AllSportsTucson.com’s Brittany Bowyer managed to track down 15 Southern Arizona girls and boys hoops standouts and interview them at the recent Section 7 in the Phoenix area. She gathered responses of how each of their teams are bonding this summer and what they will do to fill holes from departed seniors or possible transfers. Here are the interviews:
ESABELLA BARAJAS, SUNNYSIDE, SR., GUARD
Esabella Barajas had an outstanding game for @LadyDevil_Hoops in their 52-24 blowout win over Chino (CA) at @Section7Az. I caught up with her for @AllSportsTucson after the game. pic.twitter.com/wYypMQ2zrk
— Brittany Bowyer (@LittWithBritt) June 14, 2025
ALLISON VERDUGO, FLOWING WELLS, JR., FORWARD
Catching up with Allison Verdugo of @LadyCabsBBall after the 53-50 victory over Cibola at Section 7@AllSportsTucson pic.twitter.com/d03puVEwB9
— Brittany Bowyer (@LittWithBritt) June 14, 2025
NICOLE NJOROGE, PUSCH RIDGE, JR., GUARD
Chatted with Nicole NJoroge of Pusch Ridge after the victory over Buckeye at Section 7 @AllSportsTucson pic.twitter.com/6YTJMxEI3P
— Brittany Bowyer (@LittWithBritt) June 14, 2025
AMARIS BIANCUZZO, MICA MOUNTAIN, SR., FORWARD
Caught up with Amaris Biancuzzo of @micaladybolts after their win over Red Mountain at Section 7 @AllSportsTucson pic.twitter.com/S47o6oOeAa
— Brittany Bowyer (@LittWithBritt) June 14, 2025
MALAKI CUNNINGHAM-HIADZI, TUCSON HIGH, SR., FORWARD
I caught up with Malaki Cunningham-Hiadzi following @HoopTucson’s final game at @Section7Az
We discuss how it feels to be the only Southern AZ team to auto-qualify to the boys weekend, what it’s like facing teams from Utah and California, as well as what they’ve learned about… pic.twitter.com/uQSilersKy
— Brittany Bowyer (@LittWithBritt) June 22, 2025
MAX LOPEZ, SALPOINTE, SR., GUARD
I spoke with Max Lopez, a senior leader for @SalpointeMBB, following the final game of @Section7Az.
We discussed the process of getting here, staying healthy during the stretch, and what’s on the horizon for Salpointe this summer. @AllSportsTucson pic.twitter.com/ILQazLrcj3
— Brittany Bowyer (@LittWithBritt) June 22, 2025
AUSTIN GAWLIK, SALPOINTE, SR., GUARD
Spoke with Austin Gawlik of @SalpointeMBB following the 51-46 win over Florence at Section 7 @AllSportsTucson pic.twitter.com/RRGHiOJcqQ
— Brittany Bowyer (@LittWithBritt) June 18, 2025
Ticket Punched!
Presenting your Section 7 @OrthoArizona_ Bracket Champions. Congratulations @SalpointeMBB. #Section7 | #WhereTalentMeetsOpportunity pic.twitter.com/8zIIYM0hzJ
— Section 7 (@Section7Az) June 19, 2025
JACKSON MOORE, CIENEGA, JR., GUARD
Spoke with Jackson Moore of @CienegaMBB after the final game of @Section7Az.
We discuss what it’s like to be representing Tucson, the difference between playing during the week vs. the weekend, and how they stay healthy with such quick turnaround times. @AllSportsTucson pic.twitter.com/FqZj5dKj7K
— Brittany Bowyer (@LittWithBritt) June 22, 2025
AUSTIN TRITSCHLER, CIENEGA, JR., GUARD
I caught up with Austin Tritschler of @CienegaMBB following the big 93-26 victory over Westwood in the opening game of the Section 7 play-in tournament @AllSportsTucson pic.twitter.com/ddqvjUxTSC
— Brittany Bowyer (@LittWithBritt) June 17, 2025
Ticket Punched! Presenting your Section 7 @ArizonaAIA Bracket Champions. Congratulations @CienegaMBB #Section7 | #WhereTalentMeetsOpportunity pic.twitter.com/pvaViCHhRh
— Section 7 (@Section7Az) June 18, 2025
CHASE BUTLER, THE GREGORY SCHOOL, SOPH., GUARD
I caught up with 1A State Champs at The Gregory School about the loss of its lone senior, what they’ve learned about the team so far this year and what they’re doing for fun while up in the valley
Chase Butler breaks it down@AllSportsTucson pic.twitter.com/bX08VYZ8TI
— Brittany Bowyer (@LittWithBritt) June 18, 2025
ISAIAH GILL, MOUNTAIN VIEW, JR., GUARD
I caught up with Isaiah Gill, a new transfer to Mountain View-Marana, about the team and what he’s learned about them so far this summer @AllSportsTucson pic.twitter.com/j7L0sERCJf
— Brittany Bowyer (@LittWithBritt) June 18, 2025
MITCHELL COLLINS, WALDEN GROVE, SR., GUARD
Caught up with Mitchel Collins after Walden Grove’s 60-52 victory over Tempe at the Section 7 boys qualifier.
Hear about his role as the team’s top scorer, what they’ve learned so far this summer, and who won the team’s wing eating contest!!! @AllSportsTucson pic.twitter.com/kvIodP2TlK
— Brittany Bowyer (@LittWithBritt) June 18, 2025
CISCO LLAMAS, SAHUARO, SR., GUARD
To finish off the first night of the Section 7 boys qualifier, I spoke with Cisco Llamas of @SahuaroBB about his role as the leading scorer on the team and who he’s looking forward to seeing develop this year. @AllSportsTucson pic.twitter.com/a4d1Dk4zQQ
— Brittany Bowyer (@LittWithBritt) June 18, 2025
JACK VAN AMBURG, CATALINA FOOTHILLS, SR., GUARD
A lot of changes for Catalina Foothills boys basketball team with the loss of five seniors and two transfers. I talked with Jack Van Amburg about how the Falcons have been dealing with the changes. @AllSportsTucson pic.twitter.com/YJDpnRriAX
— Brittany Bowyer (@LittWithBritt) June 18, 2025
JADEN STARKS, MICA MOUNTAIN, JR., GUARD
Spoke with Jaden Starks of @MicaMountainBB at Section 7 about how the Bolts are adjusting to losing their two top players. pic.twitter.com/HWqfdl6wAN
— Brittany Bowyer (@LittWithBritt) June 18, 2025
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