SPORTS
SPORTS
Next game: Jan. 7, 6 p.m. Location:
Maricopa High School, 45012 W. Honeycutt Ave. Opponent: Poston Butte
Starting ‘26 on a W streak Maricopa shut out Eastmark 3-0 on Dec. 12, pulling away in the second half after a scoreless opening period to secure a decisive home win. Jamaal Kushkaki, Brayden Demascio and Anthony Arechiga each found the net as the Rams used a balanced offensive effort to create separation after halftime. The victory evened Maricopa’s record at 1-1-2 at the time and set the tone heading into the final stretch before winter break. The Rams followed the Eastmark win with a 5-4 overtime victory against Central five days later, allowing Maricopa to enter the break above .500 and riding momentum from back-to-back strong performances.
Ram redemption Maricopa High School boys basketball edged Flowing Wells 61-56 in a closely contested matchup Dec. 11, continuing a recent run of success against the Caballeros after also winning the previous meeting in December 2024. Ruben White led the effort by scoring 19 points on 9-of-14 shooting and adding six rebounds, his most efficient performance this year. Matthew Barnett provided a spark on both ends of the floor, finishing with 12 points and three steals. MHS shared the ball throughout the game, totaling 17 assists, its highest mark of the season. At publication, the 4-5 Rams were set to close out 2025 against Tempe (3-8) in the 8th Annual Central Arizona Holiday Classic on Dec. 22.
RUBEN WHITE’S CAREER DAY
FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE 12/11/25 vs Flowing Wells 12/04/25 vs Cienega 12/03/25 vs Desert View 11/21/25 @ Rincon/University 02/11/25 vs Vista Grande
64% 22% 57% 47% 50%
InMaricopa.com | Janaury 2026
Janaury 2026 | InMaricopa.com
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