cactus clash
sponsored by the salpointe lady lancers
This event is designed to offer competitive, meaningful games that help teams prepare for the season while still enjoying the Thanksgiving weekend beforehand. Our hope is that the Cactus Clash becomes a tradition that grows each year. I got official word today that it has been sanctioned by the AIA. If you would like to reserve your spot, please reply to this email by August 11th. On August 15th additional invitations will be sent out. We would love to welcome your team to Tucson this December for competitive play, camaraderie, and a great start to the season.
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Salpointe Catholic High School (Kalil Gym)
1545 E. Copper Street
Tucson, AZ 85719
Sporting Chance Center
2100 W. Curtis Road
Tucson, AZ 85705
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Thursday, December 4 pool play
Location: Salpointe Catholic High School – Kalil Gym
Time
Matchup
1:30 PM
Nogales vs. Catalina Foothills
3:00 PM
Tucson High vs. Mica Mountain
4:30 PM
Kellis vs. Notre Dame Prep
6:00 PM
Paradise Honors vs. Pinnacle
7:30 PM
Prescott vs. Salpointe
Friday, December 5 POOL PLAY
LOCATIONS: SPORTING CHANCE COURT 1 & COURT 2
Sporting Chance – Court 1
Time
Matchup
10:00 AM
Dobson vs. Casteel
11:30 AM
Tucson High vs. Kellis
1:00 PM
Prescott vs. Pinnacle
2:30 PM
Mica Mountain vs. Casteel
4:00 PM
Notre Dame Prep vs. Tucson High
5:30 PM
Catalina Foothills vs. Prescott
Sporting Chance – Court 2
Time
Matchup
10:00 AM
Notre Dame Prep vs. Mica Mountain
11:30 AM
Paradise Honors vs. Nogales
1:00 PM
Salpointe vs. Catalina Foothills
2:30 PM
Kellis vs. Dobson
4:00 PM
Pinnacle vs. Nogales
5:30 PM
Salpointe vs. Paradise Honors
Saturday, December 6 POOL PLAY + PLAY IN GAMES
Locations: Sporting Chance Court 1 & Salpointe Kalil Gym
Sporting Chance – Court 1
Time
Matchup
9:00 AM
Casteel vs. Tucson High
10:30 AM
Dobson vs. Notre Dame Prep
12:00 PM
Mica Mountain vs. Kellis
2:00 PM
6th Place vs. 6th Place (cross-pool)
3:30 PM
4th Place vs. 4th Place
5:00 PM
3rd Place vs. 3rd Place
Salpointe – Kalil Gym
Time
Matchup
9:00 AM
Catalina Foothills vs. Paradise Honors
10:30 AM
Nogales vs. Prescott
12:00 PM
Pinnacle vs. Salpointe
2:00 PM
5th Place vs. 5th Place
3:30 PM
2nd Place vs. 2nd Place
5:00 PM
1st Place vs. 1st Place (Championship Game)
admission
• 10 dollars per day
• Digital payment only
• Kids age 4 and under are free
• Hand stamp required for re-entry
Hospitality Room
• Open Friday and Saturday
• Available to coaches and officials
Concessions
• Full concessions at Salpointe on Thursday and Saturday
• Limited vending at Sporting Chance
Game Operations
• NFHS rules and timing
• Halftime is 5 minutes
• Home team is the second team listed and wears white
• Home team provides the official scorebook
• Shot clock used at Salpointe only
• Games at Salpointe streamed live on NFHS Network
• Teams must arrive dressed, as no locker rooms are available
• Warm-up areas are limited
Team check-in
• Coaches will receive wristbands for players and staff
• Please attach wristbands to team bags for quick entry recognition
Tournament format
Each team plays:
• Four pool play games
• One placement game on Saturday
Seeding Tiebreakers
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Head-to-head
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Point differential (20-point cap)
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Fewest points allowed
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Most points scored
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Coin flip
The first-place team will receive the inaugural Lancer Clash Championship Plaque.
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