Sequoia Pathway Academy varsity girls’ basketball team finished second in Canyon Athletic Association Division II with a loss in the final at Talking Stick Resort Wednesday.
The Pumas, seeded third, lost to top-ranked American Leadership Academy – Gilbert, 55-21. SPA was trying to repeat as state champions.
The team reached the finals by defeating ALA – Ironwood in the quarterfinal, 54-46, Feb. 15 and Paradise Valley Christian Prep in the semifinal, 32-28, Feb. 17.
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