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Arizona girls teams show growth at Section 7 basketball tournament

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 1:08 AM

Last updated Jun 22, 2026

Arizona girls teams show growth at Section 7 basketball tournament
Summary

The Section 7 girls high school basketball tournament concluded on June 20 in Mesa, Arizona, featuring 129 teams from nine states. Arizona teams experienced varied outcomes, with Casteel and Canyon View winning their respective brackets. Goodyear Millennium faced stiff competition, losing to top California teams. Despite setbacks, coaches emphasized player development and team cohesion as key goals heading into the upcoming season. Several teams used the tournament to build experience against elite national competition.

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  • •Casteel and Canyon View won their brackets at Section 7.
  • •Millennium lost to Windward and Mater Dei from California.
  • •Phoenix Xavier College Prep finished with a 1-3 record in its bracket.
  • •Coaches emphasized the importance of player development and resilience.
  • •The tournament attracted college coaches scouting talent.
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  • 1:08 AMYahoo Sports — Arizona girls teams leave Section 7 with mixed results, bigger goals
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Arizona teams faced elite national competition at Section 7, with coaches citing growth, resilience and valuable experience heading into the season.

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