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Tati Griffin (12) celebrates after a big shot against Etiwanda in the CIF Southern Section Open Division final at the Toyota Arena in Ontario, Calif. on Saturday, March 1.

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Ontario Christian girls basketball sparks era of dominance with Open Division victory

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Ontario Christian girls basketball sparks era of dominance with Open Division victory

Kaleena Smith, Tati Griffin and Sydney Douglas — a sophomore and two freshmen — took down veteran-led Etiwanda for the program's first Open Division crown.

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Roosevelt’s Myles Walker celebrates after a basket during the CIF Southern Section Open Division final against Notre Dame/Sherman Oaks at the Toyota Arena in Ontario on Saturday, March 1.

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Roosevelt’s toughness shines in victory over Notre Dame in CIF Open Division final

Despite being out-rebounded and outscored in the paint, Roosevelt’s timely shot making and tough-nosed defense anchored its championship victory.

Alijah Arenas (left) and Tajh Ariza battle in the LA City Section Open Division final at LA Southwest College on Friday, February 28, 2025.

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Trevor Ariza's son beats Gilbert Arenas’ son for high school basketball championship

Alijah Arenas and Tajh Ariza — the sons of former NBA standouts — faced off in the Los Angeles City championship.

Eastvale Roosevelt senior point guard Myles Walker is the 'heart and soul' of the Mustangs, according to coach Stephen Singleton.

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'Heart and soul' of California's top basketball team is 5-9 guard Myles Walker

Roosevelt High will play in its second straight CIF Southern Section Open Division final Saturday, thanks to the selfless play of pesky PG Myles Walker.

Etiwanda’s Grace Knox helped to guide the Eagles to a fourth straight CIF Southern Section Open Division final with a win over Mater Dei Saturday night.

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CIF girls basketball playoffs: Etiwanda, Ontario Christian set for Open Division final clash

Etiwanda will play in its fourth straight Open Division final on March 1.

Harvard-Westlake's Nik Khamenia (left) and Notre Dame's Tyran Stokes went head-to-head for a berth to the CIF Southern Section Open Division final on Feb. 21, 2025.

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No. 1 junior Tyran Stokes bests Duke commit Nik Khamenia in California high school basketball playoff showdown

Harvard-Westlake's Nik Khamenia and Notre Dame's Tyran Stokes went head-to-head for a berth to the CIF Southern Section Open Division final.

Sierra Canyon girls basketball coach Alicia Komaki watches on as her team plays at home against Harvard-Westlake.

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CIF girls basketball playoffs: Open Division juggernauts set for unofficial semifinals (video)

The stage is set for Saturday night. Ontario Christian hosts Sierra Canyon and Etiwanda hosts Mater Dei. Winners will advance to the Open Division final.

Harvard-Westlake senior Nik Khamenia directs a teammate during a game against St. Francis at the Intuit Dome.

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CIF Open Division: Harvard-Westlake, Notre Dame set for unofficial semifinal

A recap of Open Division action after three rounds of pool play, which has set up a third showdown between Harvard-Westlake and Notre Dame this season.

Honor Fa'alave-Johnson transferred from St. Augustine to Cathedral Catholic after his freshman season.

Recruiting

Five-star athlete on Florida State Seminoles offer: 'It's defensive back university'

Cathedral Catholic (California) five-star athlete Honor Fa'alave-Johnson is only a sophomore in high school. But he's already one of the most coveted prospects

Chatsworth guard Alijah Arenas is headed to USC after committing on Thursday afternoon.

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Alijah Arenas commits to USC basketball on NBA dad Gilbert Arenas' show

Alijah will play for Eric Mussleman, who coached his father Gilbert Arenas in the NBA in 2002-03 on the Golden State Warriors.

St. John Bosco senior guard Chris Komin is one of SoCal's top unsigned players.

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Top 25 unsigned high school basketball seniors in Southern California

Brayden Burries and Alijah Arenas headline the top unsigned seniors in Southern California. Both of which are McDonald All-Americans.

Newbury Park's Shane Rosenthal announced his commitment to UCLA on Jan. 28, 2025.

Recruiting

UCLA football lands commitment from Shane Rosenthal, California's all-time receptions leader

Rosenthal is Top 10 all-time in four California high school football categories, including receptions, TD catches, receiving yards and interceptions.

