Maryvale's Adrian Ace Stubbs Scores 100 in Yuma, Breaks Arizona Single-Game Record

Adrian "Ace" Stubbs scored 100 points in Yuma on Jan. 14, shattering the Arizona single-game scoring record and doing so in only three quarters of play. The performance drew a packed gym and instant attention across the Valley and here in Yuma, where the display became more than a scoring feat — it was a moment of communal pride.

Stubbs said the night felt surreal. "It means everything. All the hard work and time I put into get to this point. It's a very surreal feeling. I kept hitting in the first quarter. I think I had around 35 points. And then my coach gave me the green light, so I just pressed go mode," said Adrian Stubbs. He left the floor after three quarters and reflected on how much higher the total might have climbed. "I think I definitely could’ve got like 130, 125, for sure," expressed Stubbs.

His gratitude was aimed squarely at teammates, coaches and family. "I live and die for these guys. They're everything. The reason I come to school and the reason I come to practice, they lift me up even when I'm down. Give a shout out to Coach Smith, Coach Bell, Sean Walker, Coach Kenny as well. They they took their time out of the days...Just make me better. Help me develop. And I love them. Especially my mom," said Stubbs.

Maryvale head coach Jeremy Smith framed the accomplishment as a vehicle to lift the neighborhood's visibility. "Shout out to the Vale. Our community. We want to just bring positivity and light to our community. And we're doing that through sports and and the community we built here within our basketball team. And it's starting to spread. It's getting contagious,“ said Coach Jeremy Smith.

Beyond record books, the game matters to residents because it highlights how local programs can provide pathways for young people. In communities like Maryvale, where resources for youth activity and mental health are often stretched, standout athletic achievement can create opportunities for exposure, community cohesion, and investment in school and recreation infrastructure. Local coaches and families say events like this can help reduce isolation among youth and reinforce the value of daily practice, mentorship and school attendance.

Time will tell how high Stubbs will ascend, but one thing is for sure, he cemented his name in Arizona history. For Yuma spectators and Maryvale neighbors alike, the moment offers a shared lift — a reminder that when local talent is supported, it can bring attention, hope and momentum to programs that serve young people across the region.