Photos: Pima runs to 32-0 with an 80-73 win over Chandler-Gilbert, Region I, Division II finals
The Aztecs stay undefeated and take the RI, DII final against Chandler-Gilbert 80-73 and a top seed in the NJCAA playoffs, March 7, 2024, Tucson, Ariz.
Pima forward Wes Ball (10) mulls his options while looking for the perfect cord to keep as the Aztecs cut down the net following their 80-73 win over Chandler-Gilbert in the Region I, Division II playoff final, Tucson, Ariz., March 7, 2025. The Aztecs ran their record to 32-0 with the win and booked their spot in the NJCAA playoffs.
Pima center Gabe Oldham (32) scrambles for possession between Chandler-Gilbert guard Lachi McKain (12), top, and Chandler-Gilbert forward Carter Korab (32) in the first half of the Region I, Division II playoff final, Tucson, Ariz., March 7, 2025.
Pima forward Mason Hunt (22) wins the race to a loose ball over Chandler-Gilbert guard Teagan Mullowney (0) in the first half of the Region I, Division II playoff final, Tucson, Ariz., March 7, 2025.
Pima guard Max Majerle (2) draws the intentional foul from Chandler-Gilbert guard Jayven Price (5) on a fast break in the second half of the Region I, Division II playoff final, Tucson, Ariz., March 7, 2025.
Pima coach Brian Peabody brandishes the remains of the net as the Aztecs went to 32-0 with their 80-73 win over Chandler-Gilbert in the Region I, Division II playoff final in Tucson on Friday, March 7, 2025.
Pima forward Mason Hunt (22) reverse scoops his way to the basket past Chandler-Gilbert forward Ollie Hinder (40) in the first half of the Region I, Division II playoff final, Tucson, Ariz., March 7, 2025.
Pima center Gabe Oldham (32) rises above the crowd to snare an inlet pass during the first half against Chandler-Gilbert in Tucson on March 7, 2025.
Pima guard Kota Benson (4) whips a pass into the paint during the first half of the Aztec’s Region I, Division II playoff final against Chandler-Gilbert, Tucson, Ariz., March 7, 2025.
Pima center Gabe Oldham (32) picks up a foul as he gets hipped by Chandler-Gilbert guard Teagan Mullowney (0) pulling in a pass in the first half of the Region I, Division II playoff final in Tucson on March 7, 2025.
Pima guard Cohenj Gonzales (1) fights his way to the top of the key past Chandler-Gilbert guard Teagan Mullowney (0) in the first half of the Region I, Division II playoff final, Tucson, Ariz., March 7, 2025.
Pima center Gabe Oldham (32) throws down an uncontested dunk on Chandler-Gilbert in the first half of the Region I, Division II playoff final, Tucson, Ariz., March 7, 2025.
Pima forward Isaac Johnson (11) takes an elbow to the head from Chandler-Gilbert forward Will Coates (24) in the second half of the Region I, Division II playoff final, Tucson, Ariz., March 7, 2025.
Pima forward Wes Ball (10), top, and Chandler-Gilbert guard Lachi McKain (12) tangle for the ball heading into the corner in the second half of the Region I, Division II playoff final in Tucson on March 7, 2025.
Pima forward Mason Hunt (22) slams an emphatic dunk as the Aztecs put a bit of daylight between themselves and Chandler-Gilbert in the second half of the Region I, Division II playoff final, Tucson, Ariz., March 7, 2025.
Pima guard Cohenj Gonzales (1) looks for a target after reeling in an inbound pass over Chandler-Gilbert guard Jayven Price (5) in the second half of the Region I, Division II playoff final in Tucson on Friday, March 7, 2025.
Pima guard Max Majerle (2) gets hit from both sides driving between Chandler-Gilbert guard Cohen Aldridge (21), left, and forward Carter Korab (32) in the second half of the Region I, Division II playoff final, Tucson, Ariz., March 7, 2025.
Pima guard Cohenj Gonzales (1) works his way into the half court around Chandler-Gilbert guard Jayven Price (5) in the second half of the Region I, Division II playoff final, Tucson, Ariz., March 7, 2025.
Chandler-Gilbert guard Jayven Price (5) gets an armful of Pima guard Max Majerle (2) trying to defend his drive in the second half of the Region I, Division II playoff final in Tucson on Friday, March 7, 2025.
Pima center Gabe Oldham (32) tears his way to a rebound through Chandler-Gilbert forward Carter Korab (32), left, and guard Lachi McKain (12) in the half of the Region I, Division II playoff final, Tucson, Ariz., March 7, 2025.
Pima forward Wes Ball (10), left, goes head-to-head with Chandler-Gilbert forward Ollie Hinder (40) for the ball in the second half of the Region I, Division II playoff final, Tucson, Ariz., March 7, 2025.
Pima forward Kaelum Brown (15) puts pressure on the shot attempt by Chandler-Gilbert guard Cohen Aldridge (21) in the first half of the Region I, Division II playoff final in Tucson on March 7, 2025.
Pima head coach Brian Peabody makes a point to one of the game officials after the Aztecs were called for a foul in the first half against Chandler-Gilbert in the Region I, Division II playoff final in Tucson on March 7, 2025.
Pima celebrates with the championship plaque after dropping Chandler-Gilbert 80-73 in the Region I, Division II playoff final in Tucson on Friday, March 7, 2025.
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