Mountain Pointe juniors have eyes on bigger state basketball prize
Mountain Pointe's junior basketball players are determined to achieve greater success after finishing as runners-up in the last two 5A state finals. The team, led by Marcus Isaac, Jayvein Moody, and Justin Kimbrough, is focused on winning the Open championship next season. With a strong roster returning, they aim to overcome previous disappointments and challenge top teams in the state.
- ▪Mountain Pointe lost in the 5A state finals to Phoenix Central in the last two seasons.
- ▪The team won their first summer game against Phoenix Carl Hayden with a score of 80-49.
- ▪Marcus Isaac, Jayvein Moody, and Justin Kimbrough are key players returning for the upcoming season.
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