Dobson/Valley Vista 6A Championship Recap
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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…
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Continue ReadingIn 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 Olivia Arvallo Olivia Arvallo 5'2" | PG Valley Vista | 2023 State AZ 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.
Here are some of the standouts from this game
Olivia Arvallo Olivia Arvallo 5'2" | PG Valley Vista | 2023 State AZ 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.
Ahdiayh Chee Ahdiayh Chee 5'6" | SG Dobson | 2024 State AZ 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.
Emma Dasovich
Emma
Dasovich
6'1" | PF
Valley Vista | 2024
State
AZ
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.
Aaliyah Garcia
Aaliyah
Garcia
5'5" | CG
Dobson | 2023
State
AZ
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.
Hannah Young
Hannah
Young
6'0" | PF
Valley Vista | 2023
State
AZ
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.
Jocelyn Chavez
Jocelyn
Chavez
4'0" | C
La Joya Community | 2023
AZ
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.
Jaziah Billey
Jaziah
Billey
5'4" | PG
Dobson | 2025
State
AZ
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.