Tajh Ariza's dramatic last-second dunk secured Westchester High's 65-55 victory over Chatsworth, clinching the team's 16th City Section boys' basketball title. With a sold-out crowd witnessing his performance, Ariza contributed significantly with 19 points and crucial assists. Both teams featured sons of former NBA players, which added to the excitement. Despite Alijah Arenas scoring 33 points, he felt the team could have performed better. Coach Dewitt Cotton's inspirational timeout helped Westchester regain focus, leading to a pivotal 11-1 run in the game.
A wild, delirious roar came from Tajh Ariza on Friday night after his dunk with no time left on the clock started a victory celebration.
"This is big. Nobody believed in us," said Ariza, who finished with 19 points and made key assists in the fourth quarter.
"I don't feel I did my best," Arenas said. "I felt we could have done better collectively."
Westchester went on an 11-1 run after a key timeout from coach Dewitt Cotton with the score tied, bringing the team together.
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