Arizona high school girls basketball: Top stars, best performances for week of February 8

Below is a list of top girls basketball performances for the week of Feb. 8-14. If you know of a player we should add to this list or include in a future week, email brittanyabowyer@gmail.com.
STATEWIDE GIRLS BASKETBALL SCOREBOARD
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Top Arizona girls basketball stars, Feb. 8-14
Adriana Bachman, Poston Butte
Against Vista Grande on Tuesday, the sophomore had a double-double with 19 points, 12 steals, nine rebounds, three assists and eight deflections to help lift the Broncos to a 60-28 victory.
Amanda Barcello, Seton Catholic
The senior had 20 points along with eight rebounds, three steals and two assists in Friday’s 59-41 victory over Millennium.
Meisha Caserio, Gilbert
The freshman was named player of the game Friday against Ironwood after recording 27 points, five steals, three rebounds and two assists in a 55-27 victory.
For the first time this season, our entire program completed the #SWEEP! 2-0 on the night! Congrats to freshman Meisha Caserio on the nomination! #WhateverItTakes 🏀🐯 pic.twitter.com/sitPAcGejk
— Gilbert Girls’ Basketball (@GilbertGirlsBB) February 13, 2021
Victoria Cazares, Pueblo
The sophomore had 21 points, five rebounds, three assists and two steals in Wednesday’s 60-35 victory over Vista Grande.
Jocelyn Chavez, Dysart
In one of her best performances of the season, the freshman had 21 points, six rebounds, six steals, three assists and a block to help lift the Demons to a 50-40 victory over Yuma.
Chavez with a LONG 3 to make it 30-19 in the 3rd pic.twitter.com/eMuxpAqKdk
— Brittany Bowyer (@LittWithBritt) February 13, 2021
Tatyanna Clayburne, Williams Field
In her season debut for the Black Hawks, the senior notched her 1,000th career point in a 65-24 rout of Higley on Tuesday. She posted 20 points, seven rebounds, seven steals and two assists.
Emily Davis, Snowflake
In Tuesday’s game against Winslow, the junior had 23 points and 17 rebounds to secure a double-double in a 58-41 win.
Ahidali Deheubles, Tucson
Deheubles, a senior, posted 23 points, 14 rebounds and three assists in Friday’s 51-44 loss to Red Mountain.
Rachel Early, Dobson
The senior scored her 1,000th career point in Friday’s 84-5 victory over Kofa on a breakaway layup. She also helped lift her team to a 63-20 victory over Campo Verde on Wednesday, racking up 21 points, three rebounds and three assists.
Congratulations @raedog1203 on 1000 career points! Way to get it in style! Hard work and many great coaches and teammates helped her get here. So proud! pic.twitter.com/KpT5d1WBL7
— Rob Early (@AZRobEarly) February 12, 2021
Alaya Fitzgerald, Mesquite
In another explosive game, the senior dropped 31 of Mesquite’s 55 points in the Wildcats’ 55-51 win over Perry on Monday. Shooting 92 percent, she also had seven assists, six rebounds, six steals and three blocks.
Trinity Flores, Williams Field
Another transfer to Williams Field’s program, the junior showed how she can provide an immediate boost on the court when she had 22 points and six steals in Tuesday’s 65-24 rout of Higley.
Ryan Gilvin, Walden Grove
In Friday’s 83-32 loss to Pueblo, the senior posted 20 points, 14 rebounds, three assists and three steals.
Rachel Grapevine, Coronado
The senior posted a double-double with 22 points, 10 rebounds and eight steals in a 47-42 loss to Cortez on Tuesday.
Kamariah Hawkins, Yuma
Hawkins had a season-best performance Tuesday in Yuma’s 58-25 victory over San Luis. The sophomore had a triple-double with 27 points, 18 rebounds and 10 steals. She added two assists and three blocks.
Kamariah Hawkins with the rebound, the bucket and draws the foul. She hits the free throw, it’s 40-28 in the 3rd pic.twitter.com/HwheEQuH7B
— Brittany Bowyer (@LittWithBritt) February 13, 2021
Alyssa Heath, Mohave
In Thursday’s 39-29 victory over St. Mary’s, the junior had 19 points and eight rebounds.
