St. Mary’s started Section 7 boys weekend off strong with a 78-63 win against Zephyrhills Christian. The result acts as an ...

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Sunnyslope senior guard Rider Portela can score, but he realized his ticket to a Division I college in basketball is defense.

Section 7 changed venues, attracted 500 coaches, and saw some Arizona teams emerge during the weekend basketball showcase.

He was named the Most Outstanding Player of the PrimeTime Invitational last weekend. Tough defender who can score from all three levels. 11. Rider Portela, Sunnyslope, 6-6, Sr.

This is the biggest week of the summer for Arizona high school boys basketball teams in the West, with all eyes on the Section 7 tournament.

Phoenix Sunnyslope should have everybody back for Section 7, led by All-Arizona guard Rider Portela, who missed the PrimeTime Invitational that the Vikings won over Phoenix St. Mary's.

Sunnyslope, St. Mary's primed for Open Division boys basketball title runs Richard Obert Arizona Republic 0:04 ...