MLK Classic at McKale Center
Monday, January 21
Buena vs. Gregory School, 11 a.m. (B)
Senior Guard Kino Bellinger is averaging over 15 points a game for Buena and he is the school’s all-time leading scorer. Sr. Guard Tomari Harris is scoring 24 points a game for the Hawks.
Canyon del Oro vs. Tanque Verde, 12:30 p.m. (G)
Sr. Wing Nikya Orange is nearing 17 points an outing for Tanque Verde and Sr. Forward Tianna Carter is headed for UNLV.
Catalina vs. Sahuarita, 2 p.m. (B)
Philippe Kijana is averaging almost 29 points a game for the Trojans and the Mustangs are led by senior guard Colin Fanning.
Flowing Wells vs. Salpointe, 3:30 p.m. (G)
The Caballeros are led by Soph. Guard Milinda Arguellez and Jr. Wing Jaya Nelson is scoring over 11 points a game for the Lancers.
Amphitheater vs. Palo Verde, 5 p.m. (B)
Sr. Guard Jackson Ruai controls the court for the Panthers and Sr. Guard Zionn Sandoval is pouring in 18 points a game for the Titans.
Sabino vs. Sahuaro, 6:30. (G)
Fr. Guard Kam’Ren Rhodes and So. Guard Kamryn Doty are scoring 14 points each and So. Wing Kiya Dorroh will be on the court for the Sabercats. Sophomore Forward Alyssa Brown is nearing 1,000 career points in only her second year. Her grandfather, Gene Moore, played for the University of Arizona.
Tucson vs. Ironwood Ridge, 8 p.m. (B)
Jr. Guard Erik Cochran is averaging 16 points a game for the Nighthawks and Sr. Forward Joseph Shelby is scoring over 12 points an outing for Tucson.
Alyssa Brown in McKale Center last year and her late grandfather Gene Moore getting ready in Bear Down Gym. (Andy Morales/Family Photo)
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