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The AIA’s new Copper Division is loaded with talent

The AIA’s new Copper Division is loaded with talent
Vincent Lombardi
Vincent Lombardi January 27, 2025 @ 02:30 PM
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Jayda Haley
Jayda Haley 6'0" | SF | 2027
AZ
Hannah Sarnowski
Hannah Sarnowski 5'6" | PG | 2025
AZ
Qoah Yazzie
Qoah Yazzie 5'9" | SF | 2025
AZ
Savannah Pietila
Savannah Pietila 5'6" | SG | 2025
AZ
Kylee Juan
Kylee Juan 5'10" | C | 2026
AZ
Ellysia Cutter
Ellysia Cutter 5'9" | SF | 2025
AZ
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Arizona Interscholastic Association adopted a new format for Playoffs a couple years ago with the Open Division pitting the top teams in the State against each other based on Power Rankings. This year they have added a Copper Division with lower level Divisions 1A through 3A, and this Division will be exciting to watch as there will be many talented players vying for supremacy in this ultimate showcase! Right now Chinle, the legendary Northern Arizona powerhouse sits at the top of the rankings, but things will continue to evolve as the Playoff season approaches. Here are some of the talented stars that will no doubt be involved in the Copper Division Playoff. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1188293' first='Qoah' last='Yazzie']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'8u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12121","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Chinle","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6797ea8e2f035"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1188293' first='Qoah' last='Yazzie'] is an excellent Combo Guard who is a tremendous shooter and scorer. She is very poised under pressure and has excellent instincts. She is very savvy in getting open looks even when other teams are keying on her.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["821247"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6797ea8e2f0ac"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='821247' first='Savannah' last='Pietila'] is a very solid Shooting Guard that has a tremendous basketball IQ. The daughter of Miami Head Coach Crystal Pietila. She is a tremendous ball handler and passer, and she can score consistently from all 3 levels. She is very dangerous when she drives to the basket and makes excellent decisions.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["605114"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6797ea8e2f0fa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='605114' first='Ellysia' last='Cutter'] is an excellent wing player that can flat-out score. She is a very good shooter but is also crafty in the paint and scores in traffic. Because of her length, she can play multiple positions both offensively and defensively. She can play on the next level and will have her team positioned for a strong playoff run.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1197247"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6797ea8e2f18c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1197247' first='Hannah' last='Sarnowski'] is an very good point guard that does a lot of things for her team including rebounding averaging over 5 per game. She is a good scorer but she facilitates to her teammates to make sure everyone is involved. The team is balanced in scoring mostly because of her decision making. A very unselfish player. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["605124"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6797ea8e2f1da"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='605124' first='Kylee' last='Juan'] is very skilled athlete for a power forward, and she can score from the post or the mid range. She is a very tough defender and rebounder. She has a good feel for the game and can kick the ball out to the open player when needed. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1197249"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6797ea8e2f268"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sabino is under the radar right now but [player_tooltip player_id='1197249' first='Jayda' last='Haley'] is the type of player that can carry a team very far. She is a tremendous scorer for a Wing. She can shoot the mid range with excellent percentage. She is very good in the paint on offense and she can handle the ball. She can play guard or forward and she can defend Posts. She is going to be a high level college prospect very soon. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

The Arizona Interscholastic Association adopted a new format for Playoffs a couple years ago with the Open Division pitting the top teams in the State against each other based on Power Rankings. This year they have added a Copper Division with lower level Divisions 1A through 3A, and this Division will be exciting to watch as there will be many talented players vying for supremacy in this ultimate showcase! Right now Chinle, the legendary Northern Arizona powerhouse sits at the top of the rankings, but things will continue to evolve as the Playoff season approaches. Here are some of the talented stars that will no doubt be involved in the Copper Division Playoff.

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Qoah Yazzie Qoah Yazzie 5'9" | SF Chinle | 2025 State AZ

HEIGHT 5'8"
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Qoah Yazzie Qoah Yazzie 5'9" | SF Chinle | 2025 State AZ

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Savannah Pietila

Savannah Pietila

AZ
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Miami
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The AIA’s new Copper Division is loaded with talent
Savannah Pietila is a very solid Shooting Guard that has a tremendous basketball IQ. The daughter of Miami...
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Park (AZ)
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State: Arizona
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Ellysia Cutter

AZ
SF
HEIGHT 5'9"
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HS
San Carlos
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AZ
The AIA’s new Copper Division is loaded with talent
Ellysia Cutter is an excellent wing player that can flat-out score. She is a very good shooter but...
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Ellysia Cutter

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Hannah Sarnowski

Hannah Sarnowski

AZ
PG
HEIGHT 5'6"
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CLASS 2025
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Payson
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AZ
The AIA’s new Copper Division is loaded with talent
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School: Payson
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Kylee Juan

Kylee Juan

AZ
C
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS C
CLASS 2026
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San Carlos
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AZ
The AIA’s new Copper Division is loaded with talent
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State: Arizona
School: San Carlos
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Jayda Haley

Jayda Haley

AZ
SF
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS SF
CLASS 2027
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Height
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Campo Verde
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AZ
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