Tarek Fattal

Joined: Jul 30, 2023

Tarek Fattal has been covering high school sports since 2015 in Southern California and primarily in Los Angeles, covering notable athletes such as Bronny James, Kayvon Thibodeaux and Alyssa Thompson. He was with the LA Daily News for eight years, which included being the beat reporter for the UCLA men's basketball team. Tarek can be seen on TV regularly on CBS/KCAL as a sports analyst with Jim Hill.

Apr 1, 2025; Brooklyn, NY, USA; McDonald's All American West guard Darryn Peterson (22) dunks the ball during the first half of the game at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Pamela Smith-Imagn Images

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Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer named 2025 McDonald's All-American Game MVPs

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CIF Southern Section high school baseball playoff computer rankings (4/1/25)

Mar 31, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; McDonald’s All American West forward Tounde Yessoufou (24) dunks the ball during the Sprite Jam Fest at Barclay's Center. Mandatory Credit: Pamela Smith-Imagn Images

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Baylor commit Tounde Yessoufou wins McDonald's All-American dunk contest

Jan 4, 2025; Gilbert, AZ, USA; Utah Prep Academy forward AJ Dybantsa (3) against Faith Family Academy (TX) during the Hoophall West High School Invitational at Highland High School. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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McDonald's All-American 2025 dunk and 3-point contest participants: AJ Dybantsa says his dunks 'never seen before'

Corona High poses for a championship photo after winning the 2025 Boras Classic.

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Top 25 California Southern Section high school baseball rankings (3/31/2025)

Corona stays unbeaten and dominates its way through the Boras Classic.

Roosevelt senior Brayden Burries, a 2025 McDonald's All-American, is eyeing a CIF State Open Division title.

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Brayden Burries' college decision expected in 'week or two', according to ESPN

Burries, a 5-star recruit and 2025 McDonald's All-American, told ESPN a decision on his future is near.

Columbus Explorers forward Cameron Boozer (12) drives to the basket as Grayson Rams forward Amir Taylor (11) guards him during the third quarter of a City of Palms Classic quarterfinal game at Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers, Fla., on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024.

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Cameron Boozer is Morgan Wootten National Boys High School Basketball Player of the Year

Boozer wins another Player of the Year award, being announced as the Morgan Wootten POY ahead of the 2025 McDonald's All-American game Tuesday in Brooklyn.

Vince Carter won the McDonald's All-American dunk contest in 1995.

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List of McDonald's All-American dunk contest, 3-point shootout winners since 1985

Some of the best names in basketball have won the dunk contest and 3-point shootout like LeBron James and JJ Redick.

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California All-State 2025 CIF boys basketball team by High School On SI: Brayden Burries is Player of the Year

The 2025 All-California CIF State team includes four McDonald's Americans: Burries, Khamenia, Yessoufou and Arenas.

Corona High's Billy Carlson (3) celebrates after rounding the bases from a home run against La Mirada in the Boras Classic final

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Nation's No. 1 high school baseball team rolls to Boras Classic championship victory

1st round MLB prospect Billy Carlson belted a three-run HR in the first inning to help Corona High defeat La Mirada in the tournament final.

Mater Dei girls flag football celebrates after stunning previously unbeaten Orange Lutheran during the 2024 season.

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Can Mater Dei be a national power in girls flag football? The new coach thinks so

Kevin Morton believes he can build Mater Dei into "the premier girls flag football program in the nation."

Newbury Park prolific junior quarterback Brady Smigiel, in the pocket during his team's 48-20 win over Calabasas on Oct. 10. Smigel completed 11 of 19 for 239 yards and four touchdowns, and he caught a 36-yard TD. His favorite target Shane Rosenthal had six catches for 167 yards and two touchdowns.

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5-star QB Brady Smigiel, Newbury Park high school football 2025 schedule

The opponents for the country's top QB, Brady Smigiel, are set for 2025.

Perry forward Koa Peat holds up a four representing his fourth championship after winning the Boys Open State Championship game over Sunnyslope at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix on March 8, 2025.

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Top 2025 basketball recruit Koa Peat picks Arizona on ESPN's Pat McAfee Show

Corona High senior pitcher Seth Hernandez pitches against Santa Margarita at the Boris Classic on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.

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Top California 2025 MLB Draft prospect Seth Hernandez impresses at Boras Classic

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Basketball player who scored 102 points in one game announces college decision

St. John Bosco (Calif.) receiver Daniel Odom shows emotion while taking the field with his teammates before facing Chaminade-Madonna in the season opener in Florida.