Author Archives: Ronnie Flores
Super 8 Boys BB State Ranks Update
It’s no debate between Sierra Canyon and Chino Hills for the top spot in the Cal-Hi Sports state rankings since the Trailblazers already were in that position prior to getting their big wins over MLK weekend against Findlay Prep, Memphis East and La Lumiere. Foothills Christian and Fairfax also both move up. NOTE: Our updated […]
Sierra Canyon vs. Findlay Prep?
A CIF member program has never played prep basketball academy Findlay Prep (Henderson, Nev.), but state No. 1 Sierra Canyon of Chatsworth could meet the Pilots in the semifinals of the upcoming Bass Pro Shops Tournament of Champions on Friday 13th. Sierra Canyon reportedly will be able to play the Pilots at this event.
Former Mr. Fooball Alo Passes
Former Banning of Wilmington standout fullback Michael Alo passes at 53 years old. The Cal-Hi Sports 1980 Mr. Football never played a down of college football, but is legendary in South Bay and L.A. City Sectionc circles for his dominant play.
NEW Boys BB State Top 20 Rankings
There is only only one new team in the rankings, but some movement since top teams from around the state play each other in weekend showcase games. There is one new team in the Top 10 as the result of a key showcase game at the Take Flight Challenge at Redondo Union. Read on to...
Super 8 Boys BB State Ranks Update
There are no changes at the top of this week’s rankings, but there’s even more buzz surrounding No. 1 Sierra Canyon as it prepares to play in two huge showcase events over the MLK weekend. There’s also a lot of anticipation at No. 4 Mater Dei whether a prominent transfer will become immediately eligible or […]
Super 8 Boys BB State Ranks Update
After Sierra Canyon of Chatsworth lost its first game of the season in the title game of the Les Schwab tourney in Oregon, there was serious thought that the Trailblazers should no longer be No. 1 in the state. In the end, that didn’t happen. Read below for quick capsules and quick, free look at […]
NEW Boys BB State Top 20 Rankings
After all the results of the major holiday tournaments have been analyzed, it’s evident there are four teams statewide a cut above the rest and that NorCal will be a big underdog in the CIF Open Division state title game. Read on to see why we didn’t drop Sierra Canyon after losing its first game...
Record On Horizon For Chino Hills
By capturing the 2016 Tarkanian Classic, the Chino Hills boys basketball team upped its winning streak to 46 games, etching a place in the Cal-Hi Sports Record Book as it pursues a second consecutive championship season. With the winning streak now at 49 games, we take a look at upcoming targets and break down the […]
Updated Boys BB State Top 20
As the major holiday tournaments heat up, we update our preseason boys basketball state rankings. Our next update will be January 4 after those tournaments give us key results. Sierra Canyon is now the top-ranked team and plays national No. 1 Oak Hill Academy of Virginia on December 15. Note: After the holiday tournaments, all […]
CIFSS D1: Bosco Back in Business
In the latest state No. 1 vs. No. 2 matchup in the CIF Southern Section’s Major Division title game, No. 2 St. John Bosco wears down top-ranked Mater Dei of Santa Ana, 42-28, to win the section D1 title. It will be an easy call to pit current state No. 2 St. John Bosco vs. perennial […]
