Republic Big Schools girls basketball Player of the Year Promise Amukamara of Glendale Apollo had 28 points and Syerra Davis of Tolleson added 21 to lead the North over the South 91-81 in the Girls Seniors All-Star Game.
Gabby Washington of Mesa Desert Ridge led the South scorers with 25 points.
In the highest-scoring game on the day, the East beat the West 119-102 in the underclassmen boys all-star game. Phoenix Arcadia guard Larry Lewis (class of 2012), who already has committed to USC, led the East with 23 points, followed by Tucson Amphitheater swingman Tim Derksen's 18 and Tolleson forward Stacy Davis' 16.
The West was led by Chandler Basha forward Torren Jones' 34 points.
Desiree Smith and Lauren Evans each had 16 points to lead the West girls over the East 92-61 in the underclassmen girls all-star game. Marana forward Jamee Swan of Marana had 25 points to lead the East.
In the 1A-3A seniors all-star games, the North boys won 111-96 and the South girls won 85-59. Northwest Christian guard Dakota Anderson led the North boys with 23 points and St.. Michaels guard Kurtis Silversmith chipped in 22. The South team was led by Safford star Brandon McEuen's 36 points (the most point scored by anybody on the day).
Jessica Hancock of Safford and Stacey Jones of Chandler Valley Christian each had 20 points to lead the South girls in their victory. The North's Felencia Keams of Winslow had 22 points, including seven 3-pointers.
Torren Jones won the slam dunk contest.
The games were great, the gym was full. What a great experience for all those who participated. Looking forward to next years games. We're (ABCA) getting bigger and better every year.
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