A’nya Hunter, Buckeye
It was another outstanding week for the senior, who had three consecutive games with a double-double. On Tuesday, she had 30 points and 34 rebounds … you read that right, 34 rebounds … in a 64-59 loss to Youngker. On Thursday, she tallied 12 points and 11 rebounds in a 47-35 victory over Desert Edge before posting 21 points and 12 rebounds in a 50-44 loss to ALA-Queen Creek on Friday.
Ashiian Hunter, Mesa
The sophomore had 20 points, five rebounds, five steals and two assists in Tuesday’s 56-27 win over Mesa Mountain View
Hallie Karren, Paradise Honors
The senior tallied 22 points, six rebounds, four assists and three steals in a 66-53 victory over Sunnyslope on Friday.
Clarissa Lopez, Youngker
The senior had another outstanding game with 28 points, eight steals, seven rebounds and three assists in a 64-59 victory over Buckeye on Tuesday.
Jaya Nelson, Salpointe Catholic
In Tuesday’s 66-20 rout of Cienega, the senior had 24 points, seven rebounds and three steals to help the Lancers get the win.
Vitoria Perez, Sunnyside
On Wednesday, the senior had 22 points, six rebounds, an assist and a steal in a 69-58 victory over Tucson.
Madison Pond, Estrella Foothills
In the best game of her high school career to date, the freshman posted a double-double with 17 points and 14 rebounds, along with an assist and a steal, in a 57-49 victory over Dysart on Tuesday.
Madison Reibel, Canyon View
In Thursday’s 60-59 victory over Centennial, the freshman had a phenomenal game with 25 points, six steals and five rebounds.
Freshman Madison Reibel hits the shot for Canyon View to give Canyon View a 42-7 lead with 3:17 left in the 3rd pic.twitter.com/34gqhl2PV6
— Brittany Bowyer (@LittWithBritt) February 10, 2021
Reyna Reyes, Apollo
Making her first appearance on the list, Reyes, a senior, had a double-double with 21 points and 12 rebounds, along with five steals, two assists and a block, in a 56-29 win over Gila Ridge on Tuesday.
Aniyah Riddell, Mountain Pointe
The freshman had the most explosive game of her high school career thus far Tuesday against Corona del Sol, setting her up to have a huge week. After putting up a double-double in the 62-31 victory with 28 points, 13 rebounds, two steals and a block, she then posted 16 points and 12 rebounds Thursday in a 48-43 overtime loss to Cibola. She had 20 points and 13 rebounds in a 53-38 loss to Mesa on Friday.
The Pride put points on the board first with this bucket from 6’0 freshman forward Aniyah Riddell pic.twitter.com/O53bF5IkGP
— Brittany Bowyer (@LittWithBritt) February 11, 2021
Sierra Rides, North Canyon
The senior posted 21 points, four rebounds and four assists in a 60-57 loss to Independence on Tuesday.
Aliyah Robbins, Casa Grande
Making her first appearance on the list, the junior posted a double-double with 19 points and 12 rebounds in a 56-32 victory over Canyon del Oro on Monday. She also had a steal and two blocks.
Graciela Roybal, Hamilton
The senior had another explosive week for the Huskies. In Tuesday’s 66-47 win over Xavier Prep, Roybal had a game-high 24 points and two steals before posting 21 points, four rebounds, an assist and a steal in a 59-44 win over Mesa on Thursday.
Fanta Sackor, Paradise Valley
The sophomore scored more than half of Paradise Valley’s points in the Trojans’ 36-20 win over Shadow Mountain on Friday, posting 19 points, seven steals and six rebounds.
Fanta Sackor with the steal and the bucket to cut Shadow Mountain’s lead to 1 going into the half. It’s 14-13 SM over Paradise Valley at the half pic.twitter.com/WjOTq4DnUf
— Brittany Bowyer (@LittWithBritt) February 13, 2021
Jayla Scott, Vista Grande
In Wednesday’s 60-35 loss to Pueblo, the junior had a double-double with 19 points and 12 rebounds, along with two blocked shots.
Haylee Weathersby, Apollo
Back on the list once again is Weathersby, this time for her performance in a game against Cactus Shadows on Wednesday. The senior had 21 points, nine assists and four steals in a 48-46 loss.
Nakyah Williams, Paradise Honors
The freshman had an outstanding performance Wednesday, notching a double-double with 19 points, 10 steals, nine rebounds and seven assists in a 70-49 victory over Peoria.
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If you know of a player we should add to the list now or in a future week, email brittanyabowyer@gmail.com.
