Several local basketball players lit it up this past season, and that’s why they are on the KYCA All-Area Team. For the guys, Prescott made it to the Final Four of state thanks in large part to Uriah Tenette, Zane Gaul, Cooper Magnett, and Josiah Peoples. Bradshaw Mountain got excellent performances from Preston and Cam Ranniker and Jayden Blasczyk. Chino Valley was led by Ben Sibole, Landon Smith, and Jackson Hawks. Embry-Riddle’s top performers were Noah Gifft, Peter Dress, and Jacey Canalin. Yavapai College had great production from Jason Parent and Nadir Myers.
For the ladies, Prescott made it to the Elite Eight with big help from Addie Prisciandaro, Bella Abt, Cate Jones, and Kylee Murdock. Bradshaw Mountain’s Kalli Smith, Emma Johnson, Kenna Martinez, and Presley Connolly all had very good seasons. Chino Valley’s top-notch players were Bella Roskopf and Jamie Felton. Mayer had terrific seasons from Taylor McCann, Isabella Morales, and Aspyn Colquitt. Going above and beyond for Embry-Riddle were Zakiirah King, Ella Schott, and Mehgan Strickler. Yavapai College got solid seasons from Ellie Bennett and Courtenay Lee.