MAYA 6, VERDE PARK 0

3 time All-AAC defensive back Thomas Martinez had 5 interceptions and the scored the game winning touchdown in the thhird overtime, as Maya wins it's first AAC football championship.   Quarterback Jay Jay Tuafano stepped in and fired a 10 yard scoring toss on the games final play.  Martizez also had his hands on two more passes, but came up short, but Maya held off a relentless Verde Park team 6-0.

Fourth times the charm.  Maya had loss three other championship games.  Verde Park has played in 5, last winning in 2005.

As in last weeks semifinal, it was the secondaries that dictated the flow of the game, and it was a far fetched idea that the game would be won on a pass play.  Maya had 6 interceptions (Omar Acosta had won and nearly ran it back) and Verde Park had 6.  Both teams had decent running games, but defenses stiffened in the red zone, as both offenses were turned away at least twice on red zone scoring drives. 

At the end of the second half, all-AAC running back Roy Grigsby appeared to be wearing down Verde's defense.  He ran for well over 100 yards, gaining most in the second half.  Verde's equalizer was a tremendous pass rush that shut down Maya's passing games.

Maya 's Jaguar's, the regular season league champs take on Verde Park in the AAC's 6th championships game.  It's winner take all, a nice trophy and some neat medals... for the champion.  Whoever it may be.

Maya ran through the league with ease for the most part, to include a 14-6 win over Verde.  That was pretty much a different look for both teams.  Maya has used several different quaterbacks since.  Verde, has pretty much had a stable lineup and is vastly inproved since that October first meeting.

Maya has been in the championship before, last season and two years ago.  Verde went on a title run from 2004-2006, winning the Class B title in 2005.  They won 3 of 5 city championship appearances.

No former Class B Team has ever won a Class A championship.

Maya abd Verde both are loaded with Talent.  Verde uses two backs mainly with a young fullback.  All run well.  Verde also has the leagues best pair of recievers in Jordan Jackson & Gabrial Luhon.  Quarterback Guillermo Barrelas is the leagues top passer by far and leads in votes for player of the year.  Jackson & Luhon also give Verde a pretty tough secondary.  Maya is led by Roy Grigsby, easily the leagues leading rusher and another MVP canidate.  Skill players Omar Acosta, Joe Rodriquez and returning all AAC player Thomas Martinez are al staunch defenders and make up the leagues best secondary.  They effectively shut down the Verde air attack last month.

It will pretty much come down to the war in the trenches, just like last weeks semifinal. All-league nominees James Crosslin (Verde Park), Jose Romos (Verde Park), Chris Colburn (Maya) Rakim Gentry (Verde Park), Michael Edison (Maya) & Marcos Lopez (Verde Park) will all get a chance to prove who is all league on the line on Wednesday.

Word has it that scouts from the Copper League (Spring Adult Tackle Footbal) will be on hand to look for talent.

Arizona Cardinals starting guard Duece Lutui got his start as a amateur player before moving on to Scottsdale college, USC and the NFL.

See the article below for more on spring football.

Coaches, referee's please send the following via email to coachmo@coachmo.com before next Tuesday.......

LINEMEN

James Crosslin (Verde Park)Jose Romos (Verde Park), Chris Colburn (Maya) Joseph Johnson (Premier), "Smiley" Castellanos (Westland), James Melton  (Westland), Danny Allendar (Westland),  Xavier Hernandez (Westland), Estaban Flores  (Westland), Jay Jay Tuafano (Maya), Kevin Francis, Jesse Trujillo  (Westland)

PASS RUSHERS

Rakim Gentry (Verde Park), Michael Edison (Maya), Jay Jay Tuafano (Maya), Victor Oscuna (Premiere), Marcos Lopez (Verde Park)

DEFENSIVE BACKS

John Valez (Westland), Cameron Carter (Premiere), Roman Alvarado (Westland), Omar Acosta (Maya), Jordan Jackson (Verde Park), Gabral Luhon (Verde Park), Thomas Martinez (Maya), Joseph Rodriquez (Maya), Matt Shatzabel (Westland), Manny Dyer (Westland

RECEIVERS

John Valez (Westland), Jordan Jackson (Verde Park), Gabral Luhon (Verde Park), Albert Brownnell (Maya),  Joseph Rodriquez (Maya), Manny Dyer (Westland)

