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Harvard-Westlake boys basketball team goes deep to prevail against St. John Bosco in Southern California Regional opener in Open Division state playoffs

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STUDIO CITY – A showdown involving reigning California state champions turned into a showcase of efficient and effective 3-point shooting Wednesday night for host Harvard-Westlake in the opening round of the Southern California Regional in the Open Division boys basketball state playoffs. The fourth-seeded Wolverines knocked down 10 3-point... Read more

Archbishop Riordan, Eastvale Roosevelt secure No. 1 regional seeds in Open Division boys basketball state playoffs

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Harvard-Westlake is attempting to become the first boys basketball team in California prep history to win three consecutive Open Division state titles, but it will be a challenging journey for the Wolverines (30-2) in the Southern California Regional in order to return to the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.... Read more

Eastvale Roosevelt gets big second half from Brayden Burries against Sherman Oaks Notre Dame to capture first CIF-Southern Section Open Division boys basketball crown

Basketball Blog Features High School Basketball News NewsTicker Southern Section StaffPicks March 2, 2025 0

ONTARIO – Even after one of the more challenging halves of basketball in his entire high school career Saturday night, Brayden Burries could only look around the Eastvale Roosevelt bench and smile. Burries was able to appreciate the unselfish approach of Isaac Williamson, applaud the confidence of freshman Cameron... Read more

Ontario Christian outlasts Etiwanda to capture first CIF-Southern Section Open Division girls basketball title

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ONTARIO – It was a scenario Kaleena Smith had visualized numerous times during her career, even as recently as the night before the CIF-Southern Section Open Division girls basketball final. The point guard had the opportunity to win the first Open Division title in program history by making clutch... Read more

Montgomery comes through when it counts to capture first CIF-San Diego Section Open Division boys basketball championship

Basketball Blog Features High School Basketball News NewsTicker San Diego Section StaffPicks March 1, 2025 0

OCEANSIDE – Montgomery High was on the verge of winning the CIF-San Diego Section Open Division boys basketball title last season, only to watch as Jake Hall and his Carlsbad teammates produced a timely six-point run in the final three minutes to deny the Aztecs a championship celebration for... Read more

Mission Hills wins back-to-back CIF-San Diego Section Open Division girls basketball crowns with 60-51 victory over Francis Parker, secures record fifth Open title overall

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OCEANSIDE – Following the graduation of five starters from a championship lineup and the loss of Destiny Walker, the program’s lone senior, to a knee injury before the season even started, Mission Hills demonstrated it still had more than enough reinforcements to add to a remarkable legacy in the... Read more

Mission Hills girls basketball team continues climb back to the top of CIF-San Diego Section Open Division with semifinal win at rival La Jolla Country Day

Basketball Blog Features High School Basketball News NewsTicker San Diego Section StaffPicks February 26, 2025 0

LA JOLLA – On the home side of the gymnasium at La Jolla Country Day School behind the Torreys’ bench, there is a rock-climbing wall that student-athletes of all ages can use to work on speed, strength and adaptability. Mission Hills was perfectly content Tuesday night to just stay... Read more

Bishop’s School secures seventh straight CIF-San Diego Section Open Division girls water polo title; Rancho Bernardo, Cathedral Catholic and Ramona also victorious

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The Bishop’s School of La Jolla extended its own record Saturday night with a seventh consecutive CIF-San Diego Section Open Division girls water polo championship, holding off a late Carlsbad rally to produce a 10-8 victory at the Coggan Family Aquatic Complex. The Knights (18-10) knocked off Carlsbad (18-11)... Read more

Alex Stoddard helps Oaks Christian shut down Newport Harbor to capture first CIF-Southern Section Open Division girls water polo crown

Aquatics Blog Features News NewsTicker Southern Section StaffPicks Water Polo February 23, 2025 0

WALNUT – With more than 60 CIF-Southern Section championships in the school’s history that spans nearly 25 years, it is a significant achievement for any Oaks Christian athletic program to become the first to accomplish a goal or reach a level of success never previously celebrated in Westlake Village.... Read more

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

Basketball Blog Features High School Basketball News NewsTicker Southern Section StaffPicks 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

Basketball Blog Features High School Basketball News NewsTicker Southern Section StaffPicks 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

Basketball Blog Features High School Basketball News NewsTicker San Diego Section StaffPicks 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