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Girls Basketball Transfer Central
We begin our statewide series of stories and rankings on preseason girls basketball with a look at impact transfers both in the north and south. The major winners could be Long Beach Poly, Gardena Serra and McNair of Stockton.
Mixon on the move
State’s top RB prospect visiting Florida State this weekend, the last of his five visits. He’s staying positive despite team’s struggles and not feeling any pressure about upcoming decision.
Maddie Dilfer delivers for team, family
Valley Christian senior setter is the leader of a nationally ranked team that was winless in its league just two years ago. Go inside for more on her journey as the oldest sibling of a famous former NFL quarterback to a scholarship at Notre Dame.
The Making of Malik
Malik Hutchings, the “little” brother of the 2012 Mr. Football State Player of the Year, is a monster in the middle at Deer Valley of Antioch despite never having played football before this season. And the reason he’s playing now? His father is battling cancer.
State School of the Year: Mater Dei
Serra of Gardena led with three CIF state titles, but this time Mater Dei’s overall excellence beats the Cavaliers and every other school in California. It’s the Monarchs’ fourth State School of the Year honor.
More State Schools of the Year
Torrey Pines tops the charts for girls sports, Loyola does it for boys sports only while other honorees include Archbishop Mitty (D2), Cathedral Catholic of San Diego (D3), Serra of Gardena (D4) and St. Joseph Notre Dame of Alameda (D5). Ten more schools also designated special mention for overall athletic excellence.
Final USA Boys Basketball Honors
Mater Dei No. 7 overall, Aaron Gordon first five overall and Stanley Johnson edged for top junior. Montverde Academy of Florida also claims crown in nation’s oldest national boys basketball rankings.
Grauer Power
Last season’s State Sophomore of the Year provides it in the circle and at the plate in a big East Bay Athletic League win.
Welcome to the New CalHiSports.com
The re-launch of CalHiSports.com rings in a new era for California’s longest-running high school sports media entity.
All-State Basketball Update
As a courtesy to users of this site, we want to announce that the release of this year’s boys and girls teams is being delayed at least one week. But we think it’s for a good reason.