This is the third year the Arizona Interscholastic Association has had the 32-team Open Division state tournament for boys and girls basketball in the three biggest conferences, 6A, 5A and 4A.

The eight-team Open Division boys and girls basketball playoffs begin Friday. On the boys’ side, Montgomery hosts No. 8 Francis Parker (18-10), and Carlsbad hosts No. 7 Santa Fe Christian (22-6).

The format of the Open Division has changed through the years. From 2014-17, the field consisted of 16 teams with a losers bracket. From 2018-24, the field went to eight teams.

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The format of the Open Division has changed through the years. From 2014-17, the field consisted of 16 teams with a losers bracket. From 2018-24, the field went to eight teams.

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The eight-team Open Division boys and girls basketball playoffs begin Friday. On the boys’ side, Montgomery hosts No. 8 Francis Parker (18-10), and Carlsbad hosts No. 7 Santa Fe Christian (22-6).