Here are our picks for a team of 15 players who left their mark on local high school basketball from 2000-2025. Plus, a legendary coach to lead them.
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Contact Elvia Verdugo, the Star's community sports editor, at everdugo@tucson.com. A journalism and history graduate from the University of Arizona, she shares stories highlighting what makes Tucson and its community special.
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Sahuaro senior Cisco Llamas recently set the school's career scoring record with over 1,700 points. He could break Sahuaro's record for career assists and steals, too.
PBR is back at the Tucson Convention Center this weekend, where multiple Arizona riders are looking to bring home a win.
Tanque Verde High School junior Amelia Kidd may come from a small school, but her on-field talents are anything but small. The 16-year-old is also on FC Tucson's women's team.
The Winterhaven Festival of Lights returns to Tucson this weekend for its 76th year. The festival runs from 6-10 p.m. everyday from Saturday, Dec. 13 - Dec. 27.
Southern Arizona high schools brought their A-game to the state championships over the last few weeks — with many returning home as champions.
Desert View football's Jaylee Abraham, who helped lead the Jaguars to an 11-0 record, was named the “Bijan Robinson Arizona Bowl High School Player of the Year.”
Salpointe Catholic wrestler Lauren Cione has only been wrestling for a year, but in that time, she's made it to the state tournament and continued taking down her competitors.