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Millennium vs Sunnyslope Rematch In OT Thriller!
In what has quickly become one of the most compelling high school basketball rivalries in Arizona this season, the Millennium Tigers leveled the season series with the Sunnyslope Vikings Tuesday night in a heart pounding overtime victory. The clash at Millennium High School lived up to its preseason hype, drawing a near-capacity crowd and showcasing two nationally elite programs. After falling in the first meeting back in January, a 61–57 loss in Phoenix where Sunnyslope overcame an early 13-p

Maricopa Dominates Casa Grande in 5A Sonoran Clash that Lead to Massive Brawl After the Game
The final week of the Arizona high school basketball regular season delivered a defining 5A Sonoran result Friday night, as the Maricopa Rams defended home court and pulled away from the Casa Grande Cougars for a 72-55 win. The victory completed a season sweep for Maricopa and tightened the race near the top of the region standings with postseason play approaching. Game Flow and Momentum The contest opened with both teams trading stretches of control, reflecting the familiarity between two pr

Why February Ratings Matter More Than Wins in Arizona Open Division Basketball
February movement in Arizona Open Division basketball is rarely random. When rankings shift this late in the season, it is usually the result of how the evaluation system is designed rather than a sudden change in team quality. The AIA driven ratings environment updates on a fixed weekly schedule and follows clear internal rules. Invitational tournaments are excluded from consideration, and margin of victory is capped at twenty points. Once that ceiling is reached, additional scoring has no effe

Southern Arizona’s Rising High School Hoops Powers
Southern Arizona’s boys basketball scene is surging, with a quartet of Tucson area teams including Salpointe Catholic, Cienega, Tucson High, and Buena all pushing toward the statewide Open Division. Through January 24, 2026, each program has built a strong resume through quality wins, competitive schedules, and clear team identities. Together, they represent a growing shift in Arizona high school basketball, proving that elite competition is not limited to the Phoenix area. Salpointe Catholic L

Saturday Spotlight: Millennium Basketball Continues to Set the Standard
Millennium High School boys basketball entered the 2025 to 2026 season with expectations that few programs in Arizona can match. As January 24 approaches, the Tigers have done nothing to shy away from that pressure. Instead, they have embraced it, building one of the strongest resumes in the state while positioning themselves firmly in the Open Division title conversation. Under first year head coach Rich Thornton, Millennium has blended elite talent with structure and toughness, producing cons

Millennium vs Sunnyslope, Game of the year?
On the night of January 21, 2026, the Sunnyslope Vikings hosted the Millennium Tigers in what quickly became one of the most anticipated regular season games in Arizona high school basketball history. The matchup drew massive crowds to Sunnyslope High School, where fans lined up hours before tip off for the chance to see two of the state’s top teams square off in Game 1 of their AIA league rivalry. A Matchup Worth the Hype Both programs entered the game highly ranked, Sunnyslope perched at N

