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MLK Classic at McKale Center running log

By Andy Morales

Posted on January 19, 2026

The MLK Classic at McKale Center starts off with an exhibition game between the Grijalva Grizzlies and the Lineweaver Lions https://t.co/Hz49qdzuwr pic.twitter.com/CIsuEkE8zD

— Andy Morales (@AndyMorales8) January 19, 2026

The MLK Classic at McKale Center running game log.

Santa Rita and Willcox https://t.co/ItTCw10vXp pic.twitter.com/Eb8SmFUE8J

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After one: Willcox leads 18-8. JD Whetten leads all with 6. At the half: Willcox leads 28-21. The Cowboys led 23-8 with 6:53 in the half. Santa Rita cut the lead down to 31-26 with 5:51 in the third but now 39-28 after three.

FINAL: Willcox 47-41. WX: JD Whetten 12, Tucker Stambeck 11, Jerry Reyes 6, ASher Ward 5, Ty Shull 5, Carder Wyatt 4, Steele Romney 2, Team 2. SR: Joshua Parker 14, Shaya Alavi 10, Titan Heins 7, Imani Hashim 7, Huseyin Jomah 2, Samuel Thompson 1.

Willcox defeated Santa Rita 47-41 in the MLK Classic game at McKale Center. Cowboys are 14-5 overall and 4-1 in the 2A South under former Cienega coach Farbod Safavi, who is the also the director of special education services at Willcox. JD Whetten, a junior guard, led Willcox… pic.twitter.com/260LnNwcLu

— Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) January 19, 2026

Now at the MLK: Pusch Ridge vs Sabino #azpreps365 pic.twitter.com/7GacLVEgrt

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Pusch Ridge leads 17-12 after one. PR: 28-15 at the half. Sanburn 8, NJoroge 9. PR: 38-17 after three.

Pusch Ridge Spiritline head coach Christine Sola. Championship in first year competing. https://t.co/qksCj6kRcH pic.twitter.com/5RuYtRNGz9

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FINAL: PR: 48, SAB: 27. PR: Nicole NJoroge 12, Broojke Sanburn 10, Rachel Warren 7, Dominica Mehl 6, Noelle Sunukjian 4, Noelle Nelson 4, Mikayla King 3, Madison Abrams 2. SAB: Emerson Pochily 9, Alexis Jimenez 6, Chayil Combs 8, Mya Rustand 2, Vivian Guerrero 2.

Three generations of Rustands:

Warren is the grandfather who starred for Arizona from 1962-65.

Eric is the son who is Sabino’s head coach.

Mya is a junior guard for the Sabercats.

Warren played for the Wildcats at Bear Down Gym, but he told me that he played in the first… pic.twitter.com/z9ebJkiOqB

— Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) January 19, 2026

Pusch Ridge coach Ken Urdahl was a referee in the MLK Classic about 10 years ago. Today, he coached his Pusch Ridge team to a 48-27 win over rival Sabino. The Lions are 10-4 overall and 2-0 in the 3A South. pic.twitter.com/0q2BsW0Fhf

— Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) January 19, 2026

What a day for Pusch Ridge junior Nicole NJoroge:

Team-high 12 points in a 48-27 win against rival Sabino in the MLK Classic at McKale Center … on her birthday.

Lifetime of memories right there. pic.twitter.com/qRPeEKXxud

— Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) January 19, 2026

Now Mountain View and Catalina Foothills #azpreps365 pic.twitter.com/ac9x7eVX8Q

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Mountain View leads Catalina Foothills 17-12 after one. Isiah Gill has 8 points. MV 33-24 at the half. Foothills cut it down to 19-18 with 7:18 left but MV stretched the lead back out.

Catalina Foothills and Mountain View cheer pic.twitter.com/0xwrnbfsE9

— Andy Morales (@AndyMorales8) January 19, 2026

Mountain View senior forward Daniel Anumba led the No. 23 Mountain Lions over No. 17 Catalina Foothills 70-51. Anumba finished with 17 points in the MLK Classic game at McKale. pic.twitter.com/3rbibDefa0

— Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) January 19, 2026

Mountain View coach Clay Wilson matched wits today with one of his mentors, Catalina Foothills coach Jason Apodaca, in the MLK Classic game at McKale. Wilson was on Apodaca’s staff at CDO. Mountain View is 9-7 overall and 1-1 in the 5A Sonoran after the 70-51 win, while Catalina… pic.twitter.com/6lHBN3qQiL

— Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) January 19, 2026

53-36 Mountain View after 3. FINAL:70-51 Mountain View, MV: Daniel Anumba 17, Colin McCalley 13, Cesar Feria 11, Mykael Nunez 10, Isiah Gill 10, Mason Willis 5, Armando Santacruz 4. CF: Jack van Amburg 18, Luke Franco 7, Cam Storie 9, Albert Efentyev 8, Xavi Valenzuela 3, Luis Flores 2, Justin Alexander 1. Abel Burruel 1.

