Sports Academy Swish, Why Not Premier and Cal Stars positioned well in Las Vegas, all earning top eight seeds in Nike EYBL 17-under girls basketball nationals in Chicago
BasketballBlogCentral Coast SectionCentral SectionFeaturesHigh School BasketballNewsNewsTickerNorth Coast SectionOakland SectionSac-Joaquin SectionSan Diego SectionSouthern SectionStaffPicks July 15, 2025 0
LAS VEGAS – The final four-day stretch of the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League 17-under division was running simultaneously as the Nike Tournament of Champions West event at the Las Vegas Convention Center. But it turned out to be a significant showcase for a pair of California teams, who... Read more
Late rally by Mater Dei girls basketball team falls short against Bishop Ireton of Virginia in The Throne quarterfinals in New Jersey
BasketballBlogFeaturesHigh School BasketballNewsNewsTickerSouthern SectionStaffPicks March 27, 2025 0
Mater Dei couldn’t overcome a sluggish start from the field, in addition to McDonald’s All-American Addie Deal not competing, and a late comeback effort fell short for the Lady Monarchs in a 62-57 setback Thursday against the Cardinals of Bishop Ireton in Virginia in the quarterfinals at the third... Read more
Mater Dei girls basketball team gets big lift with return of Devyn Kiernan in win against Bishop Montgomery in Southern California Regional quarterfinals in Open Division state playoffs; Sierra Canyon also advances
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Mater Dei welcomed the return Wednesday night of Southern Utah-bound senior Devyn Kiernan to the lineup, helping the third-seeded Monarchs cruise to a 76-40 victory against No. 6 Bishop Montgomery in the opening round of the Southern California Regional in the Open Division girls basketball state playoffs. Kiernan was... 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
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