No. 7 Corona del Sol will play for its fourth consecutive state title in Arizona this week.
Photo by Jim Willittes
Head coach Melvin Randall won his sixth state championship Saturday, leading the Tigers past Osceola (Kissimmee) 72-60. FHSAA champs have a history at Dick's Nationals and Blanche Ely is the most deserving choice to extend that tradition this season.
7. (9) Corona del Sol (Tempe, Ariz.), 31-1Seeking their fourth state title in a row, the Aztecs will meet Desert Vista (Phoenix) on Monday night in Arizona's Division I championship game.
8. (10) Jonesboro (Ga.), 31-1Sophomore star
James Walker Jr. fueled a 71-43 Class AAAA semifinal win over Liberty County (Hinesville) with 30 points. The Cardinals look to repeat as state champions Friday against Carrollton.
9. (11) Huntington St. Joseph Prep (W.Va.), 30-2The Fighting Irish put 134 points on the board in a win over Teays Valley Christian (Scott Depot, W.Va.) last week. HSJP is scheduled to close out the regular season Monday against Southwest Christian Academy (Little Rock, Ark.).
10. (NR) Greensboro Day (N.C.), 33-2The Bengals grounded high-flying No. 14 Wesleyan Christian Academy in a 44-34 win Saturday, capturing the NCISAA Class 3A state title. The victory should secure a spot in the field at Dick's Nationals.
