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.
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Boys BB Regional Finals Previews
Sacramento Sheldon vs. Archbishop Mitty plus Mater Dei vs. Etiwanda will tip on Saturday to see which two will play each other in the first CIF Open Division state championship game. Go inside for breakdowns and favorites in all divisions.
Girls BB Regional Finals Previews
Windward vs. Mater Dei in the south, Bishop O’Dowd vs. Stockton St. Mary’s in the north serve as the final four for the first CIF Open Division state title. Read on for analysis of each division in each region.
New State Boys BB Divisional Rankings
Despite last-second loss, St. John Bosco goes back to No. 1 in Division III. Others getting significant bumps include Mission Hills of San Marcos, J.W. North of Riverside, Modesto Christian and Capital Christian of Sacramento.
Open Friday: Poly boys, St. Mary’s girls win in expected nail-biters
Jordan Bell’s game-winning bucket at the buzzer for Jackrabbits beats St. John Bosco. St. Mary’s survives in final seconds against Miramonte of Orinda. Read on for full scoreboard (boys, girls).
New State Girls BB Divisional Rankings
With the CIF moving up Brookside Christian’s girls to the open division, there’s a chance that all five final No. 1 ranked teams according to divisions won’t be CIF state champions. We also choose best team in each division that is done for the season.
Open: Centennial pushes De La Salle, but not enough
Early miscues lead to 28-0 deficit and while the Huskies come back, they can’t stop the Spartans from winning their fourth straight CIF Open Division state championship with a 48-28 triumph.
D2: Serra sends statement in getting second state title
The Cavaliers bolt to 35-0 lead at halftime in beating Oakdale 42-15 and wrap up very high final state ranking. Check here for game MVPs and top underclassmen.
D3: Dry field, trailing 21-0 suits Madison
Warhawks ride running skills of Pierre Cormier to edge Marin Catholic of Kentfield 38-35 and win first CIF state title. It’s also seventh year in a row in which a CIF San Diego Section team has won a CIF state football championship.
D1: Touchdown with 1:12 left lifts Granite Bay past L.B. Poly
The Grizzlies come through on offense on final drive, but the defense had its moments as well in 21-20 victory. The Jackrabbits earlier held leads of 7-0, 7-3, 7-6 and 20-14.
