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Jerzy Robinson of Sierra Canyon (CA) celebrates after hitting a 3-pointer against Long Island Lutheran at the 2026 Hoophall Classic.

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With Geno Auriemma and Dawn Staley on hand, the 2026 Hoophall Classic dedicated a full day to girls basketball for the first time in the event's history.

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Olivia Elsokary (1) had a record-setting 25 steals in Westlake's 48-31 win over Santa Barbara on December 20, 2025.

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Westlake (CA) sophomore guard Olivia Elsokary broke the national single-game steals record that was set more than 30 years ago.

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Inglewood's Jason Crowe Jr. became the Golden State's all-time scoring leader, and the number will continue to grow to an untouchable number ...

Ontario Christian (CA) sophomore Kaleena Smith drives for a layup against Christ the King (NY) in 2025 Hoophall Classic..

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A recap of the week's top performances, notable headlines and scores from high school basketball in the CIF Southern Section.

Apr 1, 2025; Brooklyn, NY, USA; McDonald's All American West players huddle during the first half of the game at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Pamela Smith-Imagn Images

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High School On SI National High 5: Louisville bound Mekel Brown Jr. edges No. 1 girls basketball recruit in the country at McDonald's Sprite Jam competition; Tounde Yessoufou wins dunk contest

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Three McDonald's All-Americans highlight the 2025 All-CIF SoCal team: Aliyahna Morris, Grace Knox and Addison Deal.

Carondelet celebrates after its 51-48 win over Sage Hill for the CIF State Division 3 girls championship at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.

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All of High School on SI's CIF State high school basketball championship coverage on one page, including stories and stats on all 12 games.

Etiwanda's Grace Knox attempts a jump shot against Ontario Christian at the CIF Southern Section Open Division final at the Toyota Arena on March 1, 2025.

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Etiwanda is headed back to the CIF State Open Division final for a third straight time.

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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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.

Tualatin freshman point guard Love Best.

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These class of 2028 standouts have been sensational on the court this season

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

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

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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'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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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.

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Taking down national-ranked opponents, Ontario Christian and Etiwanda girls’ are teams to beat after impressive performances at the Hoophall Classic.

Dec 3, 2024; Storrs, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma watches from the sideline as they take on the Holy Cross Crusaders at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

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Ontario Christian (California) sophomore PG Kaleena Smith dazzled in a convincing victory in front of the Hall of Fame coach.

Sabrina Ionescu (right) takes a team picture with Carondelet after winning a North Coast Section championship. She'll take photos with all the winning teams on Saturday, the second of two days of the Sabrina Ionescu Showcase at Carondelet and De La Salle high schools

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Three-time All-Star and WNBA champion for the New York Liberty hosts a two-day, 24-game event in Concord Friday and Saturday

Archbishop Mitty junior McKenna Woliczko scored a career-high 38 points and hauled in 15 rebounds as the Monarchs outlasted Jazzy Davidson (35 points) and Clackamas (Ore.) 83-77 in overtime during a Nike Tournament of Champions quarterfinal game at Skyline Prep High School in Phoenix (Ariz.).

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Preseason All-Americans combine for 73 points as the Monarchs hold on for an 83-77 overtime win in quarterfinal thriller

Gilbert Arenas' youngest daughter, Hamiley, will play her high school basketball at Notre Dame Sherman Oaks High in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Hamiley Arenas is up next, the youngest daughter of former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas, has enrolled to Notre Dame Sherman Oaks for her high school freshman season.

Archbishop Mitty's McKenna Woliczko helped her team hold the No. 1 ranking much of the 2023-24 year before loss to Etiwanda.

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Here are SBLive’s 2023-24 Sophomore All-American girls basketball teams, compiled by national girls basketball reporter Lance Smith: --- PLAYER OF THE YEAR: F/C

Ontario Christian's Kaleena Smith posted one of the best freshman seasons in recent memory last winter.

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Kaleena Smith lived up to hype for Ontario Christian (California), averaging nearly 35 points per game as a ninth grader

Top players to watch in the CIF Southern Section girls basketball Open Division playoffs

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The CIFSS Open Division girls basketball playoffs kick off on Saturday evening. As usual, the field is star-studded, so here's what you need to know about the