Look: Grace Knox, Kennedy Smith, Etiwanda roll against Sierra Canyon for CIF-SS title (highlight video)

Etiwanda's 5-star forward duo of Grace Knox and Kennedy Smith led the Eagles to their second CIF-SS title in three years

RIVERSIDE, Calif. - Etiwanda is the Southern Section Open Division girls basketball champion for the second time in three years.

After leading just 20-15 at halftime, the Eagles continued their defensive masterclass in the second half while finding their rhythm on offense, and stampeded their way to a 65-44 victory.

Etiwanda vs. Sierra Canyon in the CIF Southern Section Open Division girls basketball final at Cal Baptist University on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024 / Photo by Andy Holzman

5-star junior Grace Knox led the game with 19 points and three steals, and grabbed a team-high 12 rebounds for Etiwanda. Kennedy Smith, a USC commit and McDonald's All-American, recorded 13 points, 11 rebounds, three assists, and three blocks. Long Beach State commit Mykelle Richards added 13 points on 4-6 shooting for the Eagles, and Aliyahna "Puff" Morris had 13 points, five rebounds, three assists, and two steals.

Sierra Canyon was led by 5-star sophomore Jerzy Robinson (17 points, 15 rebounds, two steals) and McDonald's All-American Mackenly Randolph (14 points, 16 rebounds, two steals). Izela Arenas added 11 points for Sierra Canyon.

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