RUNNING BACKS

Roy Grixby (Maya),  Roman Alvarado (Westland), Ulisses Hernandez (Verde Park), Fernando Hernandez (Verde Park)

TIGHT END

Matt Schatzabel (Westland), Victor Oscuna (Premiere), Junior Getry (Verde Park)

QUARTERBACK

Matt Schatzabel (Westland), Roman Alvarado (Westland), Jay Jay Tuafano (Maya), Guillermo Barrelas (Verde Park)

ATHLETE

COACH OF THE YEAR:  

Coach K (Maya), Diana Martin (Westland), Rodney Crossin (Verde Park)

At "The Ditch" 

VERDE PARK 7, WESTLAND 0

It was a hard fought win.  But it was a win.  In an old school "3 yards and a cloud of dust" run dominated semifinal, Verde Park scored on a reciever screen to advance to the championship game next week.

 With two of the league best secondaries and the leagues top two defensive backs on patrol, neither team had much success tring to throw the ball.  Verde did, however, have an advantage in the passing game, but penalties nullified any significant gains.

In the end, both teams stood their groud and the defensive line on both squads determined the outcome.  A 50 yard sideline screen was the difference.

TEAMS GEAR UP FOR CHAMPIONSHIP RUN

 

Wed 11/3/08 430pm

Verde Park (2-3) vs. Westland (2-2-1)

At "The Ditch"

With Premier out of the picture, it comes down to a showdown at the Ditch and the winner gets to face regular season champion and top seed Maya.  Westland has had it's way in two wins with a combined scored of 36-18, a shut out and an embarrasing spanking of Verde in their own back yard.  The scorpians are looking for their first championship appearance since the 2006 loss to Thunderbird.  They have a good line and talented skill players on offense and defense with several players back from last year.

 Verde has shown improvement from it's opening games and now are a legit contender, based on the fact that they have been to 4 championships, winning three.  They are also stacked with skill players includung the leagues top passer, running back and receiving tandem.  Add to that a good blocking scheme and  a scary pass rush.  Coach Crossin also has the leagues longest tenure as a head coach.

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WESTLAND 6, MAYA 6

Highlights 
Westland

-Roman Alavardo for westland made an interception at the 30 yd line(?)
-Manny Dyer for westland made a long run to make a first down 
tightend Matt Sholtzable ran the pass in the touhdown that tied the game
In the last few seconds of the game an interceptino caught by Maya offense thrown by westlands Manny Dyer

Excellent lineman plays by Defense Smiley, Xavier Hernandez, Jesse Truillo
Exceptional defenseive plays by Roman Alavardo
Xaiver & Jesse had excellent sacks throughout the game

VERDE PARK 14, PREMIER 6

Highlights, big plays....

Premier won the toss and elected to start off on offense. While neither team could move the ball on two possessions each, Verde Park methodically came at Premier with the quarterback using  hard counts and running straight at the confused defense of Premier wearing them down until the fourth possession and 4 1/2 minutes left to the half.  Verde Park began to strike with the quarterback handing off for runs up the middle of 3yds, 3yds and once the defense was softened Verde passed for 16yds and a lot of clock time keeping themselves alive and the ball moving. Once Premier adjusted to the passing game, Verde's QB kept the ball and found effective runs of 7yds, 5yds and 8yds with 2min left in double I formation Verde QB handed off to the running back twice straight at defense for  6yds each time then Verde's QB over the middle found a receiver for the first touchdown of the game, then they proceeded to convert for an extra point.  Premier's QB receiving the ball with 1:19 left decided to pull the ball down and scrambled in the flat for 4yds, on the next play Premier's QB hit #69 - Cameron Carter midfield for a break away touchdown, but they failed to complete the conversion. Verde Park(7) vs. Premier(6)

Renee

Verde Park beat Premier at home 18-6 two weeks ago.  Now they must go on the road to takeon the Titans.  Premier, playing without oneof it's best players, beat Maya last week on the road, so they come in with some momentum and a motivated defense.  Verde lost a rare home game after being up 18-6, they fell to Westland for the second time this season.  A must win game for both as the looser could end up as the last seed when the bottom seed when the playoffs start in November.

MAYA 19, WESTLAND 6

VERDE PARK 18, PREMIER 6

Verde Park used it's usual run, pass, play action offense, in their win over Premier high school.  The same offense that helped them win three Class B state championships and 4 city titles.  The same offense that capitalizes on their opponents mistakes.  The same offense that was 0-2 going into this game.

