Author Archives: Ronnie Flores
SoCal Open Girls: Poly prevails
Etiwanda was facing a juggernaut used to being in position to compete for a state title in Saturday’s CIF Southern California Open Division final at Citizen’s Bank Arena in Ontario, but it was not intimidated and was within striking distance to perhaps pull off a second consecutive upset.
SoCal Open Boys: MD four-peats
In its last two games, the boys basketball team at Mater Dei of SantaAna has been on the brink of defeat. A loss wouldn’t just end an otherwise successful season, it would be an end to a historic run to a fourth consecutive CIF state title at the highest level.
Expanded Boys BB State Top 20
Each team gets broken down in this post from No. 1 Mater Dei down through new No. 20 Cantwell-Sacred Heart. 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....
Ray Johnson Coaches Last Game
Boys basketball mentor Ray Johnson of Oceanside El Camino coaches his last game 33 years after taking over the Wildcats’ program. El Camino’s season ends in first round SoCal Division I regional on road against Mission Viejo. Johnson set to join new LMU coaching staff.
Daniel Hamilton Makes Jordan Game
Forward Daniel Hamilton of Bellflower St. John Bosco selected to Jordan Brand Classic to be played in New York April 18. Hamilton will join Mr. Basketball front-runner Stanley Johnson of Santa Ana Mater Dei and former Monarchs player Shaqquan Aaron at the prestigious event.
Expanded Boys BB State Top 20
Each team gets broken down in this post from No. 1 Mater Dei down through new No. 20 Cathedral of Los Angeles. 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....
Boys BB: Mater Dei downs Chino Hills
Top-rated Mater Dei of Santa Ana locks up the No. 1 seed in the SoCal Open Division regional by defeating upset-minded Chino Hills to capture the Southern Section’s first-ever open division title. Stanley Johnson leads way with 28 points and 15 rebounds as Monarchs win 22nd section title under Gary McKnight. Chino Hills also doesn’t […]
Village Christian takes 4-A title
Village Christian of Sun Valley wins boys CIFSS Div. 4-A title with victory over Windward of Los Angeles. The Crusaders enter the regional playoffs on a 10-game winning streak since a loss to state No. 1 Mater Dei and is a viable contender for the Division IV state title.
