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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)

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

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.

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Huntington Beach student-athlete Kelly Reid, and her father Pascal, died in a plane crash that struck a furniture warehouse in Fullerton, Calif. on Feb. 2, 2024.
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California high school student-athlete and father killed in Fullerton plane crash

Huntington Beach multi-sport athlete Kelly Reid and her father, Pascal, died in a plane accident on Jan. 3 in Orange County

Tarek Fattal
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Sierra Canyon’s Bryce James, the son of NBA player LeBron James, jump to block Bartlett’s Bryson Johnson (4) as he goes for a layup during the game between Sierra Canyon and Bartlett High School during Memphis Hoopfest in Eads, Tenn., on Friday, January 3, 2025.
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Sierra Canyon's Bryce James looks like father LeBron James in chase down block (video)

Like father, like son they say ... Bryce James, youngest son of LeBron James, records a chase down block at tournament in Memphis, Tenn.

Tarek Fattal
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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.

Tarek Fattal
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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.

Tarek Fattal
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Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo (4) escapes a tackle by Texas defensive lineman Alfred Collins (95) during the fourth quarter in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl in Atlanta on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025.
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Where Did Arizona State's Cam Skattebo Go To High School?

The Arizona State running back made quite the impression on folks during Wednesday's Chick-Fil-A Bowl in Atlanta

Andy Villamarzo
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Myles Walker (left), Issac Williamson (middle) and Brayden Burries pose after winning Classic at Damien Platinum Division.
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Top 25 California Southern Section high school boys basketball rankings (12/30/2024)

There's a new No. 1 in the Southland ... The Classic at Damien helped to shape the rankings heading into 2025 due to head-to-head matchups.

Tarek Fattal
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St. John Bosco forward Christian Collins (right) looks to score against Heritage Christian in the Classic at Damien.
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Classic at Damien high school basketball championship schedule: St. John Bosco, Roosevelt set for Platinum final

California's top high school basketball teams will face off in the Classic at Damien final on Monday night at 8:30 p.m.

Tarek Fattal
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Jan 2, 2022; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DeSean Jackson (1) in the second half against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
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New Delaware State HC Desean Jackson Spent 2024 Coaching High School Football In California

The former NFL wide receiver coached up wide receivers and specialists at Woodrow Wilson High School

Andy Villamarzo
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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.

Tarek Fattal
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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.

Tarek Fattal
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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.

Tarek Fattal
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Eastvale Roosevelt wins the 2024 Tarkanian Classic in Las Vegas, beating Notre Dame Sherman Oaks in the final, 76-58.
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Top 25 California Southern Section high school boys basketball rankings (12/22/2024)

Biggest storyline came from the Tarkanian Classic in Las Vegas, which Eastvale Roosevelt won by beating Notre Dame/Sherman Oaks Saturday night.

Tarek Fattal
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Newbury Park senior wideout Shane Rosenthal is the High School on SI 2024 CIF Southern Section Player of the Year.
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All-CIF Southern Section 2024 football team: Newbury Park's Shane Rosenthal is Player of the Year

The 2024 All-CIF Southern Section high school football team, presented by High School on SI, includes Player, Offense, Defense and Team of the Year honors ... plus more.

Tarek Fattal
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Aaron Huerta (left) is the new head football coach at Bishop Alemany High.
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Alemany hires Aaron Huerta as new head football coach

Aaron Huerta, who was the head coach at Harvard-Westlake for the last five seasons, will be the next football coach at Bishop Alemany.

Tarek Fattal
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Mater Dei football players are all smiles with the 2024 CIF State Open Division trophy after beating De La Salle 37-15 at Saddleback College.
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Is Mater Dei's 2024 football team the best ever? Defense, schedule make strong case

The Monarchs went 13-0 and won their second straight CIF State Open Division title, could this year's edition of Mater Dei could be the best ever?

Tarek Fattal
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Notre Dame/Sherman Oaks' forward Tyran Stokes attacks the rim against Fairfax on Friday, December 13, 2024.
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Top 25 California Southern Section high school boys basketball rankings (12/15/2024)

Tyran Stokes finally makes debut for Notre Dame which helps them rise in the latest Top 25 rankings.

Tarek Fattal
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Jordon Davison and Mater Dei brushed aside De La Salle in the 2024 CIF Open Division state championship game. The Monarchs won, 37-15.
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Mater Dei beats De La Salle for California high school football Open Division championship: Live updates recap

The Monarchs defeat the Spartans 37-15 in the CIF Open Division state final for their fifth state title and second in a row

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Sonora running back Tommy Sutton runs against St. Pius in the CIF State Division 4A final at Veterans Stadium in Long Beach, Calif. on December 14, 2024.
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California high school football team wins first CIF State title attempting just four passes

Sonora High wins first California state championship with dominant running game — attempts just four passes.

Tarek Fattal
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Tyran Stokes makes impressive debut for Notre Dame/Sherman Oaks in win over Fairfax on December 13, 2024.
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Tyran Stokes impresses in junior season debut for Notre Dame/Sherman Oaks (highlights + interview)

Stokes had 20 points in an impressive debut for Notre Dame High in Los Angeles.

Tarek Fattal
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Sonora defeats St. Pius in the CIF State Division 4A final at Veterans Stadium in Long Beach, Calif. on December 14, 2024.
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California CIF State high school football championship scoreboard (Dec. 13-14)

All the scores and notable stats from the CIF State football championships on Friday and Saturday.

Tarek Fattal
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Narbonne football coach Malcolm Manuel (right) poses with an assistant coach after winning the LA City Section Open Division title on November 29, 2024.
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California high school football coach steps down after winning CIF title

Narbonne coach Malcolm Manuel resigns shortly after winning the LA City Section Open Division championship.

Tarek Fattal
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Notre Dame/Sherman Oaks star junior Tyran Stokes is the No. 1 prospect in the 2026 class.
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California basketball star Tyran Stokes explains why he prefers traditional high school experience (video)

"At Prolific (Prep), it was basketball, basketball, basketball ... (at Notre Dame) I get to enjoy time to myself," Stokes said.

Tarek Fattal
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De La Salle QB Toa Faavae jukes a couple defenders on his way to a 12-yard scamper in Friday's 42-14 win over San Ramon Valley.
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California CIF State high school football championship previews, storylines for each final

Can De La Salle hang with Mater Dei in the CIF State Open Division final? That's just one storyline ahead of this weekend's 15 state championship finals.

Tarek Fattal, Mitch Stephens
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Long Beach Poly football coach Stephen Barbee stands on sideline while coaching against Mission Viejo at SoFi Stadium.
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Historic California high school football program seeks new coach after sudden resignation

Long Beach Poly football coach Stephen Barbee announced at the team's end-of-year banquet that he's stepping down after six seasons.

Tarek Fattal
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