Flagstaff senior Sage Begay said she’s been stopped a few times in public -- getting groceries with the family at Target or other outings -- around the city. These people, many of them strangers, have lauded her and the Eagles girls basketball team for winning their first state championship in 31 years. Flagstaff celebrates with its 4A girls basketball title banner and trophy pic.twitter.com/LNlmagKOr3 — Eric Newman (@enewmanwrites) March 3, 2023That leadership role actually began in the 2021-22 season, and increased as time passed. Throughout the years it feels like it’s progressed, and that comes from the hard work from me and my team,” Begay said. She wants to play college basketball, and says she’s been in contact with a few coaches while weighing her options.

Source: Daily Sun March 18, 2023 08:19 UTC