Vote: Who should be SBLive's WaFd Bank Arizona Girls Basketball Athlete of the Week (2/26/2024)?
Here are the candidates for the WaFd Bank Arizona Girls Basketball Athlete of the Week as nominated by coaches, fans and readers.
Read through the nominees and cast your vote. Voting will conclude Sunday at 11:59 p.m. and the winner will be announced Monday.
If you would like to make a nomination in a future week, email danbrood91@gmail.com.
Editor’s Note: Our Athlete of the Week feature and corresponding poll is intended to be fun, and we do not set limits on how many times a fan can vote during the competition. However, we do not allow votes that are generated by script, macro or other automated means. Athletes who receive votes generated by script, macro or other automated means will be disqualified.
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Eva Amenhauser, Estrella Foothills
The junior post recorded a double-double for the Wolves with 14 points and 18 rebounds while also having six assists, four blocks and two steals in a 57-43 playoff victory at Sahuaro.
Bella Burcar, Perry
The sophomore guard scored 20 points, sinking four 3-pointers in the process, in helping the Pumas run to an 82-41 win over Sunnyside in an Open Division quarterfinal game played at Desert View High School.
Sofia Cambridge, Page
The senior forward scored a game-high 20 points to lead the way for the Sand Devils in a 61-25 win against ALA-West Foothills in a Class 3A quarterfinal game played at the Findlay Toyota Center.
America Cazares, Pueblo
The sophomore guard scored a team-high 18 points while also having six rebounds, four steals, an assist and a block for the Warriors in an 81-43 playoff loss at Estrella Foothills.
Jocelyn Chavez, Valley Vista
The senior guard scored a team-high 27 points, going 10 for 10 from the foul line, while also having three rebounds, two assists and three steals for the Monsoon in a 73-62 loss against Pinnacle.
Kayanna Chief, Catalina Foothills
The freshman guard, who has been a key player for the Falcons throughout the season, had 15 points, nine rebounds, three assists, four steals and a pair of blocks in a 57-23 win over Cholla.
Cassie Coolidge, Sahuaro
The senior guard had a team-high 14 points, six rebounds, three steals, an assist and a block for the Cougars in their 52-42 win over Paradise Honors in a game played at Sahuaro High School.
Savanna Creal, Hamilton
The 6-foot senior scored 17 points, tying her for game-high honors, as she helped the Huskies score a 55-43 win over Gilbert in an Open Division quarterfinal playoff game played at Hamilton High School. She averaged 14.0 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.0 steals in a pair of playoff victories.
Demetria Dosela, Miami
The junior had a game-high 22 points, eight rebounds, six assists, three steals and a block for the Vandals in a 56-30 playoff win against Pima.
Savanna Dotray, Sunrise Mountain
The junior guard poured in 32 points and also had 10 rebounds for the Mustangs in a 64-39 playoff victory against Higley. She then scored 18 points in a 56-55 win over Kellis.
Jaila Flowers, Canyon View
The sophomore turned in a double-double with a game-high 19 points and 11 rebounds while also having three assists and three steals for the Jaguars in a 63-28 playoff victory over Ironwood Ridge. She also had 18 points and eight rebounds in a 49-28 win against Campo Verde.
Madilyn Gewirtz, Highland
The senior tallied 20 points on 7 of 10 shooting while also having eight rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks for the Hawks in a 52-49 playoff win at Mesa.
Navae Guidry, Mesquite
The junior forward tallied a game-high 27 points on 12 of 15 shooting while also having nine rebounds, five assists and four steals in leading the Wildcats to a 70-37 home playoff win against Sahuarita. She then had 25 points, shooting at a 58-percent clip from inside the paint, while also having 14 rebounds, two assists and three steals in a 54-45 victory over Saguaro.
Taliyah Henderson, Salpointe Catholic
The junior guard/forward had a near triple-double for the Lancers with a game-high 16 points, eight rebounds and nine steals in a 72-14 home playoff victory against Peoria. She also had 16 points, eight rebounds and three steals in a 60-42 win over Eastmark.
Sage Henry, Perry
The sophomore guard tallied 20 points, tying her for game-high honors, in helping the Pumas post an 82-41 win over Sunnyside in an Open Division quarterfinal tilt played at Desert View High School.
Callie Hinder, Hamilton
The 6-foot-6 sophomore stepped up for the Huskies, averaging 10.0 points, 8.5 rebounds and 5.5 blocks a game in a pair of playoff victories.
Daiana Hollman, Rio Rico
The senior wing had 22 points and eight rebounds for the Hawks in their 76-67 setback against Saguaro in a playoff game played at Rio Rico High School.
Aila Kabara, Phoenix Country Day
The junior had a near triple-double for the Eagles with 19 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists in a 60-30 win over Miami in the Class 2A state championship tilt, played at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
Teagan McIlroy, Sunnyslope
The junior guard had 20 points, seven rebounds, eight assists and four steals for the Vikings in a 68-65 overtime victory against Notre Dame Prep.
Jaden Maza, Sunrise Mountain
The junior guard scored 19 points and sank the game-tying free throws in helping the Mustangs score a 56-55 win at Raymond S. Kellis in a playoff contest.
Dominique Nesland, Xavier College Prep
The senior guard had a strong all-around performance for the Gators with 12 points, eight rebounds, five assists and three steals in a 60-39 postseason victory against Sunnyslope.
Olivia Owens, Phoenix Country Day
The junior stepped up with a game-high 28 points, nine rebounds and four assists in leading the Eagles to a 60-30 win over Miami in the Class 2A state championship game, played at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
Ava Pautz, Notre Dame Prep
The senior guard recorded a team-high 22 points, including 15 in the first half, to pace the Saints in a 73-44 home playoff victory against Chaparral.
Tamia Pietila, Miami
The freshman guard stepped up with 21 points, eight assists, seven rebounds and a steal for the Vandals in their 56-30 postseason win over Pima.
Emilee Resendez, Paradise Valley
The senior center/forward had a double-double for the Trojans with 13 points and 17 rebounds to go with an assist and two blocks in a 54-52 home loss to Chaparral.
Emilee Searle, Highland
The sophomore had 19 points, four blocks, two rebounds, two assists and a steal in helping the Hawks post a 52-49 playoff victory at Mesa.
Mia Singstock, Pinnacle
The senior guard/wing stepped up with a game-high 32 points, six rebounds, three assists and four blocks in helping the Pioneers post a 73-62 win against Valley Vista in an Open Division quarterfinal game played at Pinnacle High School.
Joria Vasquez, Chinle
The senior forward scored 17 points, tying her for game-high honors, and she sank four clutch free throws down the stretch to help the Wildcats get a 62-55 overtime victory against Snowflake.
Angelina Whelan, Rio Rico
The junior recorded a double-double for the Hawks with a team-high 24 points and 10 rebounds while also having a pair of assists and a block in a 76-67 home loss to Saguaro in a playoff tilt.
Addison Wiemann, Sunrise Mountain
The sophomore center/forward shined with 19 points, 18 rebounds and three blocks for the Mustangs in a 64-39 home playoff victory against Higley.
Raquel Wilson, Show Low
The junior guard tallied a team-high 17 points, including 12 in the first half, in helping the Cougars post a 66-40 win over Fountain Hills in a Class 3A quarterfinal game played at the Findlay Toyota Center.
