Navarrete goes back-to-back

By Brian Wright
Sports Editor
Published on Wednesday, July 8, 2009 12:03 PM MST

The undefeated run of Navarrete Construction stretched over two summers and culminated with a second straight Safford Adult Basketball League men’s title Wednesday evening at Safford High School.

Navarrete defeated J&M Farms in the semifinal game of the winner’s bracket Tuesday then hammered Car Quest Auto 91-61 in the championship game Wednesday.

Car Quest showed fatigue against Navarrete, which was likely due to it playing back-to-back games.

The Safford Adult Basketball League men’s title was won by Navarrete Construction for the second year in a row Wednesday night at Safford High School. Navarrete Construction (and family) includes, front from left, Steven Chavez, Sean Michael Chavez, Jade Chavez and Matthew Alvarez; back, Tommy Navarrete, Noah Chavez, Justin Whetton, Shawn Gustina, Conrad Navarrete, Marvin Dona and Troy Hudson. Photo by Brian Wright

Car Quest had to get by J&M Farms in the early game Wednesday and had only 30 minutes to rest before lacing up against Navarrete.

The poise and composure of Navarrete was clear in the final, as it was throughout league play.

Shawn Gustina led Navarrete with 28 points, and Marvin Dona had 25 points in the title-clinching victory. Jake Pearson had 21 points for runner-up Car Quest.

The inaugural women’s title game was won in thrilling fashion by Safford High School over Pima High School.

Pima enjoyed a 15-7 halftime advantage, but Safford stormed out of the gates to start the second half and took the lead just a few minutes later.

The teams traded baskets throughout the second half, and neither team led by more than two points for the final 10 minutes.

Shaysea Alba of Safford and Shayla Hancock of Pima both had shots rim out in the final minute with the scored tied at 23.

Safford’s Adalyn Lines played the hero, as she stepped to the top of the key and drilled the game-winning jump shot as time expired to give Safford a 25-23 victory.

Car Quest beat J&M Farms 87-56 in the early game Wednesday behind a 25-point effort from Pearson, and Ryan Gauna had 14 for J&M Farms.

J&M Farms took third place overall, and CMI Signs was fourth.

League organizer Mike Thompson thank-ed all of the team sponsors for their donations.

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