Dobson/Valley Vista 6A Championship Recap

Cedric Cobb March 12, 2023 @ 01:15 PM

In the 6a Girls Championship it was Surprise Valley Vista against Mesa Dobson.   In the first quarter it was slow paced with both teams trying to get a feel of the other. At the end of the first quarter Valley Vista had an 11-10 lead. In the 2nd quarter it was much of the same but Dobson started to get more comfortable. They go up as much as four during this time. Dobson took a 23-20 lead into halftime.   In the third quarter Valley Vista came out more focused as evident by their 11-2 run to begin the quarter. A three pointer at the end of three helped Dobson stop the run. Valley Vista ended up outscoring Dobson 13-7 in the third quarter. Valley Vista size was beginning to take its toll on the smaller Mustangs. Going into the final quarter the score was 33-30 in favor of Valley Vista.   A scuffle between players followed by a technical brought Dobson within 1 with a little under four minutes left in the game. A timely three pointer by Dobson brought them within 1 after the Monsoon had stretched the lead out to four. With the score tied at 46 after Dobson made 1 of 2 free throws, the game was set up for a dramatic finish. Senior [player_tooltip player_id='65617' first='Olivia' last='Arvallo'] took the ball pretty much the length of the court finishing with a scoop shot off the glass with almost 15 seconds left. This basket sealed the win 48-46 for Valley Vista and secured their 4th consecutive 6A Girls Basketball Championship.   <h2>Here are some of the standouts from this game</h2>   [player_tooltip player_id='65617' first='Olivia' last='Arvallo'] Valley Vista   The savvy veteran was clutch throughout the game. A crafty ball handler, Arvallo was able to get thru the quick defenders when she needed to the most. Even with so much attention paid to her she never got rattled. She goes down as one the all time winners in Arizona Girls High School Basketball.   [player_tooltip player_id='205665' first='Ahdiayh' last='Chee'] Dobson   A natural scorer who scored in a variety of ways. She has range out to the three point line to go along with craftiness when she puts the ball on the floor. She should have a big senior season. [player_tooltip player_id='586382' first='Emma' last='Dasovich'] Valley Vista   The junior forward did much damage in the paint the entire game. She was efficient from the field and controlled the boards resulting in a double double. She was also a big presence defensively as she blocked and altered multiple shots. [player_tooltip player_id='65614' first='Aaliyah' last='Garcia'] Dobson   A slasher who got to the paint very often, Garcia also has range that extends out to the three point line as evidenced by her clutch three pointer near the end. She is also a very good on the ball defender with active hands. [player_tooltip player_id='208237' first='Hannah' last='Young'] Valley Vista   A true post player with excellent hands and solid footwork. Before Young fouled out she gave the opponents fits with her size in the paint. She rebounded very well also. [player_tooltip player_id='138099' first='Jocelyn' last='Chavez'] Valley Vista   The junior sharpshooter was another player whose time was limited due to foul trouble. When she did play she played with her normal confidence, knocking down three's, and handing out assists. In addition she was very efficient with her ball handling by having zero turnovers. [player_tooltip player_id='614445' first='Jaziah' last='Billey'] Dobson   The sophomore point guard didn't shoot well but she contributed in other areas. She led Dobson in rebounds including quite a few offensive rebounds and facilitated the offense. On defense she was active and was a vocal leader for the Mustangs.

In the 6a Girls Championship it was Surprise Valley Vista against Mesa Dobson.