Sophomore AJ Okoh (left) and freshman Shalen Sheppard have Brentwood 22-3 after stunning Windward on the road Monday night.

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Brentwood basketball's talented underclassmen will be a force in Division 1 playoffs

Sophomore guard AJ Okoh and freshman forward Shalen Sheppard anchored Brentwood to a big league win over Windward Monday night.

Harvard-Westlake's Nikolas Khamenia is announced with the starting lineup before their game in the Desert Holiday Classic in Rancho Mirage, Calif., Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024.

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9 California high school basketball players selected for 2025 McDonald's All-American game

Alijah Arenas, son of former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas, is the first McDonald's All-American selection from the City Section since Renardo Sidney in 2009.

Harvard-Westlake senior Isaiah Carroll is emerging as a top player for the two-time defending CIF State Open Division champs.

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California's No. 1 high school basketball team finds third for monster trio in hunt of another state title

Harvard-Westlake's Isaiah Carroll has emerged as a major impact player in the Wolverines' hunt for historic third consecutive CIF State Open Division crown.

Mesrobian's Nick Khatchikian scored a California record 102 points against Waverly on Jan. 23, 2025.

California high school basketball brothers set 102-point, 35-assist single-game records (video)

Mesrobian High twin brothers Nick and Dylan Khatchikian each broke single-game California records Thursday night. One for scoring and one for assists.

Sierra Canyon's Gavin Hightower is hitting his stride as a true point guard as the postseason approaches.

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Iona commit Gavin Hightower channeling floor general mantra for surging Sierra Canyon basketball

The senior point guard is guiding Sierra Canyon through a stretch of its best basketball heading into the heart of Mission League play.

Bryce James wins MVP after a career-high 16 points at the Hoophall Classic.

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Bryce James erupts from downtown, wins MVP in Sierra Canyon win at Hoophall Classic

LeBron James’ youngest son, Bryce James, a senior at Sierra Canyon, dazzled from downtown in front of a sold out crowd.

Former Notre Dame/Sherman Oaks baseball standout, Hunter Greene, is donating free cleats to high school and college players impacted by Los Angeles wildfires.

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California wildfires: MLB pitcher Hunter Greene donating cleats to affected high school, college baseball players

Greene, a 2024 MLB All-Star, is offering free cleats to baseball players impacted by fires in Los Angeles.

Redondo Union boys basketball poses after winning the Tournament of Champions in Phoenix, Ariz.

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Top 25 California Southern Section high school boys basketball rankings (1/5/2025)

Roosevelt, Harvard-Westlake, St. John Bosco, Sierra Canyon and Redondo Union go unbeaten out of state to start the new year.

Dec 29, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) runs with the ball as Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) attempts a tackle during the third quarter at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

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Former California high school football standouts selected to NFL Pro Bowl 2025, including four QBs

The 2025 NFL Pro Bowl selections have been announced, and 11 former California high school stars will compete including four (of six) QBs.

Roosevelt's Brayden Burries drives to the basket against St. John Bosco in the Classic at Damien Platinum Division final.

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Top 20 high school boys basketball duos, trios in Southern California

High school basketball's best one-two (and three) punches in Southern California, most coming from the powerful CIF Southern Section.

Arizona Prescott senior Uriah Tenette scored 54 points in a victory over Alijah Arenas and Chatsworth in the Classic at Damien.

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Arizona two-sport high school star drops 54 points against NBA son, who scores 56 in loss

Prescott's Uriah Tenette, who's listed at 5-foot-11, scored 54 points in showdown with 5-star guard Alijah Arenas, who poured in a tournament record 56 points.

Inglewood junior guard Jason Crowe Jr. scored 55 points in a narrow victory over Alijah Arenas at the Classic at Damien.

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5-star California guard drops 55 points against NBA player's son in high school basketball showdown

Inglewood High's Jason Crowe Jr. scores 55 points in a holiday tournament victory over Alijah Arenas while Gilbert Arenas watches.

Hudson Mayes (left) and CJ Madison for Redondo Union.

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Classic at Damien high school basketball Day 1 scoreboard: Redondo Union, La Mirada set up Day 2 showdown

Classic at Damien scores and notable stats from Day 1 of SoCal’s biggest high school basketball holiday tournament.