3A GIRLS SEMIFINAL
In the Sabino victory, Ganado opened up a 7-1 lead after the Sabercats committed a few early transition turnovers but the Sabercats closed the first half on a short run despite missing five free throws and Ganado led 11-7 after one. Sabino standout Kiya Dorroh left the game with injury with 5:43 left in the half with the Sabercats down 11-9 and any momentum built up switched back to Ganado and the Hornets led 19-11 at the half….
Kiya Dorroh. Sabino in the final once again. #azpreps365 @AllSportsTucson pic.twitter.com/3ktoXuBSVF
— Andy Morales (@AndyMorales8) February 29, 2020
3A BOYS SEMIFINAL
…Pablo Gutierrez hit a running shot to cut the Page lead down to 50-48 with 41.4 seconds left and then Gutierrez stole the ball and scored. He was injured on the play so Nate Ryedola stepped up and put Sabino up 51-50 with 22.5 seconds left. The Sand Devils ran the game clock down and Saenz blocked a 3-point shot and then hit two free throws for the 53-50 win….
Pablo Gutierrez makes possibly one of the biggest plays in Sabino history. Down 50-48 steal and bucket. #AZPreps365 pic.twitter.com/6OFY3h8e7d
— Andy Morales (@AndyMorales8) February 29, 2020
SATURDAY, FEB 29
G Basketball Championship (4A)
No. 3 Sahuaro vs. No.1 Seton Catholic at Veterans, 10 a.m.
B Basketball Championship (4A)
No. 2 Salpointe vs. No. 1 Peoria at Veterans, noon
G Basketball Championship (3A)
No. 1 Sabino vs. No. 2 Page at Veterans, 6 p.m.
B Basketball Championship (3A)
No. 5 Sabino vs. No. 3 ALA-Queen Creek at Veterans, 8 p.m.
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Andy Morales was recognized by the AIA as the top high school reporter in 2014, he was awarded the Ray McNally Award in 2017, a 2019 AZ Education News award winner and he has been a youth, high school and college coach for over 30 years. He was the first in Arizona to write about high school beach volleyball and high school girls wrestling. His own children have won multiple state high school championships and were named to all-state teams. Competing in hockey, basketball, baseball and track & field in high school, his unique perspective can only be found here and on AZPreps365.com. Andy is the Southern Arizona voting member of the Ed Doherty Award, recognizing the top football player in Arizona, and he was named a Local Hero by the Tucson Weekly for 2016. Andy was named an Honorary Flowing Wells Caballero in 2019. Contact Andy Morales at amoralesmytucson@yahoo.com
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