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Desert Vista at Basha: What You Need to Know

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The Desert Vista Thunder (0-1) face the Basha Bears (1-1) Friday night on Yurview Arizona at 7:00 pm. Here’s what you need to know.

New Faces

Basha is led by Rich Wellbrock who is in his first year with the Bears program. Wellbrock spent the previous 7 seasons at Desert Edge where he had great success, including a state championship in 2015.

Familiar Places

Dan Hinds is back for his 16th season at Desert Vista, and is coming off a 2016 campaign that saw the Thunder finish with a 7-5 record and another postseason berth where they were knocked out in the quarterfinals by Chandler.

Players to Watch

TE James Stagg – Desert Vista
Collins has serious interest from Hawaii, BYU, and Oregon State.
DB Garrett Chavez – Desert Vista
After breaking his femur to end his junior season, Garrett Chavez is looking to end his high school career on a high note.

QB Collin Collins – Bashar
Collins has serious interest from Hawaii, BYU, and Oregon State.
DT Kyliek Baxter – Bashar
Baxter is a sophomore who is 6’4” and 305 pounds and already has Pac-12 school interest.