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Archbishop Mitty turns anticipated girls basketball showdown in Nike Tournament of Champions final into lopsided win against Ontario Christian to secure back-to-back crowns

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MESA, Ariz. – There will be a rematch and possibly even a trilogy in the state final this season involving the girls basketball teams from Archbishop Mitty and Ontario Christian. As for the first showdown of California and national heavyweights Saturday night in the Vincent Cannizzaro Division final at... Read more

Top two girls basketball teams in California set to square off in Nike Tournament of Champions final, as Ontario Christian takes on Archbishop Mitty

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MESA, Ariz. – A little more than 24 hours removed from her career performance for the Archbishop Mitty High girls basketball team, McKenna Woliczko spent the majority of the first 24 minutes Friday night against Mater Dei as a member of the supporting cast rather than the focal point... Read more

Alaysha Mills leads Moreno Valley girls basketball team to third-place performance at Nike Tournament of Champions

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MESA, Ariz. – Moreno Valley High might not have left Skyline High with the title in the Joe Smith Division at the Nike Tournament of Champions, but the Vikings demonstrated again why they are among the top girls basketball teams in California, with the valuable experience looking to benefit... Read more

Emilee Skinner’s last-second shot lifts Ridgeline of Utah past Moreno Valley girls basketball team 53-52 in Nike Tournament of Champions semifinals

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MESA, Ariz. – Everybody in the entire gymnasium Friday at Skyline High knew who was taking the last shot for Ridgeline High from Utah, and despite the best defensive efforts of the Moreno Valley High girls basketball team, Emilee Skinner managed to come through in the clutch again in... Read more

Moreno Valley girls basketball holds off Carondelet to win sixth straight entering Nike Tournament of Champions semifinal matchup with unbeaten Ridgeline

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MESA, Ariz. – One Mills sibling presented enough of a challenge Thursday for the Carondelet High girls basketball team at the Nike Tournament of Champions, but both sisters provided a big lift for Moreno Valley in the quarterfinal matchup in the Joe Smith Division. Alaysha Mills, a sophomore, had... Read more

McKenna Woliczko, Archbishop Mitty girls basketball team outlast Jazzy Davidson-led Clackamas in overtime at Nike Tournament of Champions

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MESA, Ariz. – Archbishop Mitty delivered one of the most thrilling victories in the history of the Nike Tournament of Champions last season to outlast Long Island Lutheran High of New York by one point in the Vincent Cannizzaro Division final. Although Thursday’s matchup against Clackamas High from Oregon... Read more

Kaeli Wynn helps Mater Dei girls basketball team reign supreme against Christ the King at Nike Tournament of Champions

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MESA, Ariz. – Two of the most decorated girls basketball programs in Nike Tournament of Champions history, Mater Dei and Christ the King from New York, met for the first time in more than five years Wednesday in the opening round of the Vincent Cannizzaro Division. Kaeli Wynn had... Read more

Mei-Ling Perry produces career performance for La Jolla Country Day girls basketball team, which rallies to win Nike Tournament of Champions opener

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MESA, Ariz. – Many high school girls basketball programs might go several decades without highlighting an athlete the caliber of Mei-Ling Perry and the elite performance the La Jolla Country Day junior achieved Wednesday at the Nike Tournament of Champions. For Terri Bamford, the winningest coach in San Diego... Read more

Ontario Christian, Archbishop Mitty lead 28 California girls basketball teams at Nike Tournament of Champions in Arizona

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The top two girls basketball teams in California lead a group of 28 entries representing the state across seven divisions scheduled to compete Dec. 18-21 in the 27th Nike Tournament of Champions in Mesa, Ariz. Ontario Christian (10-0), led by sophomore Kaleena Smith, received the top seed in the... Read more

The Best Podcasts for High School Athletes: Fueling Success Beyond the Field

Basketball Blog Multi-Sport News Podcasts Product Reviews/Top Ten Lists/Resources/Tips StaffPicks October 23, 2024 0

Podcasts have become extremely popular in recent years. These shows are a great way to be entertained, educated, and inspired on demand. There are podcasts on just about every genre and topic. This includes a large library of insightful sports podcasts that help to improve your game, gain insights... Read more

7 Simple And Effective Strength Training Exercises For Fall Sports

Basketball Blog Football Health & Fitness High School Football HS / CLUB Soccer Multi-Sport News NewsTicker Running XC-Track-Running August 15, 2024 0

As the leaves start to change color and the weather cools down, fall sports season to set to soon be in full swing. Whether you’re gearing up for cross country, soccer, football, or any other fall sport, strength training is a crucial component of your preparation. Building a solid... Read more

Basketball’s Team USA Wins Against Canada In First Olympic Exhibition

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The Team USA’s Olympic men’s basketball team was victorious in its first Paris Olympic exhibition against Canada with a final score of 86-72. But it wasn’t a slam dunk. Team USA was off to a rough start at the T-Mobile Arena on Thursday when Canada took over the court... Read more