Markel Akino had an interception early in the first half in what looked like a probable mismatch.  The very next play Jordan Jackson picked off his league leading 5th pass for Verde.  Soon afterwards Gabrial Luhan caught a TD pass after a play action fake to put Verde ahead early.

A few plays later, Jiles Austin caught a 30 yard pass after a Verde Player tipped the pass to tie the score.  From that point, both teams threatened a lot, but the both failed to capitalize.  Austin had another 35 yard catch late in the half, but Verde stopped Premier in the red zone.  Verde took control and drove the length of the field and cashed in on another Luhan touchdown catch to go up 12-6.  Verde held on to win 19-6.

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MAYA 19, WESTALND 6

Shortstaffed Maya ran the ball, played keep away and held of Westland 19-6.  Running back Roy Grigsby, the league's top rusher, carried the load for Maya and had an interception for the Jaguars.

Maya hosts Premier next week.

Westland is at Verde Park next week.

 VERDE PARK 18, PREMIER 6

The game was much closer than the score.  Verde Park used 3 touchdown passes to overcome Premier. Both teams dropped a lot of passes, but Verde's quarterback had a great passing day.

Verde Park hosts Westland next week.

Premier is at Maya next week.

Video and in depth game coverage and video to come.....

WESTLAND AT MAYA

One of our longer rivalries rivalries has Westland (1-1) on the road against unbeaten Maya (2-0).  The teams boast the leagues biggest and most experienced lines.

Maya:  The Jaguars have the leagues best pass protection and return all-AAU quarterback Luis Guerrero and blue chip reciever/defensive back Thomas Martinez.  Add to that a solid running game and you have a team that simply keeps the ball.  An athletic & quick secondary adds balance to a solid defense.

Westland:  The Scorpian line corps gets a chance to show they are just as good, if not better, than Maya's.  Led by big thre year starter Esteban Flores, Westland has a ball control offense of their own.  Quarterback Roman Alvarado has connected in the clutch with tight end Matt Schtzabel and fleet WR/DB John Valez.  Westland's secondary may be the leagues quickest.

PREMIER AT VERDE PARK

This will be interesting as the Verde Park welcoming commitee get a visit from one of their own former stars, Premier quarterback Angel Carbajal.

Premier:  The Titan's lost a heart breaker in the opener against Maya.  Carbajal's relationship with his recievers is getting better.  It needs to, led by Jiles Austin (2007 offensive player of the year), Premier has a great group of fast skill players.  Protecting the quarterback has to be a priority.

Verde Park:  With midseason approaching, it's time for Verde can show that they are in the right league in the first half.  The patended Verde running game by committe has been at best, servicable. if they can get the passing game in gear watch out.  Solid on defense, Verde is always tough at home. 

MAYA 14, VERDE PARK 6

Maya won the toss and opted to receive. It took 2 1/2 minutes of Maya offense to score the first touchdown of the game. Maya using the very effective I-formation most of the game only using two sweeps #11 - Jay Jay of Maya was able to catch Verde's defense and connected w/#83. On the conversion Jay Jay hit #7 - Joe for an extra point. Verde Park received the ball and could not overcome the crushing defense of Maya. Maya's Offensive line was just as strong and protected the quarterback for a Jay Jay to Albert pass of 25 yds midfield which he quickly turned into another touchdown.  Once again #11 - Jay Jay found #7 - Joe for an extra point. Verde tried everything to get their first 1st down, but was no match for the oversized Maya defensive line.  They were caught in the backfield on two of the four possesions.  Making it hard to obtain a first down, the ball was once again turned over to Maya w/2 minutes left they tried to capitalize.  ButJay Jay was intercepted 25 yds down the field, breathing life and hope into Verde Park.  Verde finding the slant route a little effective moved the ball found 10 yds and 9 yds.  But it was not enough and the ball was Maya's once again w/ :06 left on the clock.  14(maya) - 0(verde)

