Category Archives: basketball events
San Diego Classic: Halfway done
No real surprises at San Diego Classic midway point, but there were some entertaining pool play division finals, especially Pinewood vs. Mission Hills and La Jolla Country Day vs. Clovis West. Look for a full Girls of Summer report from all of the action in this event early next week.
Boys BB: Ballers Shine in 1st Period
The first of three NCAA July evaluation periods is now in the books and it was a busy time for California players with three events in Southern California alone. The Asics Double Pump Summer Tip-Off championship was captured by a team that included the CIF’s best returning player — while the event was dominated by...
Friday CIF Boys Finals
San Ramon Valley gives city of Danville another Division I state title but it takes two overtimes this time. Damien earns Division III state title to go with Baseline League crown. In Division V, Sierra Canyon way too much for S.F. University.
Friday CIF Girls Finals
McClatchy wins first state title with thrilling triumph in two overtimes in Division I final. Senior guards take over in second half for Bishop O’Dowd in Division III triumph. Shot-blocking leads La Jolla Country Day to win in Division V.
MLK Day at St. Mary’s Showcase
After all games in the books, it’s pretty obvious the state’s No. 1 and No. 2 girls teams are Mater Dei and St. Mary’s of Stockton. After that, though, it’s more of a toss up. Did Sierra Canyon make a case to be No. 3 with Monday win over St. Ignatius?
MLK CIF Open Division Preview?
California’s top two girls teams – Mater Dei of Santa Ana and St. Mary’s of Stockton – both win during Saturday’s MLK Showcase at St. Mary’s. It was a solid win for the Monarchs but more of a crazy one for the Rams. We have the scores and at least one highlight from every game.
Boys BB: 10 Chart Risers
We wrap up our boys basketball July evaluation period coverage for Gold Club members with a quick recap of how California travel ball teams fared in major July 23-27 Las Vegas tournaments and a look at 10 of the state’s best up-and-coming prospects who increased their recruiting profile as a result of the numerous live...
Girls of Summer: Ballroom antics
San Diego Horizon’s Dijonai Carrington has a breakout game to lead Cal Sparks Gold to a 5-0 record in Elite Group pool but it also was another great week for Vista Murrieta’s Jaelyn Brown. Cal Sparks Blue completes sweep of top two divisions with title victory in Elite A bracket.
San Diego Classic three-peat
St. Mary’s of Stockton unleashes a full arsenal in becoming the first team in the 28-year history of the San Diego Classic girls basketball tourney to win three top division titles in a row. Go inside for recap of this year’s event, including Pinewood finishing third and details about Fullerton Troy coach Roger Anderson’s recovery […]
