Oree Foster
Staff Writer, AZPreps365.com

Holbrook's Greg Perkins, Winslow's Scott Corum selected 3A East Region top coaches

February 25, 2019 by Oree Foster, AZPreps365


Holbrook's Greg Perkins and Winslow's Scott Corum were the most honored coaches in the 3A East Region.

Perkins, who guided the Lady Roadrunners to 3A State Runners-Up, was voted as the East Region's Coach of the Year. Holbrook garnered first place honors in the East Region.

After earning a first round bye, No. 4 ranked Holbrook defeated Fountain Hills, 64-38, in the second round. The Lady Roadrunners knocked off Tanque Verde, 57-45, in the quarterfinals.

The Lady Roadrunners reached the Final Four, where Holbrook eliminated Chinle, 46-32. Holbrook dropped a 46-33 decision to Page for the State Championship. Holbrook finished the season 26-5.

Corum was voted the East Region's boy's Coach of the Year. Corum coached Winslow to number four rankings.

The Bulldogs earned a first round bye. No. 4 ranked Winslow outlasted Coolidge, 83-63, in the second round. Winslow was eliminated by Pusch Ridge Christian Academy, 59-50, in the quarterfinals. Winslow completed the season 23-5.

Girls

First Team

Brianna Little, Winslow; Madison Chappell, Holbrook; Justine Butterfield, Winslow; Megan Cummings, Holbrook; Raegen Ashby, Payson; and Kylie Begay, Winslow.

Second Team

Trysten Hancock, Snowflake; Mackenzie Adams, Show Low; Cody Watson, Show Low; Matehya Aberle, Holbrook; Andrea Willeto, Winslow; and Tristen Ambrose, Holbrook.

Honorable Mention

Telisa Cosay, Blue Ridge; Destiny Kasey, Blue Ridge; Desirae Bain, Holbrook; Mika Joe, Holbrook; Autumn Cline, Payson; Savanna White, Payson; Laura Ellsworth, Show Low; Lexus Fabok, Show Low; Kaylee Coplan, Snowflake; Macee Papa, Snowflake; Kelli Mitchell, Winslow; and Kristin Wagner, Winslow.

Defensive Player of the Year

Justine Butterfield, Winslow.

Offensive Player of the Year

Kylie Begay, Winslow.

Player of the Year

Madison Chappell, Holbrook.

Coach of the Year

Greg Perkins, Holbrook.

Boys

First Team

Colton McGinnis, Show Low; Corey Endfield, Blue Ridge; Darrien Burnette, Blue Ridge; Darius James, Winslow; Kobi Koerperich, Holbrook; and Zachary Wagner, Winslow.

Second Team

Trevor Willis, Snowflake; R.J. Tate, Blue Ridge; Thadeus Carlyon, Show Low; Tyrell Young, Winslow; David Pasquini-Jonassen, Payson; and Elias Stewart, Winslow.

Honorable Mention

K.J. Anderson, Blue Ridge; R.J. Tate, Blue Ridge; Josiah Freddie, Holbrook; Tynen Thomas, Holbrook; Will Howell, Payson;  Royce Mathews, Payson; Brian Reed. Show Low; Aahron Villalba, Show Low; Jake Christensen, Snowflake; Jared Fusselman, Snowflake; Deangelo Lewis, Winslow; and Dustin Richard, Winslow.

Defensive Player of the Year

R.J. Tate, Blue Ridge.

Offensive Player of the Year

Darrien Burnette, Blue Ridge.

Player of the Year

Corey Endfield, Blue Ridge.

Coach of the Year

Scott Corum, Winslow.