Verde needing a quick strike at the beginning of the half tried running the ball straight at Maya gaining 24 yds and catching #44 - Thomas Verde outran Maya down the sideline for an air assaulting 40 yd touchdown. But was unable to convert the extra point. Maya, stunned was not able to have the same success as the first half as Verde began to see the plays unfolding in front of them and the ball was returned to Verde.  With new life and confidence, Verde Park tried another pass, while looking for an open receiver Verde's QB was steamrolled by Jay Jay of Maya for a loss of 6yds. On a sneak, catching the Maya defense and coaching staff off guard; Verde ran a center keeper ahead for 9 yds. But it ended there and the ball was returned to Maya who moved and controlled the clock for the next 7minutes before a turnover sent the ball back to Verde with :26 left before the end of the game.  Verde Parks quarterback doing what he had been all game scrambling to keep them alive found  receiver 16yds but it was just not enough.  14(maya) - 6(verde)

 

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PREMIER 8, WESTLAND 7

Jiles Austin picked off a Westland pass early in the first hald and returned it 30 yards deep into Scorpion territory, but on the very next play John Velez intercepted a pass intended for Jiles.  These two (maybe the top two athletes in the league early in the season) went at it all game long.

Westland's running game was stalled, but they found gaps in the Titans defense as quarterback Roman Alvarado hit tight end Matt Schatzabel on key pass plays late in the first half. 

In the second half, Westland continued to move the ball with short passes to Shatzabel and their slot backs.  Then just when Premier slowed the tight end pass, Alvarado connected with Velez on a 30 yard touchdown pass on a go route.  The extra point was good.

11 minutes into the second half, Premier's defense stiffened and stalled Westland's short passing game.  An interception by Cameron Carter put Premier in scoring position. After a short drive, Austin went 45yards on a run to make the score 7 to 6.  The two point conversion gave The Titans the lead with 7 minutes left.  The conversion, caught by Markel Anbino (from Angel Carbajal) proved to be the difference in the game as Westland was not able to capitalize on opportunities.

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MAYA 14, VERDE PARK 6

PREMIER 8, WESTLAND 7

Highlights & pictures later this evening & first thing in the morning

Wed 10/1/08 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Westland vs. Premier

at St. Paul Lutheran Church "THE DITCH"

 Defending champ Premier was slowed by Maya's powerful rush in an opening day losss, at home.  And here comes Westland, another teams with a big, fast line. The Scorpions also return a ton of talent.  Don't get it twisted, Premier is probably the leagues fastest team and is very athletic.  Quarterback Angel Carbajal won city & state titles with Class B Verde Park in junior high, now he has to learn to connect with last year's offensive player of the year Jiles Austin.

 

Wed 10/1/08 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Maya vs. Verde Park

at La Parada Park

(La Parada Park is located at 39th ave and Glendale Avenue, we meet as the park's west end turf field)

Maya's big, fast line was more than a match for Premier.  Now they take on Class A newcomer Verde Park.  Verde proved they could run as they established a decent run game against Westland.  The former Class B power will have to get the passing game going against a veteran Maya team.  No easy task on the road.  Maya is rough and ready.  Led by a a returning 3 year started at quarterback in Luis Guerrerro and an all-league reciever/defensive back Thomas Martinez.

WESTLAND 16, VERDE PARK 0

Westland opened their season with Class A new comer Verde Park, a former Class B power.  The smaller Verde Park team was able to get their running game going early, but in this league you need balance, and their line was outmanned.  Westland has at least 8 returning starters and their experience showed.    Westland was able to better mix run, pass and play action and their defenders stayed home for the most part.  John Velez intercepted a pass and on the next play caught a 25 yard TD pass from Matt Schatzabel. 

 Highlights: 

Westland:  Jessie Jurillo had a sack.  John Velez had an iterception.

Verde Park:  Jordan Jackson had an interception.

MAYA 8, PREMIER 0

Maya didn't like starting the season on the road, but the defending champs always host the runners up in the season opener.  In the kickoff classic's late game, Maya beat defending champion Premier at Premier's home field.  Both teams return key players but Maya's offensive & defensive lines controlled the game with power and finesse.  The game was pretty much a stalemate until Maya was able to cash in on a rushing touchdown late in the first half.  Another key in Maya's win was thier ability to run at will and run out the clock they did.  Double teaming deep threat Jiles Austin and keeping a steady rush on new Premier QB Angel Carbajal was another key factor.  The two did, however, connect on a 35 yard pass play early in the game, but the drive stalled. 

