Sierra Canyon's basketball team won the Southern California Regional Division I final against Redondo Union, with a score of 74-68. Although Bryce James, son of LeBron James, scored only three points, teammates Gavin Hightower and Maximo Adams were instrumental, scoring 25 and 22 points respectively. The game was competitive, with performances from top recruits and coaching strategies on display. Head Coach Andre Chevalier emphasized the team's journey this season, dealing with numerous challenges. The victory marked Sierra Canyon's first regional title since 2020, offering a chance to compete in state finals as COVID-19 had canceled them that year.
Head coach Andre Chevalier praised both his and Redondo's performance, stating, "Reggie's an absolutely amazing coach and an even better man. He gave us a different look tonight, which I knew he would, and we had to adjust."
Hightower played a key role, overcoming a missed Adams jumper to score crucial points, with the ability to adjust in the final moments being a pivotal factor in the game.
Despite scoring only three points, Bryce James exemplified teamwork and contributed to the atmosphere, which coach Chevalier recognized as a significant element of the team's journey this season.
The game exemplified resilience as Sierra Canyon faced numerous challenges this season, leading to Chevalier's joy in claiming their first regional title since 2020, noting, "This year's been a long road with lots of injuries and lots of ups and downs."
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