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Girls Basketball Spotlight: Flowing Wells Lady Caballeros


Conference: 4A

Region: Kino

Head coach: Michael Perkins (305-91 in his 18th season at Flowing Wells).

Assistants: Hailey Goley, Paul Goley and Yvette Larkin

Last Year: 29-2: 5A Runner-Up

Flowing Wells senior Navine Mallon is closing in on 1,000 career points (Andy Morales/AllSportsTucson.com)

Roster:

  • Izabella Lopez, G, Soph.
  • Brilynn Moreno, G, Sr.
  • Milyana Salcido, G, Sr.
  • Nevaeh Urenda, G, Soph.
  • Bianca Castillo, G, Jr.
  • Aliana Soto, C, Sr.
  • Alexa Mejia, SF, Jr.
  • Gertie Munoz, G, Jr.
  • Alyssa Matthies, SF, Soph.
  • Navine Mallon, SF, Sr.
  • Kayla Bailey, SF, Jr.
  • Karmen Parag, SF, Soph.
  • Lexie Alcantar, C, Sr.
  • Sherlyn Rios-Arvayo, C, Sr.
  • Mahogani Hopkins, C, Soph.
  • Sydney Lomeli-Capen, C, Sr.
  • Ayanna DeJesus, SF, Sr.

Noteworthy: After consecutive runner-up finishes in 5A, and winners of the 5A Sonoran region title three straight years, the Lady Caballeros have moved to the 4A and a very competitive Kino region with Salpointe, Sahuaro, Pueblo and CDO.  … Senior forward Navine Mallon, the local 5A Player of the Year last season, is closing in on 1,000 points with 815. She has committed to play at Westmont College. … Perkins’ team returns eight players from last year’s team with varsity experience including three starters. … Former point guard captain Leamsi Acuña has transferred to PHH Prep in Phoenix for her senior season. … Another senior leader, C Sydney Lomeli-Capen, who is averaging 6.5 rebounds per game.

Coach’s comment: “Love the team. fun and energetic. Lots of fun to watch! They play hard, they play for each other, and they are very coachable.”

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