2026 @usabasketball Junior National Mini-Camp Indianapolis Images: 6-11 2027 Darius Wabbington (Sunnyslope/Phoenix AZ) looks to drive on 6-9 2027 Dawson Battie (St. Mary's/Dallas TX)
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6'6 #CU#GoBuffs bound Rider Portela showed his IQ and versatility throughout Sunnyslope's #AIA Open Division State title run.Can play all 3 perimeter spots,facilitate for others,and defend a multitude of spots. Coach's son&it shows
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Sunnyslope High School basketball is headed to the national stage. After winning the Arizona Open Division title, the Vikings will compete in The Throne (@TheNBPA), an elite tournament featuring top teams nationwide. Good luck, Vikings! #WeAreGUHSD
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“I love (my team) to death…We put Arizona on the map.”
#AIA Open Division Championship MVP Rider Portela with his Sunnyslope squad with him:
▫️Last game coached by his dad, Ray
▫️One of the most entertaining AZ playoffs ever
▫️3rd time’s the charm for Vikings 🏆
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Sunnyslope High School defeated St. Mary’s 60–51 & won the 2026 AIA Open Division State Championship. 🏆🏀 Led by Coach Ray Portela, senior Rider Portela earned MVP with 16 points and 17 rebounds in his final game, sealing a moment for Viking basketball: azpreps365.com/articles/1948…
The Sunnyslope Vikings took care of business and won the 2026 Arizona Open State Championship, and has solidified themselves as a top 5 team in the entire country.
Which tournament is next for SHS, and how big was this win for the Sunnyslope community?
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Sunnyslope wins the boys Open Division Championship, beating St. Mary’s 60-51
Rider Portela was named MVP dropping 16 points and 17 rebounds
Delton Prescott with 16 points
Darius Wabbington with 8 points
Cameron Williams led St Marys with 23 points
Mick Riodan with 9 points
Rider Portela finally did it.
It took 17 rebounds from him in a gritty display of defense and toughness to overcome St. Mary's and give Sunnyslope its first Open boys basketball state championship.
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Joining the parade of posts. Congratulations to @slopebasketball for capturing the AzHS Open Championship! Holding off a great effort from @wearesmhoops 60-51