Now at the MLK Amphitheater and Douglas #azpreps365 pic.twitter.com/tgN9na0NAr

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Amphi leads 12-11 after one. 24-16 at the half.

Amphitheater cheer in McKale pic.twitter.com/vrR5p15ByG

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FINAL: Amphi 49-36. AHS: Kayla Tuakalau 15, Monica Verrett 13, Polina Gorgees 9, Dulma Rodriguez 7, Courtewa Vigil 4. DOUG: Carolian Anguiano 13, Viviana Grijalva 12, Renatta Othon 11.

Two of the top seniors in Southern Arizona - Amphi’s Monica Verrett and Kayla Tuakalau - led the Panthers to a 49-36 win over Douglas in the MLK Classic game at McKale. Verrett had 16 points and Tuakalau 13. They played at McKale in the MLK Classic as freshmen and made a return… pic.twitter.com/L7ZcJa2sIz

— Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) January 19, 2026

Amphi first-year coach Domineik Banks’ team will try to make a late push toward the playoffs after the 49-36 win over Douglas in the MLK Classic game at McKale. The Panthers are 8-12 overall and 1-1 the 4A Gila. They have seven games left in the regular season. pic.twitter.com/LwNuKmW16Y

— Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) January 19, 2026

Now Cholla and Sahuaro #azpreps365 pic.twitter.com/ZMzD4qO6Fv

— Andy Morales (@AZPreps365Andy) January 19, 2026

Sahuaro leads 29-23 at the half. 45-38 after 3. FINAL Sahuaro 65-53. SAH: Cisco Llamas 17, Josh Salter 17, Jordan Martin 14, Marcus Llamas 6, Elijah Padgett 6, Isaac Teasley 4. CH: Jerry Mendoza 22, Kaylon Miguel 11, Marshon Allen 8, Manuel Armenta 6, Leo Mendoza 6.

Sahuaro coach Jim Henry has his team at 14-2 overall and 2-0 in the 4A Kino heading into the last eight games of the regular season. The No. 11 Cougars earned a valuable 65-53 win over No. 10 Cholla in the MLK Classic at McKale behind the steady influence of senior point guard… pic.twitter.com/k9fyFAbQzA

— Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) January 20, 2026

Senior playmaker Cisco Llamas, bound for @PimaMens_bball, finished with 18 points to lead No. 11 Sahuaro to a 65-53 win over No. 10 Cholla in a significant non-region 4A game in the MLK Classic at McKale. pic.twitter.com/HmEKb7YIxS

— Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) January 20, 2026

Now Sunnyside and Nogales at McKale #azpreps365 pic.twitter.com/qCfGkU4oE9

— Andy Morales (@AZPreps365Andy) January 20, 2026

Sunnyside leads 15-7 after one. 19-9 at the half.32-19 after three. FINAL: 46-23

SS: Angelique Yanez 11, Esabella Barajas 11, Isela Rodriguez 6, Klarissa Mendoza 6, Dora Medina 4, Rayanna Ortiz 3, Taylor Rainwater 2, Anyssa Lerma 2. NOG: Elexandra Chavez 8, Mia Contreras 8, Alexa Navarro 4, Diana Mendez 2, Victoria Bojorquez 1.

Sunnyside frontcourt standout AJ Yañez had 15 points and played like the senior captain she is with her intensity while also being a calming influence to her teammates in the 46-23 victory over Nogales in the MLK Classic game at McKale. pic.twitter.com/QkK8GoNhvH

— Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) January 20, 2026

Sunnyside coach Justin Delgado has his team at 17-2 overall after the 46-23 win over Nogales in the MLK Classic game at McKale. The evening was extra special with his wife Llahairia honored at halftime by the Coaches for Charity because of her work behind the scenes preparing the… pic.twitter.com/SwyYlnbPzr

— Javier Morales (@JavierJMorales) January 20, 2026