Southern California high school basketball: Top stars, best performances in final week of 2021 (Dec. 27-31)
The final week of December in Southern California high school basketball included several big performances across several holiday tournaments involving the L.A. City, Southern and San Diego sections.
Here’s a quick look at some of the top stars and individual performances from the final week of December throughout SoCal.
Note: Entries are based on information provided by coaches, statisticians, media members and high school basketball fans. Don’t see any details for your team’s game? Email some notes and/or stats to bodie@scorebooklive.com.
SOCAL TOP STARS(Dec. 27-31)
Noah Marte, San Diego boys basketball: Marte averaged over 20 points per game last week helping the Cavers to a 3-1 record in The Holiday Classic.
Jake Hall, Carlsbad boys basketball: Hall averaged 24 points across four games in The Holiday Classic including 37 points against Santa Fe Christian in the 3rd place game.
Justin White, Mission Hills boys basketball: White averaged 20 points per game while leading the Grizzlies to a 4-0 record, winning the American Division of The Holiday Classic.
Jake Jackson, Madison boys basketball: Jackson had 30 points, nine rebounds, three steals and two blocks against Brighton (Utah) last week.
Xavier Rubio, Eastlake boys basketball: Rubio averaged over 21 points per game while leading the Titans to three wins last week.
Elijah Newsome, Otay Ranch boys basketball: Newsome averaged 19 points, six rebounds, five assists, and five steals per game during a 3-1 week for the Mustangs.
Angel Riggins, Helix girls basketball: Riggins had 14 points, 12 rebounds, and eight steals in last week's 36-35 win over Chula Vista.
Madeleine De Kodia, Aquinas girls basketball: De Kodia averaged 12 points per game last week leading the Falcons to a 4-0 record and had ten steals and six assists on Thursday.
Fatuma Abdi, Crawford girls basketball: Abdi had 22 points and 11 steals against La Jolla and then had ten points, 20 rebounds, and six blocks in a game against Montgomery later in the same day.
Dayvis Key, San Marcos girls basketball: Key had 13 points, 11 rebounds, and six blocks in Monday's win over Sage Creek.
Tiani Abrams, Rancho Buena Vista girls basketball: Abrams averaged 24 points, eight rebounds, and five assists during the final two games last week against Palm Springs and San Pasqual.
Reynna Saavedra, San Pasqual girls basketball: Saavedra had 21 points, seven rebounds, and seven steals against Lincoln on Monday.
Carla Hyatt, Shadow Hills girls basketball: Hyatt had 23 points, 12 rebounds, five steals, four assists, and two blocks against Monte Vista.
Bailey Barnhard, Del Norte girls basketball: Barnhard had 24 points, 14 rebounds and three blocks against Orangewood Academy on Monday.
Jessica Grant, Mission Hills girls basketball: Grant had 24 points and six steals in last week's win over Sage Hill.
Ariik Mawien, Capistrano Valley Christian boys basketball: Mawien had 14 points, 11 rebounds and four blocks in last week's game against Long Beach Poly.
Isaiah Espinoza, Beaumont boys basketball: Espinoza had 27 points and seven steals against Moreno Valley.
Keishmer Foster, Aquinas boys basketball: Foster had seven points, ten rebounds, ten assists, and four steals against Pacific.
Arnie Corpus, Redlands East Valley boys basketball: Corpus had 23 points including six three-pointers to help beat Ramona last week.
Kaden Minter, Mater Dei boys basketball: Minter had 15 points, 11 rebounds, and six assists to help the Monarchs beat Mayfair last week.
Jack Wheaton, Woodcrest Christian boys basketball: Wheaton had 15 points, 12 rebounds, three assists and two blocks against Bethel Christian.
Samson Hall, Moorpark boys basketball: Hall had 30 points and ten rebounds in Tuesday's win over Pacific Ridge.