Adrian Higuera Aims for State Basketball Title After PrimeTime Victory
Adrian Higuera sets sights on Open basketball title for Millennium
The Arizona Republic
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Adrian Higuera, point guard for the Millennium Tigers, led his team to a 58-50 win over Sunnyslope in the PrimeTime Invitational, earning MVP honors. Motivated by last season's semifinal loss, Higuera is focused on capturing the Open Division title in his senior year.
- 01Adrian Higuera was named MVP of the PrimeTime Invitational after leading the Millennium Tigers to a 58-50 victory over Sunnyslope.
- 02Higuera is motivated by last season's heartbreaking loss in the Open state semifinals, where they lost on a buzzer-beater.
- 03The Tigers aim to win the Open Division title next season, with Higuera emphasizing team goals over personal stats.
- 04Coach Rich Thornton believes Higuera is the most underrated player in Arizona and anticipates Division I offers soon.
- 05Higuera will showcase his skills at the upcoming Section 7 event and later in the EYBL, an elite AAU program.
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Adrian Higuera, the point guard for the Millennium Tigers, has set his sights on winning the Open Division basketball title after leading his team to a 58-50 victory over Sunnyslope in the PrimeTime Invitational. Higuera was awarded the tournament's Most Valuable Player for his outstanding performance. This victory comes as Higuera prepares for his senior year, fueled by the disappointment of last season's Open state semifinals loss, where the Tigers fell to St. Mary's on a last-second shot. With key teammates absent, including Cameron Holmes and Adan Diggs, Higuera stepped up to guide the Tigers to the championship. He expressed a strong desire to focus on team success, stating, "We haven't won yet, but that's the goal this year." Coach Rich Thornton praised Higuera as one of the best point guards in the state and anticipates that Division I offers will come soon, especially with upcoming events like Section 7 and the EYBL on the horizon. Higuera's determination and leadership are pivotal for the Tigers as they aim for a successful season ahead.
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Higuera's performance and leadership could influence the Millennium Tigers' success in the upcoming basketball season, impacting local sports enthusiasm.
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