Winter Sports

The MALC Boys Varsity Basketball program is led by Head Coach Tyro Banks, guiding the Patriots through a competitive 2A West schedule with strong leadership and a focus on discipline, teamwork, and continual growth. Under Coach Banks, the team competes with intensity and pride, building a culture rooted in resilience and high expectations on and off the court. -azpreps365.com

2025-26 Head Coach - Tyro Banks
2025-26 Asst. Coach - Adam Gibson

The MALC Girls Varsity Basketball team thrives under the leadership of Head Coach Branden Wickham, who fosters a winning mindset, strong fundamentals, and a commitment to excellence within the 2A West region. Coach Wickham’s program emphasizes skill development, confidence, and teamwork, empowering student‑athletes to perform at their highest level while representing the Patriot spirit with pride. -azpreps365.com

2025-26 Head Coach - Branden Wickham
2025-26 Asst. Coach - Alexis Shocklee

MALC Middle School Boys Basketball program focuses on building strong fundamentals, teamwork, and confidence as students step into competitive athletics. Players learn essential basketball skills, game strategy, and sportsmanship while representing the Patriots with pride. The program emphasizes development over wins, helping athletes grow their abilities, improve their court awareness, and prepare for the transition into the high‑school level. With a supportive environment and a culture of effort and respect, our boys continue to strengthen both their skills and their character.

2025-26 MS Head Coach - Frank Lopez
2025-26 MS Asst. Coach - Bryant Booze

MALC Middle School Girls Basketball team offers young athletes a positive, encouraging environment to develop their skills and passion for the game. The program focuses on foundational basketball techniques, teamwork, communication, and confidence‑building, giving players the tools they need to grow on and off the court. Athletes learn to compete with determination while representing MALC with sportsmanship and school spirit. The team’s developmental approach prepares players for the demands of high‑school basketball, fostering steady improvement and a love for the sport.

2025-26 MS Head Coach - Carol Martin
2025-26 MS Asst. Coach - Linda Gee

MALC Middle School Soccer Program brings together both our boys and girls teams to foster teamwork, skill development, and a strong foundation in the sport. Student‑athletes learn the fundamentals of passing, positioning, communication, and sportsmanship while representing the Patriots with pride. Our program emphasizes growth, confidence, and effort, helping players build the technical and tactical skills needed to succeed as they advance toward high‑school competition.

With dedicated coaching staff our combined soccer program creates an encouraging environment where athletes develop their abilities, strengthen their teamwork, and learn to compete with integrity and enthusiasm.

2025-26 MS Boys Head Coach - Deann Daniell
2025-26 MS Boys Asst. Coach - Erica Pasillas

2025-26 MS Girls Head Coach - Jennifer Brown
2025-26 MS Girls Asst. Coach - Sarah Valle