Highlights: 

Maya: Grigsby scored on a 5 yard run.  Maya's offensive live provided great pass protection.  The defensive line was relentless in pursuing Premier's quarterback.

Premier: Angel Carbajal had an intereption.

Class A football starts in mid-September. So far the defending champion Premier Titans have committed to play there home games at the "ditch" on 65th avenue & Indian School. Westland high school will also play home games there. 2007 runners up Maya high school will play their home games at the city park located at 31st ave & Glendale.   Verde Park home games are held on 12th street & Van Buren.

Member Schools:  Premier, Maya, Westland, Verde Park

Premier & Westland high schools will host Maya & newcomer Verde Park at the ditch on 24 September.  The opening game put Westland against former Class B power Verde Park with a 430 kickoff.  Verde has won 3 Class B titles and 4 city championships.  Westland returns many of last years starters.

Following the Verde/Westland matchup, last season's top two teams, Premier & Maya, face off.  Like Westland, Maya as a fair amount of returning players.  Premier has been in the title hunt the last two seasons.

Tenative schedule link

http://www.eteamz.com/aaufootball/schedules/index.cfm?season=532732&division=4875092

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Saturday, March 8
GIRLS ALL AAC TEAM

Girls All AAC 

First Team 

Brenalee Sakiestewa (Maya), Jessica Arias (Premier), Bianca Ramirez (Maya), Brittany Lewis (Maya) , Lindsey Reynolds (Westland)

Second Team 

Alison Hardy (Westland), Pricilla  Hansen (Westland), Samantha Chavez (Westland)

Coach Of The Year: Jon Kronstead (Maya high school)

 

Saturday, March 8
BOYS ALL AAC

First Team 

Ryan Nieto-Whitake (Premier), Ricardo Olguin (Jefferson), Tony Delarosa (Maya), Vernon McNeal (Jefferson), Thomas Martinez (Maya), Josh Taylor (Heritage)

Second Team

Julian Westmoreland (Westland), Tim Bellamy  (Jefferson),  Matt Schatzabel (Westland), Shannon Rogers (Westland), Stetson White (Premier), Miquel Morajara (Jefferson), Tevin Kyles (Jefferson)

Coach Of The Year: Andre Nillo (Premier high school)

 

Saturday, March 8
BASKETBALL OPEN GYM

BASKETBALL SHOWCASE LEAGUE SET TO BEGIN OPEN GYM AND SCRIMMAGES AT ART HAMILTON 

Coach Mo SportsGroup is a proud supporter of a basketball showcase league in central Phoenix, at Art Hamilton & Kuban Elementary Schools, open gym gives area players chance to enhance their basketball skills. Players also are afforded the opportunity to play on one of our travel teams.

Especially designed for players of the AAC, our primary goals are to improve the skills of the player on and off court. Our programs, clinics, and tryouts, are open to all players, regardless of skill level. We are driven to provide athletes, parents and coaches a spiritual outlet through sports and to develop within each athlete, strong values and attitudes.

For more on the league, practices and other information, call 480-217-0175 or email us at coachmo@live.com

Join us!!!

 

Wednesday, January 23
Maya Girls Win Title

Bianca Ramirez scored  11 of Maya's 16 points as the Lady Jaguars win their first league championship.  Brenalee Sakiestewa and Shariel Davis combined for 15 rebounds, Monique Huerta added 4.  Maya's Adriana Deletorre had 4 steals.  Juliana Young had a game high 10 rebounds and 5 points for Premier.  Young and Deanna Brown had 4 steals each.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday, January 30
Premier Wins Boys AAC Title

Premier 34, Thomas Jefferson 24

Jefferson jumped out early pressing Premier into costly errors.  The Titans recovered and outscored Jeferson 19-2 after being behind 5-1 and were up 20-9 at the 3 minute mark.  Premier led 22-12 at the half.  Premier refused to let the gap narow in the second half keeping a constant 10 point lead (28-18 with 3:44 remaining) as Jefferson continued to execute poorly, especially shooting and getting into their transition game.  They did however compete to the end of the game.

Tuesday, January 29
Jefferson & Premier For the League Title

Rematch: Jefferson looks to complete a dream season vs rival Premier

Until this year, Jefferson had never beaten Premier.  In fact, it was Premier that escorted Jefferson out of the playoffs last season enroute to the I-10 title.  This year was a little different.  Jefferson completed a two year climb from self imposed probation enroute to becoming a top seed in this year's title game.  Led by Super Bowl ring bearer Derek Kennard ('96 Cowboys), Jefferson had played with a passion, especially on defense.

