Author Archives: CalHiSports.com Staff
Boys, Girls BB State Rank Updates
The big news this week is on the girls side since a D5 school with just six players on the roster is now inside the State Top 20. Say hello to Eastside Prep. Among the boys, no teams crack the State Top 20 as a vast majority of playoff favorites win in the early rounds […]
State Stat Stars of the Week
Based on this week’s hot scorers, UC Irvine has got a dandy class coming in led by Brandon Smith & Max Hazzard. For the girls, Freedom of Oakley’s Cydnee Kinslow makes the state record book for blocking 16 shots in one game.
Boys, Girls BB State Rank Updates
There is one lone newcomer this week in the boys’ Top 20 as Modesto Christian joins list of California’s elite boys teams. Boys teams in the loaded CIFSS Open Division playoffs do get penalized for losing, but only one drops out of the rankings. For the girls, Mitty’s win over St. Ignatius doesn’t cause too […]
State Stat Stars of the Week
Betweeen Colin Slater, Ethan Richardson and Rebecca Gallis, they’re keeping CIF Central Section historian Bob Barnett pretty busy these days. A huge week by All-American candidate Sabrina Ionusu of Orinda Miramonte, meanwhile, also stands out.
Coaches Speak: More CIF Bowl Games
In a non-scientific survey of top football coaches from around the state who responded to a questionnaire we sent out last week, there appears to be a majority of them who are not supportive of that many teams potentially playing 16-game schedules.
Boys, Girls BB State Rank Updates
There are two newcomers this week for the State Top 20 among boys as Alemany of Mission Hills and six-time state champion Westchester of Los Angeles join list. For the girls, Alemany gets bumped up into the first 10 but very few changes as section playoffs are poised to begin. Check below for this week’s […]
Boys, Girls BB State Rank Updates
Bishop O’Dowd edges Mater Dei for the No. 1 ranking among boys as we continue our theme of not penalizing teams for losses to top nationally ranked out-of-state foes. For the girls, Alemany of Mission Hills gets rewarded for win over Chaminade with six-spot bump but doesn’t quite yet get into the top 10. Check […]
State Stat Stars of the Week
It’s been the joy of Christmas all season at Oceanside and the 6-foot-5 senior has his biggest week yet. We also have a 48-point outburst from Long Beach Jordan point guard. Among the girls, Dijonai Carrington has another head-turning total for rebounds while Emery’s Antuanisha Wright pours in 40 and 34 points in back-to-back outings.
U.S. Olympian’s Goal-Setting Tips
Sheila Hudson of Rio Linda competed at the 1996 Olympic Games and once held the world record in the triple jump. Here are excerpts of a story she once wrote for us when we edited the Student Sports national magazine. The advice still rings true today.
