One day after the first boys team was released, we’re starting off the 35th annual Cal-Hi Sports all-state girls basketball teams also with underclass players. It’s the best among juniors, sophomores and freshmen. CIF Open Division champ St. Mary’s of Stockton has an unprecedented five that are honorees. Note: We’ll have an inside look at […]
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Girls BB: Abend CIF pairings reaction
Here’s what our main California girls basketball analyst Harold Abend thinks about the CIF Open Division pairings (both north & south) that were announced on Sunday:
Girls BB: Class of ’16 Player Rankings
For the first time, we are adding a girls basketball class to our coverage for Gold Club members with a look at the state’s top college prospects in the junior class (2016). We’re doing juniors first because the Class of 2015 is pretty much signed, sealed and delivered. Leading the way are Sabrina Ionescu from...
REV It Up: Bruich State Coach of Year
For the first time on the list of state football coaches of the year that stretches back more than 100 years, we have a father-son combination as Redlands East Valley’s Kurt Bruich is the honoree for the 2014 season. His father, Dick, received the same honor after the 1989 season.
NorCal No. 1 beats NorCal No. 2
The title game of Tuesday’s Platinum Division at the West Coast Jamboree matched the early leaders in Northern California girls basketball and saw youthful St. Mary’s of Stockton defeat senior-laden St. Ignatius of San Francisco. Check inside for highlights from some of the other champions in other divisions at this year’s Jamboree.
Another new No. 1 in girls hoops
Mater Dei of Santa Ana, the preseason No. 1 team in the state, is back on top of the Cal-Hi Sports State 20 after winning the Nike TOC in Arizona. St. Mary’s of Stockton stays No. 2 after downing previous No. 1 Long Beach Poly. There could be more changes after the post-Christmas holiday tournaments.