Volcano Vista and Farmington Set for Marv Sanders Title Clash

Volcano Vista staged a second half comeback Saturday night at the Marv Sanders Memorial Invitational, outlasting Maryvale 65, 60 in a game defined by momentum swings and late free throw runs. Finley Fitak led the Vikings with 24 points, drilling multiple 3s that helped erase an early deficit. David Lunn provided a physical interior presence, altering shots and cleaning the glass as Volcano Vista executed defensive adjustments that disrupted Maryvale's rhythm.

Maryvale held control for stretches in the first half, but Volcano Vista chipped away through timely outside shooting and an improved defensive rotation after halftime. The game tightened in the fourth quarter when Volcano Vista converted a run of free throws to push the lead beyond a single possession, transforming pressure into margin and closing out the win. Role players also contributed key minutes, giving starters the rest needed to sustain the late push.

Earlier in the night Farmington delivered a dominant performance against Durango, winning 68, 38. The scoring was balanced through three quarters, but Farmington pulled away with a decisive fourth quarter surge. Sataurus Griego and Donathan Tracy were catalysts in the final period, combining to extend possessions and convert transition opportunities that blew the game open. Durango struggled to contain Farmington's spacing and ball movement, which produced open looks and a higher free throw rate in the closing minutes.

The results set up a title matchup between Farmington and Volcano Vista at 6 p.m. Saturday. For local fans and families, the game is more than a tournament final. It is an early litmus test for two programs that can define the region's high school basketball landscape this season, affecting seeding, community interest, and youth participation heading into holiday tournaments and league play. Both teams enter the final with clear identities, Volcano Vista relying on perimeter accuracy and interior toughness, Farmington leaning on depth and late game execution.

Attendance and local support are likely to be strong Saturday, as the matchup presents a rare countywide finale that will showcase emerging players and coaching adjustments that could shape both teams' trajectories through the winter.