Author Archives: Ronnie Flores
Day in the Life: Kahlil McKenzie
Returning underclass all-state defensive lineman Kahlil McKenzie from De La Salle of Concord turned in one of the most dominant performances we’ve ever seen by a California interior lineman at a Nike Football Training Camp. McKenzie graciously chronicled his day and his eventual invite to The Opening for Student Sports. Watch the video here. Also […]
Joey Covarrubias fighting cancer
All-state guard from Cantwell Sacred Heart of Montebello diagnosed with rare form of cancer after taking x-Ray because of chest pain. His father Joe talks about outpouring of emotional and monetary support he’s already received from the basketball community.
All-State Boys BB: First Team Elites
We are proud to present the 36th annual Cal-Hi Sports all-state elite boys basketball teams. These are the teams selected regardless of CIF division or year in school. Every player is written up and profiled. It’s a group with 22 seniors, five juniors and three sophomores. And yes, we’re going to start releasing girls all-state […]
Ballislife All-American Game May 3
Four of the California’s best boys high school basketball players, including Mr. Basketball Stanley Johnson, scheduled to participate in the 4th Annual Ballislife All-American Game set for May 3 at Long Beach City College. Mr. Basketball USA Cliff Alexander of Chicago and five other McDonald’s All-Americans headline participants.
Mr. Basketball 2014: Stanley Johnson
No surprise here, but it is now official as Mater Dei’s four-year standout joins all-time state list that extends back to 1905 and includes others such as Bill Sharman, Paul Silas, Bill Walton, Bill Cartwright, Jason Kidd, Paul Pierce, Tyson Chandler, Kawhi Leonard and Aaron Gordon.
Collision XVI: Justin Bibbins shines
Justin Bibbins of Division IV state champion Bishop Montgomery shines in Collision All-Star game putting some of the CIF Southern Section’s best basketball players versus the L.A. City Section. McDonald’s All-American Tom Welsh also stands out. We also rundown California performers in national all-star games.
Oscar Edwards: 4-Time State Champ
National Player of the Year candidate Stanley Johnson of Santa Ana Mater Dei has been getting tons of attention for having an opportunity to lead the Monarchs to their fourth consecutive state title at the 2014 CIF state championships. That feat would be unprecedented at the major division level, but meet the man who was […]
Expanded Boys BB State Top 20
Each team gets broken down in this post from No. 1 Mater Dei down through new No. 20 Modesto Christian. A list of teams on the bubble is added as well. Get your Gold Club membership today to check it out if you haven’t done so yet....
