In a heartfelt display of leadership, Alijah Arenas, despite feeling miserable after a tough loss, showed immense support for his team. The Chancellors fell to Jesuit in the state Division II championship, marking a second consecutive defeat in finals for Arenas, who has an impressive 3,002 career points. Coach Sam Harris was visibly shaken, lamenting their missed shots and emphasizing the team's special connection. Jesuit's strong performance, particularly with their three-point shooting, ultimately secured their first state title. Arenas's decision to join Chatsworth showcased his commitment, leading the team to a historic journey.
Instead, Jesuit, supported by a loud contingent of students from its nearby campus, made eight threes and used its matchup zone defense to leave the Chancellors unable to respond in the fourth quarter after being down 43-40.
I feel more of the story was effort on both ends. They had more heart.
This is a special group. We didn't knock down enough shots.
Headed to USC, Arenas decided to attend Chatsworth despite numerous other opportunities from more publicized schools known for basketball excellence.
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