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New State Top 20 Girls BB Rankings
Similar to the boys, the big game in the CIF’s new open division won’t be a No. 1 vs. No. 2 game, but it still has the potential to be a dynamite matchup. There is movement, but no newcomers in the next-to-last state top 20 rankings.
New State Top 20 Boys BB Rankings
The big game in the CIF’s new open division won’t be a No. 1 vs. No. 2 matchup, but the winner will assuredly be the Cal-Hi Sports State Team of the Year. Mitty’s big win over Sheldon is also good news for Serra of San Mateo, one of four newcomers in the next-to-last state rankings.
Boys Regional Finals: Mater Dei outlasts Etiwanda, Mitty next
Strawberry, Johnson lead the way for Monarchs in SoCal Open Division triumph. Gordon sets NorCal record with 22 rebounds and scores 29 points as Mitty defeats Sacramento Sheldon in the north. Go inside for highlights, analysis of every CIF regional boys final.
Two Unknowns Rise at L.A. Nike Camp
Defensive back Denzel Fisher of Compton Centennial has breakout performance at 2013 L.A. Nike Football Training Camp. Defensive lineman Rasheem Green of Gardena Serra uses standout performance at Nike SPARQ Combine to earn invite and turn heads at NFTC.
Inside the Cal-Hi Sports Record Book
Congrats to Reggie Morris Jr. of Redondo Union for winning a third section title with three different teams in boys basketball. This feature begins a new focus of tracking upcoming milestones and honoring performances that make our exclusive state record book. State stat stars included as well.
New Softball State Top 20
Five newcomers from the preseason rankings, led by Great Oak of Temecula, make their mark as many of the preseason ranked teams have early losses. Mater Dei of Santa Ana holds on to final spot in this week’s list.
State Top 20 Boys BB Rankings (UPDATED)
Bubble teams and more complete writeups have been added as we take a deeper look at the state’s best teams. Salesian goes to No. 1 and Etiwanda inches up to No. 2 following big win over Mater Dei.
Boys open division includes St. John Bosco, bye for Etiwanda
Although it didn’t fit the specific criteria as we comprehended it, we had an inkling St. John Bosco was a strong possibility for the open division and Braves are selected. Read on for instant reaction in all six divisions.
CIF Open Division for girls off to rough start
Sunday pairings are out and they include some of the most unexplainable moves we’ve seen in 30 years of covering the state. Go inside for instant reaction about Brookside Christian, Miramonte and all six divisions.