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Defense leading the way for Fountain Hills girls basketball

Region’s best defense

Fountain Hills girls basketball coach Tom Ferington, left, and Saedee Smith work on drills during practice. Ferington has created a championship-level defense in his first year with the team.

(Independent Newsmedia/Andrew Lwowski)

As the old saying goes, defense wins championships.

And Fountain Hills girls basketball boasts a defense they believe can help deliver a state title.

Nearing the midway point of the 2025 season, the Falcons own a 2A Central Region-best 8-2 record while dominating their opponents.

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