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Birmingham wins fifth L.A. City Section girls water polo title, first in Open Division by defeating reigning champion Palisades; Granada Hills grabs first Division 1 crown

Aquatics Blog Features Los Angeles City Section News NewsTicker StaffPicks Water Polo February 20, 2025 0

Although Palisades had already won three L.A. City Section girls water polo championships, including the inaugural Open Division crown last year, returning to the final this season might be recognized as the most inspiring achievement in Dolphins’ program history. After having their season interrupted for several weeks as a... 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

Basketball Blog Features High School Basketball Los Angeles City Section News NewsTicker StaffPicks 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

McDonald’s All-American Alijah Arenas and Chatsworth awarded top seed in L.A. City Section Open Division boys basketball playoffs

Basketball Blog Features High School Basketball Los Angeles City Section News NewsTicker StaffPicks February 17, 2025 0

Chatsworth has won multiple CIF-L.A. City Section boys basketball titles, but the Chancellors have never captured a championship in the top division. Led by McDonald’s All-American Alijah Arenas, Chatsworth (20-7) secured the top seed in Open Division playoffs, with the eight-team bracket showcasing games Wednesday, followed by the semifinals... Read more

Top-ranked Ontario Christian girls basketball team completes remarkable regular-season run by defeating Lynwood in featured game of Palisades Riptide Showcase

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

REDONDO BEACH – For a young group that has been in the spotlight and played in front of large crowds in big venues no matter where it has competed in California or anywhere else across the country, the top-ranked Ontario Christian girls basketball team still values the opportunity to... Read more

Rialto girls basketball team comes up big in Palisades Riptide Showcase victory against Sage Hill; Chloe Choy sparks Redondo Union rally, Fairmont Prep, Windward, Mira Costa, Louisville and Chaminade also win

Basketball Blog Features High School Basketball Los Angeles City Section News NewsTicker Southern Section StaffPicks February 2, 2025 0

REDONDO BEACH – With one of the elite backcourt tandems in the state in Jackie Polk and Carrington Davis, Rialto High provided a reminder Saturday against Sage Hill that regardless of what division the Knights are placed in for the upcoming CIF-Southern Section girls basketball playoffs, there is significant... Read more

Girls Cross Country Section Rankings

Blog Central Coast Section Central Section Los Angeles City Section News NewsTicker North Coast Section Northern Section Oakland Section Rankings Running Sac-Joaquin Section San Diego Section San Francisco Section Southern Section StaffPicks XC-Track-Running November 7, 2024 0

The high school girls cross country season has concluded the regular-season schedule in every section across the state, with league championship and postseason competition upcoming in the days and weeks ahead. Here is a look at the top girls cross country programs in each of the 10 sections that... Read more

Boys Cross Country Section Rankings

Blog Central Coast Section Central Section Los Angeles City Section News NewsTicker North Coast Section Northern Section Oakland Section Rankings Running Sac-Joaquin Section San Diego Section San Francisco Section Southern Section StaffPicks XC-Track-Running November 5, 2024 0

The high school boys cross country season has concluded the regular-season schedule in every section across the state, with league championship and postseason competition upcoming in the days and weeks ahead. Here is a look at the top boys cross country programs in each of the 10 sections that... Read more

Boys Water Polo Section Rankings

Aquatics Blog Central Coast Section Central Section Features Los Angeles City Section News NewsTicker North Coast Section Rankings Sac-Joaquin Section San Diego Section Southern Section StaffPicks Water Polo November 4, 2024 0

The high school boys water polo schedule has concluded the regular season all across the state, with the Southern Section playoffs already underway and all the remaining sections beginning postseason play this week. Here is a look at the top boys water polo programs in each of the seven... Read more

Taft girls volleyball, seeking first title in a decade, gets top seed in L.A. City Section Open Division playoffs

Blog Los Angeles City Section News NewsTicker StaffPicks VOLLEYBALL — Served by NCVA October 25, 2024 0

Taft has won five L.A. City girls volleyball titles in program history, but the Toreadors are still seeking their first Open Division championship. Following losses in the Open Division finals the past two years, Taft begins its pursuit of a potential third consecutive appearance in the championship match as... Read more

Boys Water Polo Section Rankings

Aquatics Blog Central Coast Section Central Section Features Los Angeles City Section News NewsTicker North Coast Section Rankings Sac-Joaquin Section San Diego Section Southern Section StaffPicks Water Polo October 21, 2024 0

The high school boys water polo schedule is wrapping up the regular season all across the state, with the final weekend of tournament competition helping prepare teams for the postseason and other meaningful matchups to determine playoff seeding scheduled in the days ahead. Here is a look at the... Read more

Girls Cross Country Section Rankings

Blog Central Coast Section Central Section Los Angeles City Section News NewsTicker North Coast Section Northern Section Oakland Section Rankings Running Sac-Joaquin Section San Diego Section San Francisco Section Southern Section StaffPicks XC-Track-Running October 15, 2024 0

The high school cross country season has reached the midway point all across the state, with several teams having already raced in several quality invitationals, with more meaningful meets and significant showdowns scheduled in the days and weeks ahead. Here is a look at the top girls cross country... Read more

Boys Cross Country Section Rankings

Blog Central Coast Section Central Section Los Angeles City Section News NewsTicker North Coast Section Northern Section Oakland Section Rankings Running Sac-Joaquin Section San Diego Section San Francisco Section Southern Section StaffPicks XC-Track-Running October 15, 2024 0

The high school cross country season has reached the midway point all across the state, with several teams having already raced in multiple elite invitationals, with more significant competitions and impactful matchups scheduled in the days and weeks ahead. Here is a look at the top boys cross country... Read more