Anissa Jacquez scored 16 points and her younger sister Emelynn Jacquez added 11 to lead No. 1 St. David to its first state championship since 1991-92 with a 49-39 win over Joseph City on Saturday at Prescott.
Anissa Jacquez is a senior standout while Emelynn is an emerging sophomore.
St. David, which avenged last year’s semifinal loss to Joseph City, finishes the season 29-2. The Tigers ended the season winning nine consecutive games.
Mayla Trejo added eight points for St. David with all the points coming in her 4-of-6 shooting late in the game.
Joseph City ended its season 28-8.
GIRLS BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS
ST. DAVID (5)
1980: 1A (Barry Judd)
1981: 1A (Barry Judd)
1983: 1A (Barry Judd)
1992: 1A (Barry Judd)
2024: 1A (Matt Brogan)
MARANA (4)
1982: 4A (Mike Dyer)
1985: 4A (Mike Dyer)
1988: 4A (Mike Dyer)
1989: 4A (Mike Dyer)
PUSCH RIDGE (4)
2005: 2A (Lonnie Tvrdy)
2006: 2A (Lonnie Tvrdy)
2007: 2A (Lonnie Tvrdy)
2008: 2A (Lonnie Tvrdy)
CANYON DEL ORO (2)
1987: 5A (Dan Huff)
2009: 4A-I (Kerri Brown)
DESERT CHRISTIAN (2)
1998: 1A (Dennis O’Reilly)
1999: 1A (Dennis O’Reilly)
SABINO (2)
1990: 4A (John Bart)
2020: 4A (Jaamal Rhodes)
SAHUARO (2)
1993: 4A (Jim Scott)
1998: 4A (Jim Scott)
TOMBSTONE (2)
1986: 2A (John Escarcega)
1994: 2A (Robert Bristow)
WILLCOX
1981: 3A (Bob Nelson)
1990: 2A (Rodolfo Rivera)
BUENA
1977: 5A (Larry Neidich)
CATALINA FOOTHILLS
1997: 4A (Patty Patton Shearer)
FLOWING WELLS
2008: 4A-I (Michael Perkins)
SALPOINTE
2022: 4A (Joe Luevano)
SANTA RITA
1984: 5A (Dave Lynch)
VALLEY UNION
1975: All (Dale Mortenson)
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