Arizona High School Basketball Stars Reach Scoring Milestones

Cisco Llamas, Tyson Dobbins, America Cazares, and others set new career scoring records

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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Several Arizona high school basketball players have recently reached impressive career scoring milestones. Sahuaro's Cisco Llamas became the 32nd player in state history to surpass 2,000 career points, while Desert Christian's Tyson Dobbins moved into second place on the Southern Arizona all-time scoring list. Pueblo's America Cazares is closing in on the state's all-time girls scoring record held by Catalina Foothills' Julie Brase. Additionally, players from Cienega, St. Augustine, and Pusch Ridge also joined the 1,000-point club this season.

Why it matters

These scoring achievements highlight the exceptional talent and dedication of Arizona's high school basketball players. Reaching milestones like 1,000, 2,000, or even 3,000 career points is an incredible feat that requires years of hard work and commitment to the sport. The players' accomplishments also bring recognition to their schools and communities, and inspire the next generation of basketball stars in the state.

The details

Cisco Llamas, a senior at Sahuaro High School, became the 32nd player in Arizona history to surpass 2,000 career points. He reached the milestone by scoring 30 points in a win over Salpointe. Desert Christian's Tyson Dobbins ended his high school career with 2,568 points, putting him second on the all-time Southern Arizona scoring list and 10th in the state. Pueblo's America Cazares is now just 113 points away from passing Julie Brase's state record of 2,913 points. Several other players also joined the 1,000-point club this season, including Cienega's Jackson Moore, St. Augustine's Carlos Acuna, and Pusch Ridge's Noah McKinney.

  • Cisco Llamas broke 2,000 career points on February 7, 2026.
  • Tyson Dobbins finished his high school career with 2,568 points.
  • America Cazares is 113 points away from the state scoring record as of February 2026.
  • Jackson Moore surpassed 1,000 career points on February 4, 2026.
  • Carlos Acuna surpassed 1,000 career points on February 3, 2026.
  • Noah McKinney surpassed 1,000 career points on January 31, 2026.

The players

Cisco Llamas

A senior at Sahuaro High School who became the 32nd player in Arizona history to surpass 2,000 career points.

Tyson Dobbins

A senior at Desert Christian High School who finished his high school career with 2,568 points, putting him second on the all-time Southern Arizona scoring list and 10th in the state.

America Cazares

A senior at Pueblo High School who is now 113 points away from passing former Catalina Foothills standout Julie Brase for the most points ever scored in Arizona.

Jackson Moore

A junior at Cienega High School who surpassed 1,000 career points on February 4, 2026.

Carlos Acuna

A junior at St. Augustine High School who surpassed 1,000 career points on February 3, 2026.

Noah McKinney

A junior at Pusch Ridge High School who surpassed 1,000 career points on January 31, 2026.

Julie Brase

A former standout at Catalina Foothills High School who holds the Arizona girls basketball career scoring record with 2,913 points.

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What they’re saying

“Breaking: Cisco Llamas with his 2,000th career point for Sahuaro #azpreps365”

— Andy Morales, Reporter (Twitter)

“4A No. 5 Sahuaro standout Cisco Llamas became the 32nd player in Arizona history to break 2,000 career points after the senior poured in 30 points to help defeat No. 16 Salpointe 69-62 Friday night. The Cougars have two games left in the regular season. #azpreps365”

— Andy Morales, Reporter (Twitter)

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The takeaway

These scoring milestones showcase the incredible talent and dedication of Arizona's high school basketball players. Reaching 1,000, 2,000, or even 3,000 career points is an extraordinary feat that inspires the next generation of basketball stars in the state.