Photos: Catalina Foothills upsets undefeated Salpointe Catholic in battle of Tucson hoops powers
While in front of a loud and packed arena, the 16-1 Catalina Foothills Falcons defeated the 18-0 Salpointe Catholic Lancers at Catalina Foothills on January 21, 2020. Catalina Foothills' student section stormed the court following the Falcons' upset.Â
Catalina Foothills Falcons vs. Salpointe Catholic Lancers
Catalina Foothills sophomore Dylan Hadley fouls Salpointe Catholic senior Evan Nelson (5) during Catalina Foothills varsity boys high school basketball team's 70-67 win over Salpointe Catholic at Catalina Foothills on January 21, 2020.
Catalina Foothills Falcons vs. Salpointe Catholic Lancers
Catalina Foothills students crowd Catalina junior Will Menaugh (33) after storming the court in Catalina Foothills varsity boys high school basketball team's 70-67 win over Salpointe Catholic at Catalina Foothills on January 21, 2020.
Catalina Foothills Falcons vs. Salpointe Catholic Lancers
Catalina Foothills senior Nigel Wilson (35) yells on the bench during Catalina Foothills varsity boys high school basketball team's 70-67 win over Salpointe Catholic at Catalina Foothills on January 21, 2020.
Catalina Foothills Falcons vs. Salpointe Catholic Lancers
Catalina Foothills junior Ben Pinckney (32) blocks Salpointe Catholic junior guard Braden Miller's (3) shot during Catalina Foothills varsity boys high school basketball team's 70-67 win over Salpointe Catholic at Catalina Foothills on January 21, 2020.
Catalina Foothills Falcons vs. Salpointe Catholic Lancers
Salpointe high school football player and student Lathan Ransom, center, does a trust fall with fellow teammate Charlie Raetzman after a three-pointer during Catalina Foothills varsity boys high school basketball team's 70-67 win over Salpointe Catholic at Catalina Foothills on January 21, 2020.
Will Menaugh
Catalina Foothills students swarm Catalina junior Will Menaugh (33) during a video interview following Catalina Foothills varsity boys basketball team’s 70-67 win over Salpointe Catholic at Catalina Foothills on Jan. 21, 2020.
Catalina Foothills Falcons vs. Salpointe Catholic Lancers
Catalina Foothills student section holds up a sign during Catalina Foothills varsity boys high school basketball team's 70-67 win over Salpointe Catholic at Catalina Foothills on January 21, 2020.
Catalina Foothills Falcons vs. Salpointe Catholic Lancers
Catalina Foothills junior Trace Comeau (3) celebrates during the last few seconds of Catalina Foothills varsity boys high school basketball team's 70-67 win over Salpointe Catholic at Catalina Foothills on January 21, 2020.
Catalina Foothills Falcons vs. Salpointe Catholic Lancers
Salpointe Catholic junior guard Braden Miller's (3) is fouled by Catalina Foothills junior Cody Blumenthal (12) during Catalina Foothills varsity boys high school basketball team's 70-67 win over Salpointe Catholic at Catalina Foothills on January 21, 2020.
Catalina Foothills Falcons vs. Salpointe Catholic Lancers
While Catalina Foothills shoots a free throw, Catalina Foothills student section raise their hands during Catalina Foothills varsity boys high school basketball team's 70-67 win over Salpointe Catholic at Catalina Foothills on January 21, 2020.
Catalina Foothills Falcons vs. Salpointe Catholic Lancers
Catalina Foothills junior Cody Blumenthal (12) shoots and uncontested jump shot during Catalina Foothills varsity boys high school basketball team's 70-67 win over Salpointe Catholic at Catalina Foothills on January 21, 2020.
Catalina Foothills Falcons vs. Salpointe Catholic Lancers
A student in the Catalina Foothills student section makes noise during a Salpointe Catholic free-throw attempt during the fourth period of Catalina Foothills varsity boys high school basketball team's 70-67 win over Salpointe Catholic at Catalina Foothills on January 21, 2020.
Catalina Foothills Falcons vs. Salpointe Catholic Lancers
Salpointe Catholic senior guard Evan Nelson (5) grimaces in pain after being hit in the eye in Catalina Foothills varsity boys high school basketball team's 70-67 win over Salpointe Catholic at Catalina Foothills on January 21, 2020.
Catalina Foothills Falcons vs. Salpointe Catholic Lancers
Catalina Foothills pomline dance on the baseline during Catalina Foothills varsity boys high school basketball team's 70-67 win over Salpointe Catholic at Catalina Foothills on January 21, 2020.
Catalina Foothills Falcons vs. Salpointe Catholic Lancers
Catalina Foothills varsity players celebrate on the bench during Catalina Foothills varsity boys high school basketball team's 70-67 win over Salpointe Catholic at Catalina Foothills on January 21, 2020.
Catalina Foothills Falcons vs. Salpointe Catholic Lancers
Catalina Foothills junior Ben Pinckney (32) reacts after committing a foul during Catalina Foothills varsity boys high school basketball team's 70-67 win over Salpointe Catholic at Catalina Foothills on January 21, 2020.
Catalina Foothills Falcons vs. Salpointe Catholic Lancers
Catalina Foothills junior Cody Blumenthal (12) barely passes the ball threw Salpointe Catholic senior guard Jordan Gainey (2) during Catalina Foothills varsity boys high school basketball team's 70-67 win over Salpointe Catholic at Catalina Foothills on January 21, 2020.
Catalina Foothills Falcons vs. Salpointe Catholic Lancers
Catalina Foothills students flex and yell during Catalina Foothills varsity boys high school basketball team's 70-67 win over Salpointe Catholic at Catalina Foothills on January 21, 2020.
Catalina Foothills Falcons vs. Salpointe Catholic Lancers
Catalina Foothills junior Trace Comeau (3) blocks Salpointe Catholic Jordan Gainey's (2) shot during the final minute of Catalina Foothills varsity boys high school basketball team's 70-67 win over Salpointe Catholic at Catalina Foothills on January 21, 2020.
Catalina Foothills Falcons vs. Salpointe Catholic Lancers
After the ball went out of bounds, Salpointe Catholic senior guard Jordan Gainey (2) points in favor of Salpointe Catholic during Catalina Foothills varsity boys high school basketball team's 70-67 win over Salpointe Catholic at Catalina Foothills on January 21, 2020.
Catalina Foothills Falcons vs. Salpointe Catholic Lancers
Salpointe Catholic friends, family and fans look emotionless, including Arizona Head Coach Sean Miller, center, during Catalina Foothills varsity boys high school basketball team's 70-67 win over Salpointe Catholic at Catalina Foothills on January 21, 2020.
Catalina Foothills Falcons vs. Salpointe Catholic Lancers
Salpointe Catholic senior guard Jordan Gainey (2) looks down at the floor after a missed shot during Catalina Foothills varsity boys high school basketball team's 70-67 win over Salpointe Catholic at Catalina Foothills on January 21, 2020.
Rebecca Sasnett
Photojournalist