Photos: Pueblo drops Nogales 47-25 in regular season finale, America Cazares moves to within 48 points of state career scoring title
Pueblo's America Cazares scored 19, sits at 2,865 points, 48 back of the record, heading into the playoffs after the win over visiting Nogales, February 12, 2026. Teammate Brooklyn Espinoza pulled down her 1,000 career rebound early in the 47-25 victory.
Pueblo's America Cazares (3) waits in the wings to lead her teammates out onto the court to face Nogales in their regular season finale at Pueblo High School, February 12, 2026, South Tucson, Ariz. Cazares is chasing the state scoring record, 67 points short heading into the game with the Apaches.
Pueblo's Brooklyn Espinoza (10) snares an offensive rebound in the fourth quarter against Nogales, February 12, 2026, South Tucson, Ariz. Espinoza won her 1,000 career rebound in the first half of play.
Pueblo's Brianna Zamora (24) opts for the long range shot over the Nogales defense during their regular season finale at Pueblo High School, February 12, 2026, South Tucson, Ariz.
Pueblo's Brooklyn Espinoza (10) looks for space to try a put-back after snaring a rebound through Nogales's Ayleen Munoz (4), left, and Elexandra Chavez (1) during their regular season finale at Pueblo High School, February 12, 2026, South Tucson, Ariz.
Nogales's Mia Contreras (3) takes an forearm to the chin from Pueblo's April Fuentes (12) chasing down the loose ball during the fourth quarter of their regular season finale at Pueblo High School, February 12, 2026, South Tucson, Ariz.
Pueblo's America Cazares (3) fends off the pressure from Nogales' Mia Contreras (3), bringing the ball up court during the first quarter of their regular season finale at Pueblo High School, Feb.. 12, 2026, in Tucson
Pueblo's Brooklyn Espinoza (10) picks off the pass from the hands of Nogales's Ayleen Munoz (4) in the first quarter of their gamel, February 12, 2026, South Tucson, Ariz.
Pueblo's America Cazares (3) looks to pass against the grain as three Nogales defenders close her down during the first quarter at Pueblo High School, February 12, 2026, South Tucson, Ariz.
Nogales's head coach Yahaira Sanchez has a conversation with Alannys Quintero (33) during a first quarter break in their regular season finale at Pueblo High School, February 12, 2026, South Tucson, Ariz.
Pueblo's Bryza Rodriguez (22) launches a three point attempt over Nogales's Mia Contreras (3) during their regular season finale at Pueblo High School, February 12, 2026, South Tucson, Ariz.
Pueblo's Brooklyn Espinoza (10) loses her grip on the ball colliding with Nogales's Diana Mendez (14) as the two try to corral a rebound during their regular season finale at Pueblo High School, February 12, 2026, South Tucson, Ariz.
Pueblo's April Fuentes (12) gets crowded out in the jump for the ball in the second quarter against Nogales at Pueblo High School, February 12, 2026, South Tucson, Ariz.
Nogales's Paloma Ochoa (5) attempts to get a rebound during their regular season finale at Pueblo High School, February 12, 2026, South Tucson, Ariz.
Pueblo's America Cazares (3) whips a pass through the lane dishing off on her drive against Nogales, February 12, 2026, South Tucson, Ariz.
Pueblo's head coach Ismael Galindo has some intstructions for the Warriors as the game against Nogales winds down, February 12, 2026, South Tucson, Ariz.
Pueblo's Brianna Zamora (24) tries to get the ball back after getting picked by Nogales's Elexandra Chavez (1) during their regular season finale at Pueblo High School, February 12, 2026, South Tucson, Ariz.
Pueblo's April Fuentes (12), left, and Nogales's Ayleen Munoz (4) scuffle or the ball in a crowded lane during their regular season finale at Pueblo High School, February 12, 2026, South Tucson, Ariz.
Pueblo's America Cazares (3) puts up a shot as she draws the attention of the Nogales defense during their regular season finale at Pueblo High School, Feb. 12, 2026, in Tucson.
Pueblo's April Fuentes (12) can’t hook the ball out of the hands of Nogales's Geo Esquer (23) in the fight for a rebound during their regular season finale at Pueblo High School, February 12, 2026, South Tucson, Ariz.
Pueblo's America Cazares (3) gets high fives from coach Ismael Galindo as she comes off late in the fourth quarter against Nogales, Feb. 12, 2026, in Tucson.
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