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Etiwanda withstands late Mater Dei rally in 63-60 victory to reach fourth consecutive CIF-Southern Section Open Division girls basketball championship game

Etiwanda withstands late Mater Dei rally in 63-60 victory to reach fourth consecutive CIF-Southern Section Open Division girls basketball championship game

BasketballBlogFeaturesHigh School BasketballNewsNewsTickerSouthern SectionStaffPicks February 23, 2025 0

RANCHO CUCAMONGA – For the past three months, Etiwanda has had to practice patience, and the Eagles needed to demonstrate composure once again Saturday night in the CIF-Southern Section Open Division girls basketball playoffs. Mater Dei has showcased a significant amount of resilience during the past month, and the... Read more
Ontario Christian girls basketball team prevails against Sierra Canyon to advance to first CIF-Southern Section Open Division final

Ontario Christian girls basketball team prevails against Sierra Canyon to advance to first CIF-Southern Section Open Division final

BasketballBlogFeaturesHigh School BasketballNewsNewsTickerSouthern SectionStaffPicks February 23, 2025 0

ONTARIO – There have been high expectations placed throughout the season on the young Ontario Christian girls basketball team. So far, Ontario Christian been meeting those expectations. Saturday, the top-seeded and No. 1-nationally ranked Knights downed fourth-seeded Sierra Canyon 62-52 in the final round of CIF Southern Section Open... Read more
Francis Parker relies on Isabella Riddle, impressive defensive effort to pull away from Rancho Bernardo in CIF-San Diego Section Open Division girls basketball playoff opener

Francis Parker relies on Isabella Riddle, impressive defensive effort to pull away from Rancho Bernardo in CIF-San Diego Section Open Division girls basketball playoff opener

BasketballBlogFeaturesHigh School BasketballNewsNewsTickerSan Diego SectionStaffPicks February 22, 2025 0

SAN DIEGO – Francis Parker School is used to being a top seed in the CIF-San Diego Section girls basketball playoffs and embracing the role as a favorite, which the team did last season to capture the Division 2 championship. But the Lancers quickly learned Friday that playing in... Read more
Westview girls basketball team rallies for win against Grossmont to celebrate 100th career victory for coach Melissa Peng; La Jolla Country Day and Mission Hills also advance in CIF-San Diego Section Open Division playoffs

Westview girls basketball team rallies for win against Grossmont to celebrate 100th career victory for coach Melissa Peng; La Jolla Country Day and Mission Hills also advance in CIF-San Diego Section Open Division playoffs

BasketballBlogFeaturesHigh School BasketballNewsNewsTickerSan Diego SectionStaffPicks February 22, 2025 0

SAN DIEGO – Before the members of the Westview High girls basketball team could spray coach Melissa Peng with several cans of Silly String to celebrate her 100th career coaching victory Friday night, the No. 4 Wolverines had to avoid having cold water poured on their postseason aspirations by... Read more
Archbishop Mitty girls basketball team seeking fourth straight CIF-Central Coast Section Open Division championship, 33rd title in program history

Archbishop Mitty girls basketball team seeking fourth straight CIF-Central Coast Section Open Division championship, 33rd title in program history

BasketballBlogCentral Coast SectionFeaturesHigh School BasketballNewsNewsTickerStaffPicks February 20, 2025 0

Archbishop Mitty has won the past three CIF-Central Coast Section Open Division girls basketball titles. The Monarchs have captured 32 section championships overall, including nine since the Open Division was first introduced in 2013. And the program recently celebrated a decade without losing a game in West Catholic Athletic... Read more
Brentwood girls basketball team relies on impressive third-quarter run in CIF-Southern Section Division 1 quarterfinals against Esperanza to reach fourth straight semifinal

Brentwood girls basketball team relies on impressive third-quarter run in CIF-Southern Section Division 1 quarterfinals against Esperanza to reach fourth straight semifinal

BasketballBlogFeaturesHigh School BasketballNewsNewsTickerSouthern SectionStaffPicks February 20, 2025 0

ANAHEIM – Keeping pace with the stellar 3-point shooting of the Brentwood School girls basketball team is a considerable challenge by itself. Trying to keep pace with the second-seeded Eagles while dealing with tired legs and mental fatigue as a result of their defensive pressure is a daunting task... Read more
Mater Dei girls basketball team survives significant test against Fairmont Prep in CIF-Southern Section Open Division playoffs; Etiwanda, Ontario Christian, Sierra Canyon also victorious

