In this Halloween-themed episode of the Arizona Small Ball Podcast, hosts Jeff and Reyes dive into the spooky side of Arizona high school hoops! From bone-chilling rivalries to monster performances, the duo breaks down the scariest matchups in both boys’ and girls’ basketball this season.
💡 Takeaways:
🧢 A fun debate over the scariest mascots and coaches in small school basketball
🏀 Girls’ basketball heats up with Horizon Honors vs. Miami — a can’t-miss matchup
📅 December is shaping up to be the month to watch for girls’ hoops
❄️ Snowflake vs. Coolidge brings powerhouse energy to the court
⚡ San Carlos’ electric guards face off in a fiery rivalry with Alchesay
📈 The Gregory School matchup could help San Carlos climb in PowerPoints
💪 Pima shows grit and toughness in their Clash of Titans against Push Ridge
🔁 Phoenix Country Day seeks revenge vs. Palo Verde after last year’s nail-biter
🧩 Yuma Catholic and Valley Christian both undergo major changes — watch this space
🚨 Ben Franklin could be a real threat to Gilbert Christian’s new look
🧱 Joseph City’s defense gives Fort Thomas nightmares in 1A play
🎃 Girls’ Basketball
🏀 Miami vs. Horizon Honors — a key early-season test
❄️ Snowflake vs. Coolidge — powerhouse programs collide
🏔️ Page vs. Snowflake — a high-altitude showdown
🔥 Boys’ Basketball
🦅 Valley Christian vs. Payson — small-ball speed vs. mountain muscle
🐺 Ganado vs. Valley Sanders — intensity from start to finish
💥 Snowflake vs. Valley Christian — a 3A battle of titans
⚡ San Carlos vs. The Gregory School — guard play that shocks the state
💪 Pima vs. Push Ridge — toughness meets talent
🔁 Phoenix Country Day vs. Palo Verde — revenge on the line
🚀 Phoenix Christian vs. Yuma Catholic — athleticism on full display
🧩 Valley Christian vs. Yuma Catholic — a new era for both teams
🎯 Ben Franklin vs. Gilbert Christian — styles clash in the East Valley
🧱 Joseph City vs. Fort Thomas — defense wins the night
🎧 Listen now to hear Jeff and Reyes break down all the spooky stats, scary-good players, and terrifyingly tough schedules around Arizona high school basketball!
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