2023 Preseason MaxPreps Top 25: No. 18 Basha

By Zack Poff Jun 26, 2023, 8:55am

Demond Williams, Miles Lockhart headline talent returning for defending Open Division state champs.

No. 18 Basha (Chandler, Ariz.)

Head coach: Chris McDonald | Record: 38-17, sixth season
2022 record: 12-1 | National ranking: No. 18
Last five years: 38-17 | State championships: 1 (2022)

Players to watch

Height: 6-1 | Weight: 180
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2024)

Height: 6-0 | Weight: 225
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2024)

Height: 5-10 | Weight: 185
Status: Uncommitted | Class: Senior (2024)



Height: 6-2 | Weight: 195
Status: Committed to BYU | Class: Senior (2024)

Height: 5-11 | Weight: 180
Status: Committed to Mississippi | Class: Senior (2024)

Key dates

Sept. 1 — vs. Highland (Gilbert)
Sept. 8 — at Saguaro (Scottsdale)
Oct. 6 — at Hamilton (Chandler)
Oct. 20 — vs. Chandler
Oct. 27 — vs. Casteel (Queen Creek)
Quarterback Demond Williams leads No. 18 Basha into the 2023 season after throwing for 2,339 yards and 23 touchdowns as the Bears captured the Open Division crown. (Photo: Steven Davis)
Quarterback Demond Williams leads No. 18 Basha into the 2023 season after throwing for 2,339 yards and 23 touchdowns as the Bears captured the Open Division crown. (Photo: Steven Davis)