’s into one of the most compelling stories in Arizona boys basketball this season. A Senior Season Built for t

By Josh Gibson—19 Jan 2026

Arizona’s top high school boys basketball teams delivered major upsets, rivalry drama and standout performances on Friday and Saturday (Jan. 16–17, 2026), shaking up the AIA rankings and intensifying the Open Division playoff race. The weekend saw a state title contender felled by an unranked opponent, powerhouse programs extending win streaks with blowout victories, and one elite squad making a statement on the national stage. Here is a comprehensive recap of the key games, players and storylin