In this Halloween-themed episode of the Arizona Small Ball Podcast, hosts Jeff and Reyes dive into the spooky side of Arizona high school hoops! From bone-chilling rivalries to monster performances, the duo breaks down the scariest matchups in both boys’ and girls’ basketball this season.

💡 Takeaways:

• 🧢 A fun debate over the scariest mascots and coaches in small school basketball

• 🏀 Girls’ basketball heats up with Horizon Honors vs. Miami — a can’t-miss matchup

• 📅 December is shaping up to be the month to watch for girls’ hoops

• ❄️ Snowflake vs. Coolidge brings powerhouse energy to the court

• ⚡ San Carlos’ electric guards face off in a fiery rivalry with Alchesay

• 📈 The Gregory School matchup could help San Carlos climb in PowerPoints

• 💪 Pima shows grit and toughness in their Clash of Titans against Push Ridge

• 🔁 Phoenix Country Day seeks revenge vs. Palo Verde after last year’s nail-biter

• 🧩 Yuma Catholic and Valley Christian both undergo major changes — watch this space

• 🚨 Ben Franklin could be a real threat to Gilbert Christian’s new look

• 🧱 Joseph City’s defense gives Fort Thomas nightmares in 1A play

🎃 Girls’ Basketball

• 🏀 Miami vs. Horizon Honors — a key early-season test

• ❄️ Snowflake vs. Coolidge — powerhouse programs collide

• 🏔️ Page vs. Snowflake — a high-altitude showdown

🔥 Boys’ Basketball

• 🦅 Valley Christian vs. Payson — small-ball speed vs. mountain muscle

• 🐺 Ganado vs. Valley Sanders — intensity from start to finish

• 💥 Snowflake vs. Valley Christian — a 3A battle of titans

• ⚡ San Carlos vs. The Gregory School — guard play that shocks the state

• 💪 Pima vs. Push Ridge — toughness meets talent

• 🔁 Phoenix Country Day vs. Palo Verde — revenge on the line

• 🚀 Phoenix Christian vs. Yuma Catholic — athleticism on full display

• 🧩 Valley Christian vs. Yuma Catholic — a new era for both teams

• 🎯 Ben Franklin vs. Gilbert Christian — styles clash in the East Valley

• 🧱 Joseph City vs. Fort Thomas — defense wins the night

🎧 Listen now to hear Jeff and Reyes break down all the spooky stats, scary-good players, and terrifyingly tough schedules around Arizona high school basketball!

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