Premier has won more games than any team in league history.  Returning with the leagues most experienced team and fresh from a championship run last year, is one of the league's top basketball programs.  Coached by Andre Nillo, Premier could be the AAC's first school to title sweep as they have have already won the football championship.  Premier seems to have all the advantages with size, speed and saavy, and led by player of the year canidate Ryan Nieto-Whitaker (2007's football player of the year) and fellow football all-stars Stetson White and Giles Austin.

Friday, January 25
Jefferson Gets Back At Heritage

HERITAGE 34, JEFFERSON 29

In a replay of last week's game in which Heritage stopped Jefferson's drive for the regular season title, the two meet again in the second round of the AAC championship tournament.   Jefferson was down early, but a Tim Bellamy 3 pointer made it 6-5 at the 8 minute mark.  Bellamy followed that up with a layup drive and free throw that gave the Patriots the lead 8-6.  Heritage countered and the score was tied at 8 at the 6 minute mark.  Jefferson led by 17-12 at the half as Bellamy hit a 3 pointer as the buzzer sounded. 

In the second half, Heritage came out flat while Jefferson applied a full court press as the Patriots took a 25-14 lead.  Heritage came alive late in the game closing the gap to 31-26 with 3 minutes left.   In the end it was too many turnovers and blown opportunities for Heritage, who at one time was down by only three.

 

Friday, January 25
Premier And Maya In A Thriller

Premier  45, Maya 42 

Premier's taller athletic athletes took on Maya's quick, physical Jaguars in the first playoff game of the evening.  In a battle of two vastly improved teams, the score was tied at 9 at the 5 minute mark in what was up to that time a defensive stalemate.  At the 1:20 Mark, Maya surged ahead scoring 9 unanswered points and led 18-9 at the half.

In the second Half, Premier came stormung back outscoring Maya 15-2 and led by 4 at the 12:24 mark.  Ryan Nieto-Whitaker led the surge and took control as Maya fought back, with a 3 point play followed by a layup as Premier led 29-22 with 9:42 left.   Antoinio Delarosa's 3 pointer at the 7 minute mark closed the gap tp within 4, but Nieto-Whitaker followed with another clutch layup. Premier was up 34-25 with 4:33 to go.  A younger, stubborn Maya closed to within 4 three times and with 15 seconds left were down 41-39.  Premier broke away for an easy layup, but a foul put Antonio Delarosa on the line with three shots.  Keeping the game interesting, he converted all three and the game was a tight one for the duration.

 

Wednesday, January 23
Maya advances with win over Westland, JWJ to meet Jefferson
Maya beats Westland in the opening round 36-22.

Tuesday, January 22
Girls Final Wednesday, Boys Playoff Opening Rounds

GIRLS CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

	6:00 PM   Girls AAC Championship: Maya vs Premier
	BOYS FIRST ROUND PLAYOFFS  6:35 PM   Boys 1st Round Playoff Game: Maya vs Westland
	7:15 PM   Boys 1st Round Playoff Game: Heritage vs Mission

Friday, January 18
Heritage upends Jefferson, Premier Cruises By Westland

HERITAGE 37, THOMAS JEFFERSON 28

Down by 26-20 at the 4:40 mark and most of the game Heritage 14 unanswered points and beat Jefferson to tie for a share of the regular season title.   Jefferson led most of the game, but a  back to back three pointers by Tariq McDonald and Tim Johnson aided by multiple Patriot turnovers fueled the vicious scoring run.  Jacob Aviola added two more from byond the arc to put the game put of reach.  Joshua Taylor led Heritage with 11 points,  McDonald aded 10, Wilmoth 7 and Johnson 6.  Vernon McNeal scored 9 points and added a game high 11 rebounds to lead Jefferson.  

PREMIER 33, WESTLAND 7 

Premier led 9-4 at the half, then went on a 14-2 scoring run to start the second half in a win over Westland.  With the victory, Premier clinched a a share of the league title and a first round bye as second seed. Premier's balanced scoring was led by Ryan Nieto-Whitaker's 8 points, Stetson White 6, Nathaniel Dorsey 6 and Juan Sanchez 5.