Quietly, off the radar of local girls basketball Open Division intrigue, Deer Valley broke out of the 4A pack, finishing the season with eight straight wins.
While most of the media and fans focused on eight games to determine the permanent teams in the open Feb. 19, Deer Valley picked up win nine in the silence of the 4A play-in round. Now they get a shot in the spotlight.
The #12 seed Skyhawks pulled away from #21 Dysart (19-9) in the fourth quarter for a 56-36 win Thursday, relying on the balance they developed during the season.
