"On a night honoring JuJu Watkins, maybe the school's most accomplished athlete ever, the Sierra Canyon boys' basketball team did her alma mater proud by holding off Sherman Oaks Notre Dame 78-74 on Friday in a Mission League showdown in Chatsworth. The game aired live on ESPN2 and the host Trailblazers relished the opportunity to showcase their skills on a national stage, showing why they deserve to be ranked among the best in the country."
"NaVorro Bowman Jr. nhad a game-high 36 points, including a desperation heave from half court that pulled the Knights (13-6, 0-2) to within 55-50 entering the fourth quarter. He had 14 points in the first quarter, 21 by halftime, and sank six three-pointers. Zachary White added 14 for No. 6 Notre Dame, which was trying to rebound from a four-point loss to unranked Loyola in its league opener."
"Watkins' No. 12 jersey was retired in a moving ceremony at halftime, making her the first Trailblazer to be so honored. The 2021-22 girls' basketball California Player of the Year is now a star at USC. "What makes JuJu special isn't what she dodged but how she did it," said Sierra Canyon girls' coach Alicia Komaki. "She gave her heart to this place, she left her legacy and this is a reminder of her excellence.""
Sierra Canyon defeated Sherman Oaks Notre Dame 78-74 in a Mission League contest in Chatsworth while retiring JuJu Watkins' No. 12 jersey at halftime. The game aired on ESPN2 as Sierra Canyon displayed scoring depth: Brandon McCoy 21, Brannon Martinsen 18, Maximo Adams 17 and Jordan Mize 12. Sierra Canyon trailed 33-28 at halftime but opened the third quarter with a 9-0 run capped by Mize's three. The Trailblazers improved to 15-1 overall, extended a 10-game winning streak, and remained ranked No. 1 in the Southland. NaVorro Bowman Jr. led Notre Dame with 36 points.
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