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Windward finally returns to court, but Mater Dei girls basketball team extends winning streak at MLK Showcase at Rosary Academy; Corona Centennial also prevails
FULLERTON – Windward was just grateful to be back on the basketball court competing in a game for the first time in three weeks at the inaugural Royals MLK Showcase at Rosary Academy, after having multiple contests postponed as a result of the recent Southern California wildfires. The biggest... Read more
Addie Deal, Kaeli Wynn lead Mater Dei girls basketball team over Windward in West Coast Jamboree Platinum Division championship
It took the Mater Dei High girls basketball team a little longer than anticipated to find its offensive rhythm Monday night against Windward in the Platinum Division final of the West Coast Jamboree. After producing knockout punches early in tournament contests against Oakland Tech and Bishop Montgomery, the Monarchs... Read more
Mater Dei girls basketball team remains on the offensive, reaches West Coast Jamboree Platinum Division final against Windward
Perhaps a loss to the nation’s top-ranked girls basketball team was all the motivation Mater Dei High needed to make sure it didn’t endure another setback for the rest of the year. After being held to a season-low 42 points Dec. 20 against Archbishop Mitty High, the Monarchs have... Read more
Mater Dei girls basketball team seeks first Platinum Division title at West Coast Jamboree since 2019
For the first time since 2019, Mater Dei is scheduled to compete Friday in the Platinum Division of the West Coast Jamboree, one of the largest annual girls basketball tournaments in the country. The event, which began in 2000, features 104 teams competing in 13 brackets, with semifinal matchups... Read more
Pride & Perseverance | Salesian Girls Basketball Takes Winding Road To Glory
Behind A Strength-In-Numbers Approach, Salesian Girls Basketball Navigated A Frustrating And Demanding Season To Win The Program’s First State Title • PICTURED ABOVE: Salesian senior Kaylie Edge. (David Gershon photos) The morning after winning his first state championship in four tries, Salesian High girls basketball coach Steve Pezzola was... Read more