Mater Dei girls basketball team survives significant test against Fairmont Prep in CIF-Southern Section Open Division playoffs; Etiwanda, Ontario Christian, Sierra Canyon also victorious

BasketballBlogFeaturesHigh School BasketballNewsNewsTickerSouthern SectionStaffPicks February 20, 2025 0

Mater Dei didn’t need a reminder of the challenges presented by competing in the CIF-Southern Section Open Division girls basketball playoffs prior to their showdown against Etiwanda, but just in case the third-seeded Monarchs felt like they hadn’t been a battle-tested group in clutch situations in recent weeks, No.... Read more
Hamilton girls basketball team has big aspirations as top seed in L.A. City Section Open Division playoffs, reigning champion Birmingham receives No. 2 seed

Hamilton girls basketball team has big aspirations as top seed in L.A. City Section Open Division playoffs, reigning champion Birmingham receives No. 2 seed

BasketballBlogFeaturesHigh School BasketballLos Angeles City SectionNewsNewsTickerStaffPicks February 17, 2025 0

Since the Open Division was introduced in the City Section girls basketball playoffs a decade ago, three schools from the Western League – Fairfax, Palisades and Westchester – have combined to win seven championships in the elite bracket. Hamilton (23-2) is looking to add to that legacy this season,... Read more
Folsom and Stockton St. Mary’s secure top two seeds in Sac-Joaquin Section Division 1 girls basketball playoffs, seeking third straight finals showdown

Folsom and Stockton St. Mary’s secure top two seeds in Sac-Joaquin Section Division 1 girls basketball playoffs, seeking third straight finals showdown

BasketballBlogFeaturesHigh School BasketballNewsNewsTickerSac-Joaquin SectionStaffPicks February 16, 2025 0

Following a pair of thrilling matchups the past two years in the Division 1 girls basketball championship game, the CIF-Sac-Joaquin Section has the potential to showcase another showdown involving Folsom and Stockton St. Mary’s this postseason. Folsom prevailed by a 58-53 margin in 2023 to capture the first section... Read more
Acalanes awarded top seed in CIF-North Coast Section Open Division girls basketball playoffs, defending champion Cardinal Newman earns No. 4 seed

Acalanes awarded top seed in CIF-North Coast Section Open Division girls basketball playoffs, defending champion Cardinal Newman earns No. 4 seed

BasketballBlogFeaturesHigh School BasketballNewsNewsTickerNorth Coast SectionStaffPicks February 16, 2025 0

Since the introduction of the CIF-North Coast Section Open Division girls basketball playoffs in 2020, a different champion has been crowned each year. That trend has the potential to continue this season, with Acalanes (27-1) and San Ramon Valley (25-3) earning the top two seeds and both receiving byes... Read more
Etiwanda, Ontario Christian and Sierra Canyon roll to CIF-Southern Section Open Division girls basketball victories

Etiwanda, Ontario Christian and Sierra Canyon roll to CIF-Southern Section Open Division girls basketball victories

BasketballBlogFeaturesHigh School BasketballNewsNewsTickerSouthern SectionStaffPicks February 16, 2025 0

Etiwanda extended a pair of impressive streaks Saturday in a 96-57 victory against No. 7 Fairmont Prep in the opening pool-play game of the CIF-Southern Section Open Division girls basketball playoffs. McDonald’s All-American and Cal commit Aliyahna “Puff” Morris had 24 points, four rebounds and four assists for the... Read more
Addie Deal gets McDonald’s All-American jersey, 2,000 career points and lifts Mater Dei to third win this season against Windward in CIF-Southern Section Open Division girls basketball playoffs

Addie Deal gets McDonald’s All-American jersey, 2,000 career points and lifts Mater Dei to third win this season against Windward in CIF-Southern Section Open Division girls basketball playoffs

BasketballBlogFeaturesHigh School BasketballNewsNewsTickerSouthern SectionStaffPicks February 16, 2025 0

SANTA ANA – It was going to be a tough act to follow for Addie Deal following an extended pre-game ceremony Saturday night to present the McDonald’s All-American with an honorary jersey to celebrate her selection for the April 1 event at the Barclays Center in New York. It... Read more