"Sage Hill had just upset Sierra Canyon 57-54 in Chatsworth in the other Open semifinal - one of the most shocking upsets in state basketball history. Amalia Holguin scored 26 points, including a pair of free throws which gave Sage Hill a three-point lead in the closing seconds."
"The host Knights used their balanced attack and nine three-pointers to simply overwhelm defending state champion Etiwanda, 80-66. After being held to one basket in the first quarter, Kaleena Smith came alive and finished with 23 points to pace the Knights."
"Our mindset all week in practice has been win or go home. We don't have a second chance now. If we lose, we're out. Losing in the finals lit a huge fire under us. It was a good lesson for us and translated into our effort."
Sage Hill delivered one of the most shocking upsets in state basketball history by defeating Sierra Canyon 57-54 in the CIF Southern California Regional Open Division semifinal. Amalia Holguin scored 26 points and hit crucial free throws to secure the victory, while Sierra Canyon's Delaney White's potential tying three-pointer missed in the final seconds. In the other semifinal, Ontario Christian overwhelmed defending state champion Etiwanda 80-66 with a balanced offensive attack featuring nine three-pointers. Kaleena Smith led Ontario Christian with 23 points, supported by Tatianna Griffin's 18 points and Chloe Jenkins' 16 points. The fourth-seeded Sage Hill team will face second-seeded Ontario Christian on Tuesday, with the winner advancing to Sacramento.
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