"Kiki Rice and Gabriela Jaquez stood side by side at the end of the contest, having been named co-MVPs. It was the first time the two MVPs of the annual event were headed to the same college program."
"Their work ethic, their high character, their loyalty, and the pride they take in wearing the four letters on their jerseys will long be remembered and appreciated."
"The UCLA women's basketball team's first NCAA national championship was especially sweet because they had to defeat USC in the title game!"
"What a great article on Gabriela [Jaquez] by Mirjam [Swanson.] I just so loved rooting for this UCLA women's team because they're such wonderful people as well as players."
Kiki Rice and Gabriela Jaquez, co-MVPs of the McDonald's All-American game, are the last members of UCLA's 2022 No. 1 recruiting class. They achieved their goal of winning an NCAA championship, supported by senior teammates from former Pac-12 teams. Their dedication and character have left a lasting impact. The team showcased versatility and skill throughout the tournament, culminating in a victory over USC in the title game. The championship is celebrated by fans and marks a significant milestone for UCLA women's basketball.
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