After taking down state and nation’s No. 1 team in the regional semifinals, a different unbeaten team, Miramonte of Orinda, cruises past Pinewood of Los Altos Hills to win CIF Northern California Open Division crown. The Matadors, with their one All-American, advance to their first Open Division state final where they will play Chaminade of […]
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NEW Girls BB State Top 20
It’s been a long time since Mater Dei has not had a spot in these state rankings, but after the Monarchs suffered two straight setbacks in the CIFSS Open playoffs with losses to Etiwanda and Santa Barbara they have to fall back. Will it be for good, however? They can still win a CIF state...
Miramonte girls mow down Mater Dei
In a matchup between two of the state’s top five-ranked teams at the Stockton St. Mary’s MLK Showcase, unbeaten Miramonte of Orinda gets out to a quick start and goes on to knock off national powerhouse Mater Dei of Santa Ana 65-47. The 2015 State Junior of the Year, Sabrina Ionescu, leads the way but […]
Girls of Summer 2014 Tips Off
The 10th Annual Girls of Summer Caravan for girls basketball has already begun with two stops in the Bay Area. We have more than 30 players mentioned. This year’s tour also will be covering more miles and tournaments than ever, seeing California girls in Louisville, Nashville, San Diego and Las Vegas.
Sabrina Ionescu: Million-to-one shot
Gold Medal winner Sabrina Ionescu of Orinda Miramonte still has to “make the team” Most girls basketball teams around the state don’t have a reported roster yet, but fifth-year Miramonte (Orinda) head coach Kelly Sopak posted five seniors prior to a Veterans Day first practice. However after that, everyone, including USA Under-16 Gold Medal winner […]
All-State Basketball: Girls Underclass
Strong representation for Windward, Miramonte and Playa del Rey St. Bernard among others from the Classes of 2014, 2015 and 2016 for these Cal-Hi Sports all-state teams.