Author Archives: Ronnie Flores
Melo Ball Scores 92 Points
One game and thee nights after Chino Hills sees its 60-game winning streak come to an end, sophomore LaMelo Ball goes off with a 92-point performance in a 146-123 victory over Los Osos of Rancho Cucamonga. It’s the No. 2 individual single-game scoring output in state history, according to Cal-Hi Sports.It’s also the most points […]
NEW Boys BB State Top 20 Rankings
Sierra Canyon tightens its grip on the No. 1 ranking after results from another memorable Nike Extravaganza, but still may have to get past defending CIF Open Division state champ Chino Hills in the CIF Southern Section Open Division. This week’s pecking order also sees a three-spot rise into the top 10 for both Sheldon...
Super 8 Boys BB State Ranks Update
After the first big four from the CIF Southern Section, there are some other tantalizing potential section playoff matchups from other places, especially the Sac-Joaquin with No. 5 Woodcreek and a team just outside the Super 8. NOTE: Our updated State Top 20 with lists of many other teams on the bubble will be posted […]
Nike X Friday Night Specials
State No. 4 Mater Dei has no trouble with Village Christian while national power Oak Hill Academy got warmed up for its big Saturday game by cruising past Foothills Christian of El Cajon. No. 4 Mater Dei (Santa Ana) 74, Village Christian (Sun Valley) 42 Mater Dei led 25-22 at halftime, then Mater Dei took […]
Chino Hills Winning Streak Snapped
National FAB 50 No. 5 and state No. 2 Chino Hills saw its 60-game winning streak snapped against national power Oak Hill Academy in the final game of the 2016 Nike Extravaganza. Read on for analysis, significance and what it means for the upcoming CIF Southern Section Open Division playoffs. Also on Saturday in big event at […]
NEW Boys BB State Top 20 Rankings
There’s two newcomers to the rankings and some movement this week, as we start eyeing potential post-season scenarios, especially in the rugged CIF Southern Section Open Division playoffs. The No. 1 team in the Central Section moves in but its coach is no stranger to winning or our state rankings, while the other new team...
Super 8 Boys BB State Ranks Update
With the first six slots seemingly locked in for awhile, there are two teams that this week have moved up into the Super 8 echelon of this week’s rankings — new No. 7 Alemany of Mission Hills and new No. 8 Roosevelt of Eastvale. NOTE: Our updated State Top 20 with lists of many other […]
Boys BB: RHP State Preview Recap
Chino Hills had another statement victory over FAB 50 ranked Wasatch Academy in the marquee game of the Rolling Hills Prep State Preview Classic presented by Scorebooklive. Chino Hills has now won 58 games in a row, eight from tying the reported state record of 66 held by Compton (1967-69).
NEW Boys BB State Top 20 Rankings
Most of the state’s best teams won last week, as the highest-ranked team to lose, L.A. Westchester, did so by only three points in the state’s best overall rivalry game versus No. 8 L.A. Fairfax. There is some movement at the bottom of the rankings, however, and a lone newcomer which returns. If you can’t...
Super 8 Boys BB State Ranks Update
There are no changes at the top of the order in our State Top 20 for this week, but No. 8 Fairfax suffers an injury loss that could be tough to overcome, especially with some of the teams on that team’s schedule in upcoming weeks. NOTE: Our updated State Top 20 with lists of many […]
